diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index 7dc54b1..3f75072 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -45,8 +45,8 @@ Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes: Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring: -- **Active (Nov)**: "Wait, This Was Printed?" - Surface finish challenge (Judging Dec 10) -- **Upcoming (Dec)**: "Bring Your Test Models" - Calibration print showcase +- **Active (Dec)**: "Bring Your Test Models" - Calibration print showcase (Judging Jan 2026) +- **Upcoming (Jan)**: [TBD] - Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines - Prize structures and recognition programs - Tips for achieving the best results diff --git a/challenges.md b/challenges.md index ae40790..08e1b6a 100644 --- a/challenges.md +++ b/challenges.md @@ -9,31 +9,29 @@ Welcome to our monthly 3D printing challenges! Each month features a unique them ## Active Challenge -### November 2025: "Wait, This Was Printed?" +### December 2025: "Bring Your Test Models" -**Theme**: Achieving the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible. +**Theme**: Sharing and comparing printer calibration and test models. **Key Details**: -- **Model**: 25mm x 25mm x 25mm cube (2 walls, 0 top layers, 0% infill) -- **Goal**: Create a surface so smooth it doesn't look 3D printed -- **Judging**: Based solely on surface smoothness and lack of visible layer lines +- **Model**: Your favorite test/calibration print (Benchy, Cube, Torture Test, etc.) +- **Goal**: Share why you use it and what it helps you tune +- **Voting**: Group vote for "Best Test Model" (Usefulness, Uniqueness, Coolness) **[View Full Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/wiki/Current-Challenge)** ## Upcoming Challenge -### December 2025: "Bring Your Test Models" +### January 2026: "[Challenge Name TBD]" -**Theme**: Sharing and comparing printer calibration and test models. - -**Status**: To be announced at December 10th Meetup. +**Status**: Planning in progress **Expected Timeline**: -- **Announcement**: November meeting (November 12th, 2025) -- **Submission Period**: TBD -- **Judging**: TBD +- **Announcement**: January meeting (January 2026) +- **Submission Period**: February 2026 +- **Judging**: February 2026 **[View Challenge Placeholder](./challenges/November-2025/readme.md)** diff --git a/challenges/December-2025/readme.md b/challenges/December-2025/readme.md index 2bf6ad8..c395a06 100644 --- a/challenges/December-2025/readme.md +++ b/challenges/December-2025/readme.md @@ -3,98 +3,31 @@ gitea: none include_toc: true --- -# December 2025 Challenge: [TITLE TBD] +# December 2025 Challenge: "Bring Your Test Models" -## Challenge Overview +This month's challenge is all about the models we use to test, tune, and calibrate our printers. Everyone has a favorite "go-to" print—whether it's a Benchy, a calibration cube, a torture test, or something unique you've found. -[Challenge description to be determined] +**Bring your favorite test models to the meetup!** -This challenge focuses on: +## Challenge Details -- [Key focus area 1] -- [Key focus area 2] -- [Key focus area 3] - -## Challenge Rules - -### Materials & Constraints - -- **Filament**: 3D Fuel filament (type TBD) -- **Additional Requirements**: [TBD] -- **Estimated Filament Usage**: [TBD] -- **Model Specification**: - - **Dimensions**: [TBD] - - **Special Requirements**: [TBD] - -### Competition Categories - -- [Category 1]: [Description] -- [Category 2]: [Description] - -### Judging Criteria - -1. **[Criteria 1]** ([XX]%): [Description] -2. **[Criteria 2]** ([XX]%): [Description] -3. **[Criteria 3]** ([XX]%): [Description] +### The Goal +Share what test models you use and why. Do you use them for: +- Calibrating dimensional accuracy? +- Testing overhangs and bridging? +- Tuning retraction settings? +- Checking first layer adhesion? +- Just for fun? ### Submission Requirements +- **Physical Model**: Bring your printed test model(s) to the January meetup. +- **Explanation**: Be prepared to share *why* this is your favorite test model and what it helps you achieve. -- **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the January meetup for judging -- **Documentation**: Include photos showing: - - [Photo requirement 1] - - [Photo requirement 2] -- **Settings Documentation**: Share your settings: - - [Setting 1] - - [Setting 2] -- **Process Notes**: Brief description of your approach - -### Evaluation Process - -- **Initial Verification**: [Verification requirements] -- **Visual Inspection**: [Inspection criteria] -- **Community Voting**: People's choice award - -## Prizes & Recognition - -### Awards - -- **[Award Category 1]**: [Description] -- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite - -### Documentation - -- Winner photos for social media sharing -- Settings profiles shared with community -- Technique documentation for learning +### Voting & Awards +- **Group Vote**: The group will vote on what they think is the **Best Test Model**. +- **Criteria**: Usefulness, uniqueness, or just plain coolness! ## Timeline - - **Challenge Announcement**: December 10, 2025 (at December meetup) -- **Submission Deadline**: January [TBD], 2026 (at January meetup) -- **Judging Period**: January [TBD], 2026 (during January meetup) -- **Winner Announcement**: January [TBD], 2026 (end of January meetup) - -## Model Creation Instructions - -### Creating the Model - -[Instructions TBD] - -### Slicer Configuration - -[Configuration details TBD] - -### Tips for Success - -- [Tip 1] -- [Tip 2] -- [Tip 3] - -### What NOT to Do - -- [Don't do this] -- [Don't do that] - ---- - -**Challenge details will be announced at the December 10th meetup!** +- **Show & Tell / Voting**: January 2026 (during January meetup) +- **Winner Announcement**: January 2026 (end of January meetup) diff --git a/challenges/January-2026/readme.md b/challenges/January-2026/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..77558e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/challenges/January-2026/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +gitea: none +include_toc: true +--- + +# January 2026 Challenge: [Title TBD] + +**Status**: Planning in Progress + +## Challenge Overview + +Details for the January 2026 challenge will be announced at the January meetup. + +## Timeline + +- **Announcement**: January 2026 +- **Submission**: February 2026 +- **Judging**: February 2026