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Eric Spooner
191841f6d3 Remove emojis from Readme and update wiki submodule 2025-12-12 15:23:18 -06:00
Eric Spooner
43a50c246a Remove December meetup date warning from Readme and update wiki submodule 2025-12-12 15:22:41 -06:00
Eric Spooner
16abc74c6e Update challenges for December 2025 and add January 2026 placeholder 2025-12-11 07:50:16 -06:00
Eric Spooner
ee22c7b22a Update wiki submodule with latest challenge details 2025-12-11 07:47:07 -06:00
Eric Spooner
f1e70bac8f Update December 2025 announcement 2025-12-08 12:59:33 -06:00
Eric Spooner
288eff90ef Add December announcement and update challenge status 2025-12-08 12:54:54 -06:00
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Eric Spooner
1ea714a763 Add Challenge Lifecycle instructions 2025-12-02 17:04:54 -06:00
Eric Spooner
88ab3f0410 Update challenges.md and wiki submodule for December Challenge 2025-12-02 16:59:15 -06:00
Eric Spooner
c391e5853e Add content synchronization instructions 2025-12-02 14:10:47 -06:00
Eric Spooner
a12dd06e89 Add git retry instruction to copilot instructions 2025-12-02 06:51:53 -06:00
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````instructions
# GitHub Copilot Instructions # GitHub Copilot Instructions
**Never use the unicode multiplication symbol (×, U+00D7) in any documentation, code, or markdown.** **Never use the unicode multiplication symbol (×, U+00D7) in any documentation, code, or markdown.**
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- WRONG: `25mm × 25mm × 25mm` - WRONG: `25mm × 25mm × 25mm`
- CORRECT: `25mm x 25mm x 25mm` - CORRECT: `25mm x 25mm x 25mm`
# Git Instructions
- If a git command fails due to authentication reasons, retry the command exactly once.
# Wiki Tagging Standards # Wiki Tagging Standards
All wiki pages should use YAML frontmatter for tagging. All wiki pages should use YAML frontmatter for tagging.
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## Visibility Tags ## Visibility Tags
- `hidden`: Use this tag to prevent the page from being published to the fargo3d.com website. - `hidden`: Use this tag to prevent the page from being published to the fargo3d.com website.
# Challenge Lifecycle
Challenges follow a specific monthly cycle:
1. **Announcement**: A challenge is announced at the meetup in Month X.
2. **Execution**: Participants work on the challenge between Month X and Month X+1.
3. **Judging**: Results are brought to and judged at the meetup in Month X+1.
**Example:**
- **November Challenge**: Announced in November, Judged in December.
- **December Challenge**: Announced in December, Judged in January.
**Wiki Page Roles:**
- **Current-Challenge.md**: Displays the challenge currently in the "Execution" phase (announced last month, to be judged at the upcoming meetup).
- **Upcoming-Challenge.md**: Displays the challenge to be announced at the upcoming meetup.
# Content Synchronization
The `wiki-fargo3d` submodule contains the official documentation. Some content is mirrored in the main repository root.
- **Readme.md vs wiki-fargo3d/Home.md**: Keep announcements and general descriptions in sync.
- **challenges.md vs wiki-fargo3d/Current-Challenge.md**: `challenges.md` should reflect the active challenge found in the wiki.
- **itinerary.md vs wiki-fargo3d/Itinerary.md**: Keep meeting schedules in sync.
## Git Workflow for Wiki Updates
1. Make changes in `wiki-fargo3d/`.
2. Commit and push changes in `wiki-fargo3d`.
3. Go to root `P:\3dPrintMeetup`.
4. Commit the submodule update.
5. Push root changes.
## Example Front Matter ## Example Front Matter
```yaml ```yaml
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- challenge-002 - challenge-002
--- ---
``` ```
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# **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGE**
## **December Meetup Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday**
- **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025**
**We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.**
---
# 3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup # 3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup
Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This community-driven event brings together 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology. Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This community-driven event brings together 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
## 📋 Table of Contents ## Table of Contents
- [Itinerary](#itinerary) - [Itinerary](#itinerary)
- [Monthly Challenges](#monthly-challenges) - [Monthly Challenges](#monthly-challenges)
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Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring: Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
- **November 2025**: "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" - Surface finish challenge - **Active (Dec)**: "Bring Your Test Models" - Calibration print showcase (Judging Jan 2026)
- **Upcoming (Jan)**: [TBD]
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines - Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
- Prize structures and recognition programs - Prize structures and recognition programs
- Tips for achieving the best results - Tips for achieving the best results

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# 3D Fuel December Meetup - Meeting Announcement
## Email Subject Line
Join Us December 10th: 3D Printing Meetup + SVG Lettering + FormNext Recap + Challenge Winners
---
## Email Body / Reddit Post
Hey everyone!
Join us for the **December 3D Printing Meetup**.
For more information about the meetup and community events, visit [www.fargo3d.com](https://www.fargo3d.com)
### Meeting Agenda
**Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM**
1. **Social Time & Networking** - Welcome and catching up
2. **Industry News Update** - **Formnext Coverage** with John - A look at the latest tech from the world's largest additive manufacturing expo.
3. **Show & Tell & Challenge Judging** - **November Challenge Judging**: "Wait, This Was Printed?" (Smooth Cube Challenge). Bring your cubes!
4. **New December Challenge Announcement** - "Bring Your Test Models" - Share your favorite calibration and testing prints.
5. **Featured Presentation: SVGs and Lettering on Prints** - Presented by **Eric Spooner**
6. **Closing Discussion** - Wrap-up and informal conversation
### Special Presentation: SVGs and Lettering on Prints
Join us for a deep dive into adding custom graphics and text to your 3D prints! This presentation will cover:
- **Working with SVGs**: How to prepare vector graphics for 3D printing.
- **Lettering Techniques**: Best practices for embedding or embossing text onto your models.
- **Workflow Tips**: From design software to slicer implementation.
### Location & Details
**When:** Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
**Where:** 3D-Fuel 2222 7th Ave N Fargo, ND 58102

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## Active Challenge ## Active Challenge
### October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" ### December 2025: "Bring Your Test Models"
**Theme**: Transparency and clarity testing with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments **Theme**: Sharing and comparing printer calibration and test models.
**Key Details**: **Key Details**:
- **Model**: 25mm diameter x 50mm height cylinder in vase mode - **Model**: Your favorite test/calibration print (Benchy, Cube, Torture Test, etc.)
- **Materials**: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" PCTG or PLA - **Goal**: Share why you use it and what it helps you tune
- **Focus**: Maximum transparency and print quality - **Voting**: Group vote for "Best Test Model" (Usefulness, Uniqueness, Coolness)
- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
**[View Full Challenge Details](./challenges/October-2025/readme.md)** **[View Full Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/wiki/Current-Challenge)**
## Upcoming Challenge ## Upcoming Challenge
### November 2025: "[Challenge Name TBD]" ### January 2026: "[Challenge Name TBD]"
**Status**: Planning in progress **Status**: Planning in progress
**Expected Timeline**: **Expected Timeline**:
- **Announcement**: November meeting (November 12th, 2025) - **Announcement**: January meeting (January 2026)
- **Submission Period**: TBD - **Submission Period**: February 2026
- **Judging**: TBD - **Judging**: February 2026
**[View Challenge Placeholder](./challenges/November-2025/readme.md)** **[View Challenge Placeholder](./challenges/November-2025/readme.md)**

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# 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] ### The Goal
- [Key focus area 2] Share what test models you use and why. Do you use them for:
- [Key focus area 3] - Calibrating dimensional accuracy?
- Testing overhangs and bridging?
## Challenge Rules - Tuning retraction settings?
- Checking first layer adhesion?
### Materials & Constraints - Just for fun?
- **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]
### Submission Requirements ### 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 ### Voting & Awards
- **Documentation**: Include photos showing: - **Group Vote**: The group will vote on what they think is the **Best Test Model**.
- [Photo requirement 1] - **Criteria**: Usefulness, uniqueness, or just plain coolness!
- [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
## Timeline ## Timeline
- **Challenge Announcement**: December 10, 2025 (at December meetup) - **Challenge Announcement**: December 10, 2025 (at December meetup)
- **Submission Deadline**: January [TBD], 2026 (at January meetup) - **Show & Tell / Voting**: January 2026 (during January meetup)
- **Judging Period**: January [TBD], 2026 (during January meetup) - **Winner Announcement**: January 2026 (end of 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]
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**Challenge details will be announced at the December 10th meetup!**

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# 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

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