Add August 2026 announcement and Gridfinity challenge; update wiki current/upcoming challenges and important dates
Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
This commit is contained in:
Meetup Organizer
33
announcements/August2026.md
Normal file
33
announcements/August2026.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
|
||||
# 3D Fuel August Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
Join Us in August: 3D Printing Meetup + Gridfinity Extravaganza!
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Body
|
||||
|
||||
Hey everyone!
|
||||
|
||||
Join us for the **August 3D Printing Meetup**.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information about the meetup and community events, visit [www.fargo3d.com](https://www.fargo3d.com)
|
||||
|
||||
**Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM**
|
||||
**Location**: West Fargo Public Library, 215 Third St. E., West Fargo, ND 58078
|
||||
|
||||
Come join us to catch the latest industry news updates from John and share your organizational wins!
|
||||
|
||||
### August Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
|
||||
|
||||
This month's challenge is all about the **Gridfinity** system! Whether you're a pro at organizing or just starting out, we want to see your best modules.
|
||||
|
||||
**Challenge Requirements:**
|
||||
- Bring a **Gridfinity Base**.
|
||||
- Bring **one top accessory** that fits into that base (this can be a bin, a cover, a tool holder, etc.).
|
||||
- Be ready to show how it works and why you chose that specific part!
|
||||
|
||||
This is a great opportunity to see different variations of the Gridfinity system and pick up some new ideas for your own workshop.
|
||||
|
||||
See you there!
|
||||
39
challenges/August-2026/readme.md
Normal file
39
challenges/August-2026/readme.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-009
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
# Current Challenge: August 2026
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
|
||||
|
||||
This month, we're diving into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether you are a long-time user or completely new to the system, it's time to show off your organizational skills.
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency
|
||||
The goal is to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem or simply looks great.
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your prints to the August meetup.
|
||||
* **Required Components**:
|
||||
* At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate).
|
||||
* One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base. This can be a bin, a cover, a tool holder, or any other accessory of your choice.
|
||||
* **The Story**: Be ready to explain what the accessory is for and how you approached the print.
|
||||
|
||||
### Judging & Prize
|
||||
|
||||
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality.
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: July 2026 (at July 15th meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge is active for August 2026**
|
||||
@@ -6,34 +6,34 @@ tags:
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
# Current Challenge: July 2026
|
||||
# Current Challenge: August 2026
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: Scarf Seams
|
||||
## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
|
||||
|
||||
Master the art of scarf seam placement! This month's challenge focuses on dialing in your scarf seam settings and techniques.
|
||||
This month, we're diving into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether you are a long-time user or completely new to the system, it's time to show off your organizational skills.
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus
|
||||
|
||||
The scarf seam is a powerful tool in your 3D printing arsenal. This challenge asks you to create a model with a carefully placed scarf seam on a **sphere**. Use this opportunity to experiment with different settings and share what you've learned about getting the perfect seam placement.
|
||||
|
||||
One of our community members designed a great test part specifically for this challenge! You can find their test model in our Discord server here:
|
||||
[Community Scarf Seam Test Part](https://discord.com/channels/743827009494319226/1420553252587438142/1517194820706242570){target="_blank"}
|
||||
|
||||
*(If you are not yet a member of our Discord community, you can join us using this link: [Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA){target="_blank"})*
|
||||
### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency
|
||||
The goal is to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem or simply looks great.
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **July 15th, 2026** meetup.
|
||||
* **Size Constraint**: Your object must fit within a **75mm cubed space**.
|
||||
* **Seam Location**: The seam must be positioned on a sphere (you can use the bottom half square approach if desired).
|
||||
* **Settings Discussion**: Be prepared to share your print settings, temperature, speed, and any tricks you discovered for achieving clean scarf seams.
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your prints to the August meetup.
|
||||
* **Required Components**:
|
||||
* At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate).
|
||||
* One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base. This can be a bin, a cover, a tool holder, or any other accessory of your choice.
|
||||
* **The Story**: Be ready to explain what the accessory is for and how you approached the print.
|
||||
|
||||
### Judging & Prize
|
||||
|
||||
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality.
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: June 17th, 2026
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Discussion**: July 15th, 2026 meetup
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 meetup
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: July 2026 (at July 15th meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge is currently active for July 2026**
|
||||
**This challenge is active for August 2026**
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -5,15 +5,13 @@
|
||||
## Upcoming Meetup Schedule
|
||||
|
||||
### Next Meetup
|
||||
|
||||
- **June Meetup: June 17th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
|
||||
- Judging of June 2026 Challenge ("Show & Tell Extravaganza!")
|
||||
- Challenge announcement for July 2026 Challenge ("Scarf Seams")
|
||||
|
||||
- **July Meetup: July 15th, 2026**
|
||||
- **July Meetup: July 15th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
|
||||
- Judging of July 2026 Challenge ("Scarf Seams")
|
||||
- Challenge announcement for August 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]")
|
||||
- Focus on dialing in Scarf Seam settings and techniques
|
||||
- Challenge announcement for August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
|
||||
|
||||
- **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026** (Estimated - 3rd Wed)
|
||||
- Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
|
||||
- Focus on Gridfinity system and organizational efficiency
|
||||
|
||||
## Regular Meeting Schedule
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -55,9 +53,17 @@ See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for updates.
|
||||
|
||||
### August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: July 15, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for updates.
|
||||
|
||||
## Meeting Locations
|
||||
|
||||
**July 2026 Meetup:**
|
||||
**July & August 2026 Meetups:**
|
||||
West Fargo Public Library
|
||||
215 Third St. E.
|
||||
West Fargo, ND 58078
|
||||
@@ -72,4 +78,4 @@ Fargo, ND 58102
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Last Updated**: June 10, 2026
|
||||
**Last Updated**: July 18, 2026
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-008
|
||||
- challenge-tbd
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: August 2026 (To Be Determined)
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: September 2026 (To Be Determined)
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: [Theme TBD]
|
||||
|
||||
*Details for the August 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the July meetup!*
|
||||
*Details for the September 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the August meetup!*
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus: [TBD]
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ tags:
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **August** meetup.
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **September** meetup.
|
||||
* **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your creation.
|
||||
|
||||
### Judging & Prize
|
||||
|
||||
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry.
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
|
||||
* **Prize**: TBD
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: July 2026 (at July 15th meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup)
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: August 2026 (at August meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 2026 (during September meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: September 2026 (end of September meetup)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge will become active in August 2026**
|
||||
**This challenge will become active in September 2026**
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user