Archive October 2026 meetup and set up November 18th event and announcement
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title: "October 2026: Halloween Prints"
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category: "challenges"
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subcategory: "2026"
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order: 202610
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description: "October 2026 Halloween Prints challenge details, judging criteria, and submission rules."
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tags:
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- challenge
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- archive
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- 2026
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- halloween
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- challenge-011
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[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
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# Past challenge: October 2026
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## Challenge: Halloween Prints
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For October, members brought in Halloween prints ranging from costume props and wearables to skeletons and lit jack-o'-lanterns.
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### The focus: Spooky builds and print quality
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Entries covered four main areas:
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- **Costume props and wearables.** Helmets, masks, cosplay gear, badges, and prop replicas.
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- **Spooky decor.** Skulls, spiderwebs, ghosts, LED tea light pumpkins, and wall hangings.
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- **Articulated and mechanical prints.** Print-in-place bats, articulated skeletons, and moving decorations.
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- **Specialty materials.** Glow-in-the-dark filament, translucent or color-changing materials, and multi-color HueForge art.
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### Submission requirements
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* **Physical model.** Brought to the October 28th, 2026 meetup.
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* **Open to all makers.** Original CAD designs and community models from Printables, MakerWorld, or Thangs were all eligible.
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* **The story.** Makers shared their slicer settings, part orientation, filament choices, and post-processing steps with the group.
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### Judging and prize
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* **Voting.** Attendees voted on their favorites based on print quality, presentation, and Halloween theme.
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* **Prize.** The winner took home a free spool of filament.
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### Timeline
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* **Challenge announcement.** September 16th, 2026
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* **Show & tell and voting.** October 28th, 2026
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* **Winner announcement.** October 28th, 2026
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**This challenge was active for October 2026 and is now archived.**
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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| Month | Challenge Title | Theme / Focus | File |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| **October 2026** | **Halloween Prints** | Costume props, spooky decor, and specialty filaments | [October-2026.md](October-2026.md) |
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| **September 2026** | **Practi"FALL" Prints** | Functional utility and everyday practicality | [September-2026.md](September-2026.md) |
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| **August 2026** | **Gridfinity Extravaganza** | Modular storage systems and custom bin designs | [August-2026.md](August-2026.md) |
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| **July 2026** | **Scarf Seams** | Seamless z-seam placement on curved spheres | [July-2026.md](July-2026.md) |
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| **December 2025** | **Bring Your Test Models** | Calibration prints, torture tests, and holiday ornaments | [December-2025.md](December-2025.md) |
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| **November 2025** | **Wait, This Was Printed?** | Flawless layer-line-free surface finish (25mm cube) | [November-2025.md](November-2025.md) |
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| **October 2025** | **Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?** | Optical clarity challenge using 3D Fuel Clearly Natural | [October-2025.md](October-2025.md) |
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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title: "October 2026: Halloween Prints"
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title: "November 2026: Thanksgiving & Fall Table Prints"
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category: "challenges"
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subcategory: "current"
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order: 1
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description: "October 2026 Halloween Prints challenge details, judging criteria, and submission rules."
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description: "November 2026 Thanksgiving and fall table and kitchen prints challenge details, judging criteria, and submission rules."
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tags:
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- challenge
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- active
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- halloween
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- thanksgiving
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- contest
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- challenge-011
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- challenge-012
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[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Upcoming Preview](upcoming.md)
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# Current Challenge: October 2026
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# Current challenge: November 2026
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## Challenge: Halloween Prints
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## Challenge: Thanksgiving & fall table prints
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Embrace the spooky season with our **Halloween Prints** design and printing challenge! From costume props and accessories to animated skeletons and glowing jack-o'-lanterns, bring your best Halloween creation to the October meetup.
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With Thanksgiving around the corner, this month's challenge is all about the kitchen and the dinner table. Print something useful for prepping a big meal, serving food, or decorating the table for family and guests.
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> [!NOTE]
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> **Date Note:** Judging and show & tell will take place on **Wednesday, October 28th, 2026** (1 week later than usual due to library room scheduling).
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### What to build
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### The Focus: Spooky Creativity & Print Craftsmanship
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Bring a print built for the kitchen or holiday table:
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- **Table decor and centerpieces.** Napkin rings, place card holders, autumn centerpieces, or tea light holders.
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- **Kitchen prep and organization.** Measuring scoops, pie crust shields, cookie cutters, spice racks, or drawer organizers.
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- **Serving and hosting helpers.** Trivet stands, coaster sets, bottle openers, or utensil caddies.
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- **Food-contact note.** If your print touches food directly, tell us how you handled food safety, such as using a food-safe resin coating, clean nozzle setup, or keeping the print as an outer holder for a glass or dish.
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We are looking for prints that celebrate Halloween! Submissions can be:
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- **Costume Props & Wearables**: Helmets, masks, cosplay gear, badges, and wand replicas.
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- **Spooky Decor**: Skulls, spiderwebs, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns with LED tea light openings, and wall hangings.
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- **Articulated & Mechanical**: Print-in-place bats, articulated skeletons, or mechanical decorations.
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- **Specialty Materials**: Glow-in-the-dark filament, translucent or color-changing materials, and multi-color HueForge art.
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### Submission rules
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### Submission Requirements
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* **Physical model.** Bring your print to the **November 18th, 2026** meetup.
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* **Open to all makers.** Original CAD models and community files from Printables, MakerWorld, or Thangs are both welcome. Bonus points if you built or modified your CAD model using the AI workflow from last month's session.
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* **The story.** Tell the group how you printed it, what filament you chose, especially if heat resistance mattered, and how it worked in the kitchen.
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* **Physical Model**: Bring your physical print to the **October 28th, 2026** meetup.
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* **Open to All Makers**: You can enter an original CAD design or a community model you printed (from Printables, MakerWorld, Thangs, etc.).
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* **The Story**: Be ready to share details about your print with the group (slicer settings, orientation, filament choices, and any post-processing).
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### Judging and prize
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### Judging & Prize
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* **Voting**: Community members present at the October meetup will cast their votes based on creativity, presentation, and Halloween spirit.
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* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
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* **Voting.** Everyone at the November meetup votes on their favorite entry based on usefulness, print quality, and seasonal fit.
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* **Prize.** The winner takes home a free spool of filament.
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### Timeline
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* **Challenge Announcement**: September 16th, 2026
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* **Show & Tell / Voting**: October 28th, 2026 (during the October meetup)
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* **Winner Announcement**: October 28th, 2026 (end of the October meetup)
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* **Challenge announcement.** October 28th, 2026
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* **Show & tell and voting.** November 18th, 2026
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* **Winner announcement.** November 18th, 2026
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**This challenge is currently active for October 2026**
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**This challenge is active for November 2026**
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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## Current Files
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- **[Active Challenge](current.md)**: October 2026 Halloween Prints (currently active, judging October 28th, 2026).
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- **[Upcoming Challenge Preview](upcoming.md)**: November 2026 preview (to be announced at the October 28th meetup).
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- **[Active Challenge](current.md)**: November 2026 Thanksgiving & Fall Table Prints, with judging on November 18th, 2026.
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- **[Upcoming Challenge Preview](upcoming.md)**: December 2026 preview, to be announced at the November 18th meetup.
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- **[Challenge Archive](../archive/readme.md)**: Browse all completed past challenges from 2025 and 2026.
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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title: "Upcoming Challenge: November 2026"
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title: "Upcoming Challenge: December 2026"
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category: "challenges"
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subcategory: "current"
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order: 2
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description: "Preview of upcoming monthly challenges."
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description: "Preview of the December 2026 Annual Holiday Maker Showcase and challenge."
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tags:
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- challenge
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- upcoming
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[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Current Challenge](current.md)
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# Upcoming Challenge: November 2026 (To Be Determined)
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# Upcoming challenge: December 2026
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## Challenge: [Theme TBD]
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## Challenge: Annual Holiday Maker Showcase
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*Details for the November 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We will announce the full details at the October 28th meetup.*
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Full details for the December challenge will be announced at the November 18th meetup. Expect a holiday gift, ornament, and year-end maker showcase theme for our December 16th gathering.
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### The Focus: [TBD]
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### Submission rules
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*[Focus details to be added]*
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* **Physical model.** Bring your print to the **December 16th, 2026** meetup.
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* **The story.** Be ready to share how you designed or printed your entry.
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### Submission Requirements
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### Judging and prize
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* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **November 18th, 2026** meetup.
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* **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your creation.
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### Judging & Prize
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* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry.
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* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
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* **Voting.** Attendees vote on their favorite print at the meetup.
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* **Prize.** The winner takes home a free spool of filament.
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### Timeline
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* **Challenge Announcement**: October 28th, 2026 (at October meetup)
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* **Show & Tell / Voting**: November 18th, 2026 (during November meetup)
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* **Winner Announcement**: November 18th, 2026 (end of November meetup)
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* **Challenge announcement.** November 18th, 2026
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* **Show & tell and voting.** December 16th, 2026
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* **Winner announcement.** December 16th, 2026
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**This challenge will become active in November 2026**
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**This challenge becomes active in December 2026**
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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## Challenge Sections
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- **[Current & Upcoming Challenges](current/readme.md)**
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- **[Active Challenge](current/current.md)**: October 2026 Halloween Prints (bring physical models to October 28th meetup)
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- **[Upcoming Preview](current/upcoming.md)**: November 2026 challenge preview
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- **[Active Challenge](current/current.md)**: November 2026 Thanksgiving & Fall Table Prints, bring models to the November 18th meetup
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- **[Upcoming Preview](current/upcoming.md)**: December 2026 challenge preview
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- **[Challenge Archive](archive/readme.md)**
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- Complete history of past 2025 and 2026 challenges, guidelines, and winner spotlights.
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- **Participation**: Open to all skill levels. Bring your physical prints to the monthly meetup.
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- **Show & Tell & Voting**: Share your printing approach, challenges overcome, and vote on community favorites.
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- **Prizes**: Winners receive free spools of filament.
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**Last Updated**: October 30, 2026
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