From 22a6278c3bbc1916a720d6bcc439b0fb7fc7c89f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meetup Organizer Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:51:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Promote October 2026 Halloween Prints to active challenge and archive September 2026 --- Important-Dates.md | 2 +- Readme.md | 6 ++-- challenges/archive/September-2026.md | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ challenges/archive/readme.md | 1 + challenges/current/current.md | 42 ++++++++++++++----------- challenges/current/readme.md | 4 +-- challenges/current/upcoming.md | 42 ++++++++++++------------- challenges/readme.md | 4 +-- 8 files changed, 98 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-) create mode 100644 challenges/archive/September-2026.md diff --git a/Important-Dates.md b/Important-Dates.md index 849b2c7..5874fae 100644 --- a/Important-Dates.md +++ b/Important-Dates.md @@ -46,4 +46,4 @@ West Fargo, ND 58078 --- -**Last Updated**: September 17, 2026 +**Last Updated**: October 12, 2026 diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index 1069be5..f652ac4 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ Upcoming meeting dates, challenge milestones, and venue information for our regu Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring: -- **[Active Challenge](./challenges/current/current.md)**: Practi"FALL" Prints (Functional Utility & Practicality, judging September 16, 2026) -- **[Upcoming Preview](./challenges/current/upcoming.md)**: October 2026 challenge preview +- **[Active Challenge](./challenges/current/current.md)**: Halloween Prints (Costume props, spooky decor & specialty materials, judging October 28, 2026) +- **[Upcoming Preview](./challenges/current/upcoming.md)**: November 2026 Multi-Material Printing preview - **[Challenge Archive](./challenges/archive/readme.md)**: Historical past challenges from 2025 and 2026 - Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines - Free filament spool prizes for challenge winners @@ -148,4 +148,4 @@ West Fargo, ND 58078 **Next Meeting**: October 28, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) at West Fargo Public Library. *(Note: Meeting 1 week later than usual due to library room availability).* -**Upcoming Challenge**: Get ready for spooky season with [Halloween Prints](./challenges/current/upcoming.md) at our October 28th meetup! +**Active Challenge**: Get into the spooky spirit with [Halloween Prints](./challenges/current/current.md) for our October 28th meetup! diff --git a/challenges/archive/September-2026.md b/challenges/archive/September-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba71ea4 --- /dev/null +++ b/challenges/archive/September-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +title: "September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints" +category: "challenges" +subcategory: "2026" +order: 202609 +description: "September 2026 challenge focusing on functional utility and everyday practicality." +tags: + - challenge + - archive + - 2026 + - challenge-010 +--- + +[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md) + +# Past Challenge: September 2026 + +## Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints + +As we headed into fall, it was time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with **Practi"FALL" Prints**! + +Whether it was an everyday household fix or a clever workshop tool, makers brought in practical prints that solved problems or made life easier. + +### The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality +The goal was to design or print a functional item that serves a practical purpose. This could be anything from a simple door stop, cord clip, or drawer organizer, to a crazy multi-levered bottle or can opener, tool jig, or replacement bracket! + +### Submission Requirements + +* **Physical Model**: Brought to the **September 16th, 2026** meetup. +* **Range of Entries**: Anything functional qualified—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools. +* **The Story**: Participants demonstrated or explained what problem their print solved, how they used it, and their printing/design approach (materials, infill, orientation for strength, etc.). + +### Judging & Prize + +* **Voting**: The group voted on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution. +* **Prize**: The winner received a **free spool of filament**! + +### Timeline + +* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup) +* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup) +* **Winner Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup) + +--- + +**This challenge was active for September 2026 and is now archived.** diff --git a/challenges/archive/readme.md b/challenges/archive/readme.md index 2a21dd1..4adb84c 100644 --- a/challenges/archive/readme.md +++ b/challenges/archive/readme.md @@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ This folder houses the historical archive of all past monthly 3D printing challe | Month | Challenge Title | Theme / Focus | File | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **September 2026** | **Practi"FALL" Prints** | Functional utility and everyday practicality | [September-2026.md](September-2026.md) | | **August 2026** | **Gridfinity Extravaganza** | Modular storage systems and custom bin designs | [August-2026.md](August-2026.md) | | **July 2026** | **Scarf Seams** | Seamless z-seam placement on curved spheres | [July-2026.md](July-2026.md) | | **June 2026** | **Show & Tell Extravaganza** | Community showcase of ambitious multi-part prints | [June-2026.md](June-2026.md) | diff --git a/challenges/current/current.md b/challenges/current/current.md index d5877be..d7fdbbc 100644 --- a/challenges/current/current.md +++ b/challenges/current/current.md @@ -1,46 +1,52 @@ --- -title: "September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints" +title: "October 2026: Halloween Prints" category: "challenges" subcategory: "current" order: 1 -description: "Functional utility and everyday practicality challenge." +description: "October 2026 Halloween Prints challenge details, judging criteria, and submission rules." tags: - active - - functional + - halloween - contest - - challenge-010 + - challenge-011 --- [← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Upcoming Preview](upcoming.md) -# Current Challenge: September 2026 +# Current Challenge: October 2026 -## Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints +## Challenge: Halloween Prints -As we head into fall, it is time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with **Practi"FALL" Prints**! +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. -Whether it is an everyday household fix or a clever workshop tool, bring in a practical print that solves a problem or makes life easier. +> [!NOTE] +> **Date Note:** Judging and show & tell will take place on **Wednesday, October 28th, 2026** (1 week later than usual due to library room scheduling). -### The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality -The goal is to design or print a functional item that serves a practical purpose. This can be anything from a simple door stop, cord clip, or drawer organizer, to a crazy multi-levered bottle or can opener, tool jig, or replacement bracket! +### The Focus: Spooky Creativity & Print Craftsmanship + +We are looking for prints that celebrate Halloween! Submissions can be: +- **Costume Props & Wearables**: Helmets, masks, cosplay gear, badges, and wand replicas. +- **Spooky Decor**: Skulls, spiderwebs, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns with LED tea light openings, and wall hangings. +- **Articulated & Mechanical**: Print-in-place bats, articulated skeletons, or mechanical decorations. +- **Specialty Materials**: Glow-in-the-dark filament, translucent or color-changing materials, and multi-color HueForge art. ### Submission Requirements -* **Physical Model**: Bring your practical print to the **September 16th, 2026** meetup. -* **Range of Entries**: Anything functional qualifies—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools. -* **The Story**: Be ready to demonstrate or explain what problem your print solves, how you use it, and your printing/design approach (materials, infill, orientation for strength, etc.). +* **Physical Model**: Bring your physical print to the **October 28th, 2026** meetup. +* **Open to All Makers**: You can enter an original CAD design or a community model you printed (from Printables, MakerWorld, Thangs, etc.). +* **The Story**: Be ready to share details about your print with the group (slicer settings, orientation, filament choices, and any post-processing). ### Judging & Prize -* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution. +* **Voting**: Community members present at the October meetup will cast their votes based on creativity, presentation, and Halloween spirit. * **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**! ### Timeline -* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup) -* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup) -* **Winner Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup) +* **Challenge Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 +* **Show & Tell / Voting**: October 28th, 2026 (during the October meetup) +* **Winner Announcement**: October 28th, 2026 (end of the October meetup) --- -**This challenge is currently active for September 2026** +**This challenge is currently active for October 2026** diff --git a/challenges/current/readme.md b/challenges/current/readme.md index 1b392f2..c6ec9cc 100644 --- a/challenges/current/readme.md +++ b/challenges/current/readme.md @@ -24,6 +24,6 @@ Our monthly challenges follow a 3-stage lifecycle: ## Current Files -- **[Active Challenge](current.md)**: September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints (currently in execution, judging September 16th, 2026). -- **[Upcoming Challenge Preview](upcoming.md)**: October 2026 preview (to be announced at the conclusion of the September meetup). +- **[Active Challenge](current.md)**: October 2026 Halloween Prints (currently active, judging October 28th, 2026). +- **[Upcoming Challenge Preview](upcoming.md)**: November 2026 Multi-Material Printing preview (to be announced at the October meetup). - **[Challenge Archive](../archive/readme.md)**: Browse all completed past challenges from 2025 and 2026. diff --git a/challenges/current/upcoming.md b/challenges/current/upcoming.md index b93e5c4..c9c4781 100644 --- a/challenges/current/upcoming.md +++ b/challenges/current/upcoming.md @@ -1,51 +1,47 @@ --- -title: "Upcoming Challenge: October 2026" +title: "Upcoming Challenge: November 2026" category: "challenges" subcategory: "current" order: 2 -description: "October 2026 Halloween Prints challenge details, judging criteria, and submission rules." +description: "November 2026 Multi-Material Printing challenge details, requirements, and preview." tags: - challenge - upcoming - - halloween + - multimaterial --- [← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Current Challenge](current.md) -# Upcoming Challenge: October 2026 +# Upcoming Challenge: November 2026 -## Challenge: Halloween Prints +## Challenge: Multi-Material Printing -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. +Explore the boundaries of multi-color and multi-material additive manufacturing! Whether you use an AMS, MMU, toolchanger, IDEX, manual filament swapping, or dual extrusion, show off what is possible when combining colors and materials in a single print. -> [!NOTE] -> **Date Note:** Judging and show & tell will take place on **Wednesday, October 28th, 2026** (1 week later than usual due to library room scheduling). +### The Focus: Multi-Color & Multi-Material Mastery -### The Focus: Spooky Creativity & Print Craftsmanship - -We are looking for prints that celebrate Halloween! Submissions can be: -- **Costume Props & Wearables**: Helmets, masks, cosplay gear, badges, and wand replicas. -- **Spooky Decor**: Skulls, spiderwebs, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns with LED tea light openings, and wall hangings. -- **Articulated & Mechanical**: Print-in-place bats, articulated skeletons, or mechanical decorations. -- **Specialty Materials**: Glow-in-the-dark filament, translucent or color-changing materials, and multi-color HueForge art. +The goal is to showcase prints that utilize more than one material or color: +- **Multi-Color Aesthetic Models**: HueForge paintings, color-separated figurines, badges, and decorative art. +- **Multi-Material Functional Prints**: Rigid bodies with TPU flexible gaskets/grips, dissolvable/PETG support interfaces for flawless overhangs, or contrasting text inserts. +- **Manual Layer Swaps**: Single-extruder layer-pause color swaps for signage and high-contrast designs. ### Submission Requirements -* **Physical Model**: Bring your physical print to the **October 28th, 2026** meetup. -* **Open to All Makers**: You can enter an original CAD design or a community model you printed (from Printables, MakerWorld, Thangs, etc.). -* **The Story**: Be ready to share details about your print with the group (slicer settings, orientation, filament choices, and any post-processing). +* **Physical Model**: Bring your multi-material/multi-color print to the **November 18th, 2026** meetup. +* **Open to All Setups**: Automated filament systems (Bambu AMS, Prusa MMU, Voron StealthBurner ERCF, Snapmaker), multi-toolheads, or manual pause-at-layer color changes all qualify! +* **The Story**: Share your workflow, slicer tips (purge tower optimization, flush volumes, interface materials), and how you dialed in your print. ### Judging & Prize -* **Voting**: Community members present at the October meetup will cast their votes based on creativity, presentation, and Halloween spirit. +* **Voting**: Community members present at the November meetup will vote on favorite prints based on execution, color design, and technical mastery. * **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**! ### Timeline -* **Challenge Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 -* **Show & Tell / Voting**: October 28th, 2026 (during the October meetup) -* **Winner Announcement**: October 28th, 2026 (end of the October meetup) +* **Challenge Announcement**: October 28th, 2026 (at the October meetup) +* **Show & Tell / Voting**: November 18th, 2026 (during the November meetup) +* **Winner Announcement**: November 18th, 2026 (end of the November meetup) --- -**This challenge will become the active challenge for October 2026** +**This challenge will become the active challenge for November 2026** diff --git a/challenges/readme.md b/challenges/readme.md index 95d2ba0..00936e8 100644 --- a/challenges/readme.md +++ b/challenges/readme.md @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Welcome to the monthly 3D printing challenges for the Fargo 3D Print Meetup! Eac ## Challenge Sections - **[Current & Upcoming Challenges](current/readme.md)** - - **[Active Challenge](current/current.md)**: September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints (bring physical models to September 16th meetup) - - **[Upcoming Preview](current/upcoming.md)**: October 2026 preview + - **[Active Challenge](current/current.md)**: October 2026 Halloween Prints (bring physical models to October 28th meetup) + - **[Upcoming Preview](current/upcoming.md)**: November 2026 Multi-Material Printing preview - **[Challenge Archive](archive/readme.md)** - Complete history of past 2025 and 2026 challenges, guidelines, and winner spotlights.