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# 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)
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**This challenge is currently active for July 2026**
**This challenge is active for August 2026**

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## 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
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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
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**Last Updated**: June 10, 2026
**Last Updated**: July 18, 2026

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# 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]
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### 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)
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**This challenge will become active in August 2026**
**This challenge will become active in September 2026**