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title: "SnapFrames - 216x140mm Picture Frame (Hickory)"
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category: "files"
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description: "Parametric 3D printable snap-together picture frame files generated from snapframes.app."
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tags:
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- 3d-models
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- stl
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- snapframes
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---
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[← Back to Community File Share](../readme.md)
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# SnapFrames: 216x140mm Picture Frame (Hickory Style)
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Community file package for a parametric, snap-together picture frame generated on February 26, 2026.
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## Specifications
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- **Interior Dimensions**: 216mm x 140mm (8.5 in x 5.5 in)
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- **Frame Shape**: Rectangle
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- **Frame Type**: PictureFrame
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- **Frame Style**: Hickory
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- **Build Plate Compatibility**: 330mm build plate (pieces can be printed individually or grouped)
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## What's Included in the Archive
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The ZIP package [`SnapFrames_216x140mm_PictureFrame_Hickory_2026-02-26.zip`](./SnapFrames_216x140mm_PictureFrame_Hickory_2026-02-26.zip) contains:
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| File | Description |
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||||
| :--- | :--- |
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||||
| `STL_Frame_Top_1.stl` | Top frame rail |
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| `STL_Frame_Bottom_1.stl` | Bottom frame rail |
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| `STL_Frame_Left_1.stl` | Left vertical frame rail |
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| `STL_Frame_Right_1.stl` | Right vertical frame rail |
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| `STL_Clip_1.stl` - `STL_Clip_4.stl` | Corner snap clips (x4) |
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| `STL_Prong_1.stl` - `STL_Prong_4.stl` | Retention prongs (x4) |
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| `STL_Sample_Bottom.stl` | Sample corner test piece (bottom) |
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| `STL_Sample_Left.stl` | Sample corner test piece (left) |
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| `frame-settings.json` | SnapFrames export config for easy modification |
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| `README.txt` | Frame generation log |
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||||
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||||
## How to Customize or Re-import Settings
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||||
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||||
1. Visit [snapframes.app](https://snapframes.app)
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2. Click **"Import Settings from File"**
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3. Select `frame-settings.json` from the ZIP archive
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4. Modify dimensions, styles, or joint clearances to fit your print bed or artwork!
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---
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title: "Community File Share"
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category: "files"
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description: "Repository of 3D models, print files, and resources shared with the Fargo 3D Printing Meetup community."
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tags:
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- community-files
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- 3d-models
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- stl
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||||
---
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||||
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[← Back to Home Page](../Readme.md)
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# Community File Share
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||||
A dedicated space for 3D models, test prints, parametric templates, and resources shared directly by meetup organizers and community members.
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||||
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||||
## Shared Packages & Models
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||||
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||||
| Project / Package | Description | Format | Link |
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||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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||||
| **SnapFrames Picture Frame** | Parametric 216x140mm (8.5x5.5 in) snap-together picture frame in Hickory style. | ZIP / STLs + JSON Config | [SnapFrames Overview & Download](./SnapFrames/readme.md) |
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||||
|
||||
---
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||||
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||||
*Want to share a community model or project? Connect with the organizers at our monthly meetup or on the [Fargo 3D Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA).*
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# HueForge 3D Fuel Filament Library
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||||
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||||
This folder contains the official 3D Fuel filament library for HueForge, providing accurate color and transmissivity data for 127+ 3D Fuel filaments.
|
||||
|
||||
## What's Included
|
||||
|
||||
- **3d-fuel.json** - Complete filament library with:
|
||||
- 127 filament entries from 3D Fuel and 3D Fuel Tough lines
|
||||
- Accurate hex color codes
|
||||
- Transmissivity values for realistic light simulation
|
||||
- Both PLA+ and PCTG material types
|
||||
- Unique UUIDs for proper filament identification
|
||||
|
||||
## Installation Video Guide
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Steps for Adding to Your HueForge
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Download the File**
|
||||
- Download the `3d-fuel.json` file from this folder
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Locate Your HueForge Installation**
|
||||
- Navigate to your HueForge application folder
|
||||
- Find the `Filaments` subfolder
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Navigate to Vendor Libraries**
|
||||
- Inside the `Filaments` folder, locate the `Vendor Libraries` subfolder
|
||||
- If it doesn't exist, create it
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Install the Library**
|
||||
- Copy the `3d-fuel.json` file into the `Vendor Libraries` folder
|
||||
- The complete path should look like:
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||||
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||||
```text
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||||
[HueForge Install]/Filaments/Vendor Libraries/3d-fuel.json
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||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
5. **Restart HueForge**
|
||||
- Close and reopen HueForge
|
||||
- The 3D Fuel brand should now appear in your filament selection
|
||||
|
||||
## Using the Filaments
|
||||
|
||||
Once installed, you'll see "3D-Fuel" and "3D-Fuel Tough" as available brands in HueForge's filament selector. Each filament includes:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Accurate Colors**: Real hex color codes from 3D Fuel's specifications
|
||||
- **Transmissivity Data**: For realistic light transmission in your models
|
||||
- **Material Types**: Properly categorized as PLA+ or PCTG
|
||||
- **Complete Range**: From opaques to transparents, metallics to fluorescents
|
||||
|
||||
## Filament Highlights
|
||||
|
||||
- **Transparent Options**: Clearly Natural, Transparent Ruby Red, Transparent Lime Green
|
||||
- **Metallics**: Gold, Silver, Copper variations
|
||||
- **Fluorescents**: High-visibility colors for standout prints
|
||||
- **Standard Colors**: Complete spectrum of everyday printing colors
|
||||
- **Specialty Colors**: LulzBot Green, Bitcoin Orange, and more
|
||||
|
||||
## Community Integration
|
||||
|
||||
This library was created for the 3D Print Meetup community to enhance HueForge projects with accurate 3D Fuel filament data. Perfect for:
|
||||
|
||||
- Multi-color lithophanes
|
||||
- Transparent art pieces
|
||||
- Color-accurate prototyping
|
||||
- Community challenge projects
|
||||
|
||||
## Support
|
||||
|
||||
For questions about this filament library or HueForge integration, contact the 3D Print Meetup organizers or visit our community resources.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
*Last Updated: March 17, 2026*
|
||||
*Source: 3D Fuel Official Shopify Database*
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Getting Started with 3D Fuel & HueForge"
|
||||
category: "hueforge"
|
||||
subcategory: "HueForge"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Guide to importing and using the 3D Fuel filament library in HueForge."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- guides
|
||||
- hueforge
|
||||
- filament
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](../Readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# HueForge 3D Fuel Filament Library
|
||||
|
||||
This folder contains the official 3D Fuel filament library for HueForge, providing accurate color and transmissivity data for 127+ 3D Fuel filaments.
|
||||
|
||||
## Direct Library Download
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Download 3d-Fuel.json (Raw URL)](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/raw/branch/dev/HueForge/3d-Fuel.json)**
|
||||
- **[Download from Repo](./3d-Fuel.json)**
|
||||
|
||||
## What's Included
|
||||
|
||||
- **3d-fuel.json** - Complete filament library with:
|
||||
- 120+ filament entries from 3D Fuel and 3D Fuel Tough lines
|
||||
- Accurate hex color codes
|
||||
- Transmissivity values for realistic light simulation
|
||||
- Both PLA+ and PCTG material types
|
||||
- Unique UUIDs for proper filament identification
|
||||
|
||||
## Installation Video Guide
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Steps for Adding to Your HueForge
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Download the File**
|
||||
- Download the [`3d-Fuel.json`](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/raw/branch/dev/HueForge/3d-Fuel.json) file directly from this repository or use the direct [3d-Fuel.json](./3d-Fuel.json) link.
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Locate Your HueForge Installation**
|
||||
- Navigate to your HueForge application folder
|
||||
- Find the `Filaments` subfolder
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Navigate to Vendor Libraries**
|
||||
- Inside the `Filaments` folder, locate the `Vendor Libraries` subfolder
|
||||
- If it doesn't exist, create it
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Install the Library**
|
||||
- Copy the `3d-fuel.json` file into the `Vendor Libraries` folder
|
||||
- The complete path should look like:
|
||||
|
||||
```text
|
||||
[HueForge Install]/Filaments/Vendor Libraries/3d-fuel.json
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
5. **Restart HueForge**
|
||||
- Close and reopen HueForge
|
||||
- The 3D Fuel brand should now appear in your filament selection
|
||||
|
||||
## Using the Filaments
|
||||
|
||||
Once installed, you'll see "3D-Fuel" and "3D-Fuel Tough" as available brands in HueForge's filament selector. Each filament includes:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Accurate Colors**: Real hex color codes from 3D Fuel's specifications
|
||||
- **Transmissivity Data**: For realistic light transmission in your models
|
||||
- **Material Types**: Properly categorized as PLA+ or PCTG
|
||||
- **Complete Range**: From opaques to transparents, metallics to fluorescents
|
||||
|
||||
## Filament Highlights
|
||||
|
||||
- **Transparent Options**: Clearly Natural, Transparent Ruby Red, Transparent Lime Green
|
||||
- **Metallics**: Gold, Silver, Copper variations
|
||||
- **Fluorescents**: High-visibility colors for standout prints
|
||||
- **Standard Colors**: Complete spectrum of everyday printing colors
|
||||
- **Specialty Colors**: LulzBot Green, Bitcoin Orange, and more
|
||||
|
||||
## Community Integration
|
||||
|
||||
This library was created for the 3D Print Meetup community to enhance HueForge projects with accurate 3D Fuel filament data. Perfect for:
|
||||
|
||||
- Multi-color lithophanes
|
||||
- Transparent art pieces
|
||||
- Color-accurate prototyping
|
||||
- Community challenge projects
|
||||
|
||||
## Support
|
||||
|
||||
For questions about this filament library or HueForge integration, contact the 3D Print Meetup organizers or visit our community resources.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
*Last Updated: September 3, 2026*
|
||||
*Source: 3D Fuel Official Shopify Database*
|
||||
|
||||
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||||
---
|
||||
title: "Important Dates"
|
||||
category: "meetup"
|
||||
order: 3
|
||||
description: "Upcoming meeting schedule, challenge deadlines, and community calendar."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- meetup
|
||||
- calendar
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Important Dates & Schedule
|
||||
|
||||
Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2026 meeting dates (typically the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
|
||||
|
||||
| Date | Event / Theme | Location |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **September 16, 2026** | **Practi"FALL" Prints Challenge Judging** | West Fargo Public Library |
|
||||
| **October 21, 2026** | **October Meetup & Halloween Prints** | West Fargo Public Library |
|
||||
| **November 18, 2026** | **November Meetup & Multi-Material Printing** | West Fargo Public Library |
|
||||
| **December 16, 2026** | **Annual Holiday Maker Showcase** | West Fargo Public Library |
|
||||
|
||||
## Meeting Location
|
||||
|
||||
**Standard Location:**
|
||||
West Fargo Public Library
|
||||
215 Third St. E.
|
||||
West Fargo, ND 58078
|
||||
|
||||
*(Note: We will occasionally have one-off meetings at alternative venues, which will be announced in advance.)*
|
||||
|
||||
## Regular Meeting Format
|
||||
|
||||
- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
|
||||
- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
|
||||
- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
|
||||
- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
|
||||
- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion
|
||||
|
||||
## Contact Information
|
||||
|
||||
[feedback@fargo3d.com](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Last Updated**: September 3, 2026
|
||||
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||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "Home"
|
||||
category: "meetup"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Official Fargo 3D Printing Meetup Knowledge Base and Community Hub."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- meetup
|
||||
- welcome
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup
|
||||
@@ -10,12 +15,13 @@ Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This comm
|
||||
## Table of Contents
|
||||
|
||||
- [Itinerary](#itinerary)
|
||||
- [Important Dates](#important-dates)
|
||||
- [Monthly Challenges](#monthly-challenges)
|
||||
- [Community File Share](#community-file-share)
|
||||
- [HueForge Integration](#hueforge-integration)
|
||||
- [Community Planning](#community-planning)
|
||||
- [Community Tools & Supplies](#community-tools--supplies)
|
||||
- [Community Planning & Docs](#community-planning--docs)
|
||||
- [About Our Meetup](#about-our-meetup)
|
||||
- [Community Engagement](#community-engagement)
|
||||
- [Getting Involved](#getting-involved)
|
||||
- [Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA)
|
||||
- [Feedback](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -29,42 +35,61 @@ Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
|
||||
- Featured presentations and workshops
|
||||
- Meeting guidelines and etiquette
|
||||
|
||||
### [Important Dates](./Important-Dates.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Upcoming meeting dates, challenge milestones, and venue information for our regular gatherings at the West Fargo Public Library.
|
||||
|
||||
## Monthly Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
### [Current Challenges](./challenges.md)
|
||||
### [Maker Challenges Hub](./challenges/readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Active (August)**: "Gridfinity Extravaganza" - Organizational Efficiency (Judging August 2026)
|
||||
- **Upcoming (September)**: [To Be Determined]
|
||||
- **[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
|
||||
- **[Challenge Archive](./challenges/archive/readme.md)**: Historical past challenges from 2025 and 2026
|
||||
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
|
||||
- Prize structures and recognition programs
|
||||
- Tips for achieving the best results
|
||||
- Free filament spool prizes for challenge winners
|
||||
|
||||
## Community File Share
|
||||
|
||||
### [Community File Share Hub](./Community%20File%20Share/readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Shared 3D models, test prints, parametric designs, and resources shared directly by meetup organizers and community members:
|
||||
|
||||
- **[SnapFrames Picture Frame](./Community%20File%20Share/SnapFrames/readme.md)**: Parametric snap-together picture frame package (Hickory style, 216x140mm / 8.5x5.5 in) with STL parts and `frame-settings.json` for snapframes.app customization.
|
||||
|
||||
## HueForge Integration
|
||||
|
||||
### [3D Fuel Filament Library](./HueForge/)
|
||||
### [3D Fuel Filament Library](./HueForge/README.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Enhance your HueForge projects with our comprehensive 3D Fuel filament library! This community resource includes:
|
||||
|
||||
- **127+ filament specifications** with accurate color and transmissivity data
|
||||
- **120+ filament specifications** with accurate color and transmissivity data
|
||||
- **Complete material range** including PLA+, PCTG, transparents, and metallics
|
||||
- **Easy installation** with step-by-step instructions
|
||||
- **Community-tested** filament profiles for optimal results
|
||||
- **Perfect for lithophanes**, multi-color prints, and transparency projects
|
||||
- **[Direct Download](./HueForge/3d-Fuel.json)**: Raw JSON library file ready to import
|
||||
|
||||
Download the library and follow the installation guide to add professional-grade 3D Fuel filament data to your HueForge workflow.
|
||||
## Community Tools & Supplies
|
||||
|
||||
## Community Planning
|
||||
### [Supporting Our Community](./tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)
|
||||
Curated 3D printing supplies, recommended tools, and partner discounts:
|
||||
|
||||
Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
|
||||
- **3D Fuel Filament Code**: Save on filament with exclusive code **`FARGO3D`** on 3DFuel.com.
|
||||
- **Bed Removal Scrapers**: Safe, flexible tools for PEI build plate print removal.
|
||||
- **Filament Dry Boxes**: Heavy-duty airtight storage options for moisture-sensitive filaments.
|
||||
- **Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant**: High-capacity indicating beads for dry boxes.
|
||||
|
||||
- Competition format development ("Sliced" design challenge concept)
|
||||
- Community outreach and school partnerships
|
||||
- Event structure improvements
|
||||
- Monthly challenge selection processes
|
||||
## Community Planning & Docs
|
||||
|
||||
### [Planning & Developer Documentation](./docs/readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Internal documentation, future planning, and technical specifications:
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Ideas & Planning](./docs/ideas.md)**: Competition concepts ("Sliced" design challenge), outreach initiatives, and presentation topics
|
||||
- **[Architecture & Spec](./docs/update.md)**: Website integration architecture, folder taxonomy, and Gitea API schemas
|
||||
- **[Wiki Changes Tracker](./docs/wiki-needed-changes.md)**: Migration and cleanup checklist
|
||||
|
||||
## About Our Meetup
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -86,55 +111,30 @@ Our meetings follow a structured 2-hour format designed to maximize learning and
|
||||
4. **Featured Presentation**: In-depth technical content
|
||||
5. **Closing Discussion**: Wrap-up and informal conversation
|
||||
|
||||
### Monthly Challenges
|
||||
### Meeting Location
|
||||
|
||||
We host themed design challenges that encourage creativity and skill development:
|
||||
**Standard Venue:**
|
||||
West Fargo Public Library
|
||||
215 Third St. E.
|
||||
West Fargo, ND 58078
|
||||
|
||||
- **Transparent Printing**: Testing clarity with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments
|
||||
- **Technical Challenges**: Exploring specific printing techniques or materials
|
||||
- **Community Judging**: Group evaluation during show & tell sessions
|
||||
- **Recognition**: Prizes and social media features for winners
|
||||
## Document Navigation
|
||||
|
||||
## Community Engagement
|
||||
|
||||
### Participation
|
||||
|
||||
- **Open to All**: Beginners and experts welcome
|
||||
- **Bring Your Prints**: Share your latest creations during show & tell
|
||||
- **Ask Questions**: Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the meeting
|
||||
- **Submit Challenges**: Contribute ideas for future monthly challenges
|
||||
|
||||
### Partnerships
|
||||
|
||||
- **Local Schools**: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs
|
||||
- **Discord Integration**: Online community voting and discussions
|
||||
- **Social Media**: Documentation and sharing of member achievements
|
||||
|
||||
## Getting Involved
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Participate
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Attend Meetings**: Join us monthly from 6:00-8:00 PM
|
||||
2. **Bring Projects**: Share your prints during show & tell
|
||||
3. **Enter Challenges**: Submit entries for monthly competitions
|
||||
4. **Contribute Ideas**: Help shape future meetup activities
|
||||
|
||||
### Stay Connected
|
||||
|
||||
- Check this repository for updates and new challenges
|
||||
- Follow challenge submission deadlines
|
||||
- Participate in community discussions and voting
|
||||
|
||||
## 📚 Document Navigation
|
||||
|
||||
| Document | Purpose | Key Information |
|
||||
|----------|---------|-----------------|
|
||||
| [itinerary.md](./itinerary.md) | Meeting structure and timing | 6PM-8PM format, segment details |
|
||||
| [challenges.md](./challenges.md) | Monthly competitions | Rules, prizes, submission guidelines |
|
||||
| [ideas.md](./ideas.md) | Future planning and concepts | Community outreach, format improvements |
|
||||
| Document | Purpose | Location |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **Meeting Itinerary** | Meeting structure, segment schedule, and guidelines | [itinerary.md](./itinerary.md) |
|
||||
| **Important Dates** | Upcoming meeting dates and challenge milestones | [Important-Dates.md](./Important-Dates.md) |
|
||||
| **Challenges Hub** | Overview of challenges and competition rules | [challenges/readme.md](./challenges/readme.md) |
|
||||
| **Active Challenge** | Current monthly challenge theme and submission rules | [challenges/current/current.md](./challenges/current/current.md) |
|
||||
| **Challenge Archive** | Archive of all past challenges from 2025-2026 | [challenges/archive/readme.md](./challenges/archive/readme.md) |
|
||||
| **Community File Share** | Shared 3D models and print files (SnapFrames) | [Community File Share/readme.md](./Community%20File%20Share/readme.md) |
|
||||
| **Tools & Gear** | Recommended tools, storage, and 3D Fuel discounts | [tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md](./tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md) |
|
||||
| **HueForge Guide** | 3D Fuel color library and setup instructions | [HueForge/README.md](./HueForge/README.md) |
|
||||
| **Ideas & Planning** | Community suggestions and future roadmap | [docs/ideas.md](./docs/ideas.md) |
|
||||
| **Planning & Docs Index** | Developer docs and migration specs | [docs/readme.md](./docs/readme.md) |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Next Meeting**: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations.
|
||||
**Next Meeting**: September 16, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) at West Fargo Public Library.
|
||||
|
||||
**Current Challenge**: Visit [challenges.md](./challenges.md) for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.
|
||||
**Current Challenge**: Bring your functional prints to the September 16th meetup for [Practi"FALL" Prints](./challenges/current/current.md)!
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "April 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202604
|
||||
description: "Join Us April 29th: 3D Printing Meetup + Sliced Details & Experiments"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel April Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "August 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202608
|
||||
description: "Join Us in August: 3D Printing Meetup + Gridfinity Extravaganza!"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel August Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "December 2025 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2025"
|
||||
order: 202512
|
||||
description: "Join Us December 10th: 3D Printing Meetup + SVG Lettering + FormNext Recap + Challenge Winners"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2025
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel December Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "February 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202602
|
||||
description: "Join Us Tonight: 3D Printing Meetup + Filament Storage Discussion"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel February Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "January 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202601
|
||||
description: "Join Us Tonight: 3D Printing Meetup + 3D Fuel Production Tour"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel January Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "July 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202607
|
||||
description: "Join Us July 15th: 3D Printing Meetup + Scarf Seams Challenge!"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel July Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "June 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202606
|
||||
description: "Join Us June 17th: 3D Printing Meetup + Show & Tell Challenge!(New Meeting Location this month)"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel June Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "March 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202603
|
||||
description: "Join Us Tonight: 3D Printing Meetup + Full Spectrum Printing"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel March Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "May 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202605
|
||||
description: "Join Us May 20th: 3D Printing Meetup + Introduction to CAD by Tom"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel May Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "November 2025 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2025"
|
||||
order: 202511
|
||||
description: "Join Us November 12th: 3D Printing Meetup + HueForge Presentation + New Challenge"
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2025
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel November Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "September 2026 Meetup Announcement"
|
||||
category: "announcements"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202609
|
||||
description: 'Join Us in September: 3D Printing Meetup + Practi"FALL" Prints Challenge!'
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- announcements
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Fuel September Meetup - Meeting Announcement
|
||||
|
||||
## Email Subject Line
|
||||
|
||||
106
challenges.md
106
challenges.md
@@ -1,106 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Print Meetup Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
Welcome to our monthly 3D printing challenges! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation.
|
||||
|
||||
## Active Challenge
|
||||
|
||||
### September 2026: "Practi"FALL" Prints"
|
||||
|
||||
**Theme**: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Details**:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Model**: Any functional or practical print (door stop, bottle/can opener, tool, bracket, organizer, etc.)
|
||||
- **Goal**: Create a functional item that solves a real-world problem or makes life easier
|
||||
- **Focus**: Share your print use case, design/slicing approach, and durability considerations
|
||||
|
||||
**[View Full Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/wiki/Current-Challenge)**
|
||||
|
||||
## Upcoming Challenge
|
||||
|
||||
### October 2026: "[Theme TBD]"
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: Planning in progress
|
||||
|
||||
**Expected Timeline**:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Announcement**: September meeting (September 16th, 2026)
|
||||
- **Submission Period**: October 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: October 2026
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge Archive
|
||||
|
||||
### 2026 Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|
||||
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
|
||||
| April | "Bring an Experiment" | Try something new | **Archived** |
|
||||
| May | "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)" | Try something new, crazy, or wild | **Archived** |
|
||||
| June | "Show & Tell Extravaganza!" | Community Showcase | **Archived** |
|
||||
| July | "Scarf Seams" | Seam Placement & Settings | **Archived** |
|
||||
| August | "Gridfinity Extravaganza" | Organizational Efficiency | **Archived** |
|
||||
| September | "Practi"FALL" Prints" | Functional Utility & Practicality | **Active** |
|
||||
| October | [TBD] | [TBD] | Planning |
|
||||
|
||||
### 2025 Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|
||||
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
|
||||
| October | "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" | Transparency & Clarity | **Archived** |
|
||||
| November | "Wait, This Was Printed?" | Surface Finish & Layer Lines | **Archived** |
|
||||
| December | "Bring Your Test Models" | Calibration & Test Prints | **Archived** |
|
||||
|
||||
## How Challenges Work
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Structure
|
||||
|
||||
Each monthly challenge includes:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Specific theme** focusing on different 3D printing aspects
|
||||
- **Clear requirements** for models, materials, and techniques
|
||||
- **Multiple award categories** for different achievements
|
||||
- **Community judging** during show & tell sessions
|
||||
- **Documentation sharing** for learning and improvement
|
||||
|
||||
### Participation
|
||||
|
||||
- **Open to all skill levels** - beginners to experts welcome
|
||||
- **Bring your submission** to the monthly meetup
|
||||
- **Share your process** - settings, techniques, and lessons learned
|
||||
- **Vote on favorites** during community judging
|
||||
- **Learn from others** through shared experiences
|
||||
|
||||
### Awards & Recognition
|
||||
|
||||
Each challenge features multiple ways to win:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Technical excellence** awards for best execution
|
||||
- **Innovation** awards for creative approaches
|
||||
- **People's choice** awards from community voting
|
||||
- **Category-specific** awards based on challenge theme
|
||||
- **Social media features** for all participants
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge Development
|
||||
|
||||
### Suggesting Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
Community members can suggest future challenge themes:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Submit ideas** during meetup discussions
|
||||
- **Discord voting** on proposed themes
|
||||
- **School partnership** input for educational value
|
||||
- **Skill development** focus areas
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Template
|
||||
|
||||
For organizers developing new challenges, see our **[Challenge Template](./challenges/readme.md)** which provides the standard structure and guidelines for creating engaging monthly competitions.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Current Focus**: Join us for the September Practi"FALL" Prints challenge and bring your functional prints to the September 16th meetup!
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,17 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "April 2026: Bring an Experiment"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202604
|
||||
description: "April 2026 challenge testing experimental prints and printer limits."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-007
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-007
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: April 2026 (To Be Determined)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "August 2026: Gridfinity Extravaganza"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202608
|
||||
description: "August 2026 challenge focusing on Gridfinity modular organization systems."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-009
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-009
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Past Challenge: August 2026
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "December 2025: Bring Your Test Models"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2025"
|
||||
order: 202512
|
||||
description: "December 2025 challenge showcasing printer calibration prints, torture tests, and holiday ornaments."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2025
|
||||
- challenge-003
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# December 2025 Challenge: "Bring Your Test Models"
|
||||
|
||||
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.
|
||||
48
challenges/archive/February-2026.md
Normal file
48
challenges/archive/February-2026.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "February 2026: Bring Your Best"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202602
|
||||
description: "February 2026 community showcase featuring each maker's proudest and highest-quality print."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-005
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Archived Challenge: Bring Your Best
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: Bring Your Best / Favorite / Proudest Print
|
||||
|
||||
For this month, we want to see what you can do! Bring in a print that represents your best work, your absolute favorite model, or the project you are most proud of.
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus: The Story
|
||||
|
||||
We want to know the "Why" behind the print. Be prepared to share:
|
||||
|
||||
* Why did you choose this model?
|
||||
* What challenges did you overcome to print it?
|
||||
* What makes it special to you?
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **March** 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**!
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: February 2026 (at February meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: March 2026 (during March meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: March 2026 (end of March meetup)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge is currently active in February/March 2026**
|
||||
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "January 2026: Maker Coin Holder Design"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202601
|
||||
description: "January 2026 maker coin and desk display holder challenge."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-004
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# January 2026 Challenge: Maker Coin Holder Design
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: Active
|
||||
44
challenges/archive/July-2026.md
Normal file
44
challenges/archive/July-2026.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "July 2026: Scarf Seams"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202607
|
||||
description: "July 2026 challenge dialing in seamless scarf z-seam alignment on organic curved surfaces."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-008
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Past Challenge: July 2026
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: Scarf Seams
|
||||
|
||||
Master the art of scarf seam placement! This month's challenge focused on dialing in your scarf seam settings and techniques.
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus
|
||||
|
||||
The scarf seam is a powerful tool in your 3D printing arsenal. This challenge asked participants to create a model with a carefully placed scarf seam on a **sphere**. It provided an opportunity to experiment with different settings and share what was 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"}
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Brought to the July 15th, 2026 meetup.
|
||||
* **Size Constraint**: The object had to fit within a **75mm cubed space**.
|
||||
* **Seam Location**: The seam was positioned on a sphere (the bottom half square approach was permitted).
|
||||
* **Settings Discussion**: Participants shared their print settings, temperature, speed, and tricks for achieving clean scarf seams.
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: June 17th, 2026
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Discussion**: July 15th, 2026 meetup
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge was active for July 2026**
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,17 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "June 2026: Show & Tell Extravaganza"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202606
|
||||
description: "June 2026 community showcase featuring ambitious prints and projects."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-008
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-008
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: June 2026 (To Be Determined)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,17 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "March 2026: Bring an Experiment"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202603
|
||||
description: "March 2026 challenge exploring unusual materials, failure testing, and printer limits."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-006
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-006
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: Bring an Experiment
|
||||
|
||||
50
challenges/archive/May-2026.md
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50
challenges/archive/May-2026.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "May 2026: Bring an Experiment 2"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 202605
|
||||
description: "May 2026 follow-up challenge with ambitious printer experiments and failure analysis."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2026
|
||||
- challenge-007
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Challenge Archive: Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: Bring an Experiment
|
||||
|
||||
Due to the huge success of our last challenge and the awesome influx of new people, we are running **Bring an Experiment** again! We want even more of you to bring in your experiments. These can even be completely failed prints—remember, as 3D Printers, we love spaghetti!!
|
||||
|
||||
For this month, we challenge you to try something new, crazy, or wild! It can be anything from simple cubes to complex prints. The goal is simply to push boundaries and try something you haven't done before.
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus: The Process
|
||||
|
||||
We want to hear about what you tried. Be prepared to share:
|
||||
|
||||
* What was your experiment?
|
||||
* Why did you try it?
|
||||
* Did it work, or did it fail? (Failing is encouraged, it's about trying something new!)
|
||||
|
||||
### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
* **Physical Model**: Bring your experimental print (or spaghetti!) to the **May 20th** meetup.
|
||||
* **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your process and what you were testing.
|
||||
|
||||
### Judging & Prize
|
||||
|
||||
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite experimental attempt.
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
* **Challenge Announcement**: April 2026 (at April 29th meetup)
|
||||
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: May 2026 (during May 20th meetup)
|
||||
* **Winner Announcement**: May 2026 (end of May 20th meetup)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This challenge was active in May 2026 and is now archived.**
|
||||
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "November 2025: Wait, This Was Printed?"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2025"
|
||||
order: 202511
|
||||
description: "November 2025 surface finish challenge on a 25mm test cube with no layer lines."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2025
|
||||
- challenge-002
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# November 2025 Challenge: "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?"
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge Overview
|
||||
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "October 2025: Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2025"
|
||||
order: 202510
|
||||
description: "October 2025 optical clarity and transparency challenge using 3D Fuel Clearly Natural."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
- 2025
|
||||
- challenge-001
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# October 2025 Challenge: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Overview
|
||||
37
challenges/archive/readme.md
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37
challenges/archive/readme.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Challenge Archive"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "archive"
|
||||
order: 0
|
||||
description: "Historical archive of past monthly 3D printing design challenges and winner spotlights."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- archive
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Current Challenge](../current/current.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Challenge Archive
|
||||
|
||||
This folder houses the historical archive of all past monthly 3D printing challenges from the Fargo 3D Print Meetup. Browse summaries, design constraints, and winner showcases for each past competition below:
|
||||
|
||||
## 2026 Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
| Month | Challenge Title | Theme / Focus | File |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **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) |
|
||||
| **May 2026** | **Bring an Experiment 2** | Printer experiments, failure analysis, and wild ideas | [May-2026.md](May-2026.md) |
|
||||
| **April 2026** | **Bring an Experiment** | Pushing printer limits and testing unorthodox materials | [April-2026.md](April-2026.md) |
|
||||
| **March 2026** | **Bring an Experiment** | Unusual materials, failure testing, and printer limits | [March-2026.md](March-2026.md) |
|
||||
| **February 2026** | **Bring Your Best** | Showcase featuring each maker's proudest print | [February-2026.md](February-2026.md) |
|
||||
| **January 2026** | **Maker Coin Holder Design** | Functional desk display and maker coin holder | [January-2026.md](January-2026.md) |
|
||||
|
||||
## 2025 Challenges
|
||||
|
||||
| Month | Challenge Title | Theme / Focus | File |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **December 2025** | **Bring Your Test Models** | Calibration prints, torture tests, and holiday ornaments | [December-2025.md](December-2025.md) |
|
||||
| **November 2025** | **Wait, This Was Printed?** | Flawless layer-line-free surface finish (25mm cube) | [November-2025.md](November-2025.md) |
|
||||
| **October 2025** | **Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?** | Optical clarity challenge using 3D Fuel Clearly Natural | [October-2025.md](October-2025.md) |
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +1,17 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "current"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Functional utility and everyday practicality challenge."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-010
|
||||
- active
|
||||
- functional
|
||||
- contest
|
||||
- challenge-010
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Upcoming Preview](upcoming.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Current Challenge: September 2026
|
||||
|
||||
29
challenges/current/readme.md
Normal file
29
challenges/current/readme.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Current & Upcoming Challenges"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "current"
|
||||
order: 0
|
||||
description: "Active monthly challenges and upcoming challenge preview for the Fargo 3D Printing Meetup."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- active
|
||||
- overview
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Current Challenges Hub
|
||||
|
||||
This directory houses the active monthly challenge and the preview for the upcoming challenge.
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge Cycle
|
||||
|
||||
Our monthly challenges follow a 3-stage lifecycle:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Announcement**: The challenge theme and requirements are announced at the monthly meetup.
|
||||
2. **Execution**: Makers work on their prints between meetups.
|
||||
3. **Judging & Voting**: Physical prints are brought to the following meetup for show & tell, community voting, and prizes.
|
||||
|
||||
## 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).
|
||||
- **[Challenge Archive](../archive/readme.md)**: Browse all completed past challenges from 2025 and 2026.
|
||||
@@ -1,16 +1,21 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
title: "Upcoming Challenge: October 2026"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "current"
|
||||
order: 2
|
||||
description: "Preview of upcoming monthly challenges."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- challenge-tbd
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
- upcoming
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Home)
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md) | [Current Challenge](current.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Upcoming Challenge: October 2026 (To Be Determined)
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge: [Theme TBD]
|
||||
|
||||
*Details for the October 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the September 16th meetup!*
|
||||
*Details for the October 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We will announce the full details at the September 16th meetup.*
|
||||
|
||||
### The Focus: [TBD]
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -24,7 +29,7 @@ tags:
|
||||
### Judging & Prize
|
||||
|
||||
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry.
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
|
||||
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**.
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,85 +1,30 @@
|
||||
# Challenge Template
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Maker Challenges Hub"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Monthly 3D printing design competitions, active challenges, and challenge archive."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenges
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## [Month Year] Challenge: "[Challenge Name]"
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](../Readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Overview
|
||||
# Maker Challenges Hub
|
||||
|
||||
[Brief description of the challenge theme and goals]
|
||||
Welcome to the monthly 3D printing challenges for the Fargo 3D Print Meetup! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation.
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Rules
|
||||
## Challenge Sections
|
||||
|
||||
#### Materials & Constraints
|
||||
- **[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
|
||||
- **[Challenge Archive](archive/readme.md)**
|
||||
- Complete history of past 2025 and 2026 challenges, guidelines, and winner spotlights.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Filament**: [Specify required filament type/brand]
|
||||
- **Model Specification**: [Dimensions, complexity, or provided model details]
|
||||
- **Print Mode**: [Any specific printing requirements]
|
||||
## How Challenges Work
|
||||
|
||||
#### Competition Categories
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Category 1]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **[Category 2]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **[Overall Winner]**: [Description]
|
||||
|
||||
#### Judging Criteria
|
||||
|
||||
1. **[Criteria 1]** ([%]): [Description]
|
||||
2. **[Criteria 2]** ([%]): [Description]
|
||||
3. **[Criteria 3]** ([%]): [Description]
|
||||
4. **[Criteria 4]** ([%]): [Description]
|
||||
|
||||
#### Submission Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Requirement 1]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **[Requirement 2]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Include photos showing [specific aspects]
|
||||
- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used
|
||||
- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used
|
||||
|
||||
#### Evaluation Process
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Evaluation Method 1]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **[Evaluation Method 2]**: [Description]
|
||||
- **Community Voting**: [Description]
|
||||
- **Technical Review**: [Description]
|
||||
|
||||
### Prizes & Recognition
|
||||
|
||||
#### Awards
|
||||
|
||||
- Determined at each competition.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Documentation
|
||||
|
||||
- Winner photos for social media sharing
|
||||
- Video documentation of winning techniques
|
||||
- Settings and process sharing for community learning
|
||||
|
||||
### Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: [Date]
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: [Date](Next Meetup)
|
||||
- **Judging Period**: During Next Meetup
|
||||
- **Winner Announcement**: At Following Meetup
|
||||
|
||||
### [Model Creation/Setup Instructions]
|
||||
|
||||
#### [Software/Method 1]
|
||||
|
||||
**Step 1: [Action]**
|
||||
|
||||
1. [Instruction]
|
||||
2. [Instruction]
|
||||
3. [Instruction]
|
||||
|
||||
**Step 2: [Action]**
|
||||
|
||||
1. [Instruction]
|
||||
2. [Instruction]
|
||||
3. [Instruction]
|
||||
|
||||
#### Alternative Methods
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Software 1]**: [Brief instructions]
|
||||
- **[Software 2]**: [Brief instructions]
|
||||
- **[Software 3]**: [Brief instructions]
|
||||
- **Any CAD Software**: [General guidance]
|
||||
### Challenge Structure
|
||||
- **Theme**: Specific monthly focus testing design, slicing, materials, or assembly.
|
||||
- **Participation**: Open to all skill levels. Bring your physical prints to the monthly meetup.
|
||||
- **Show & Tell & Voting**: Share your printing approach, challenges overcome, and vote on community favorites.
|
||||
- **Prizes**: Winners receive free spools of filament.
|
||||
|
||||
28
docs/ideas.md
Normal file
28
docs/ideas.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Ideas and Planning"
|
||||
category: "meetup"
|
||||
order: 4
|
||||
description: "Future challenge concepts, workshop topics, and community suggestions."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- meetup
|
||||
- planning
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](../Readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# Ideas & Planning
|
||||
|
||||
We actively incorporate suggestions from community members. Here are concepts currently in development for upcoming meetups:
|
||||
|
||||
## Future Challenge Ideas
|
||||
- **"Sliced" Rapid Design Competition**: Timed on-site modeling/slicing challenge.
|
||||
- **Mechanical Compliance**: 100% print-in-place compliant mechanisms without hardware.
|
||||
- **Recycled & Sustainable Materials**: Prints made with rPLA and recycled filaments.
|
||||
|
||||
## Workshop & Presentation Topics
|
||||
- Advanced Scarf Seam calibration in OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer.
|
||||
- Multi-color filament painting and HueForge layer optimization.
|
||||
- Designing functional snap-fit joints and tolerances.
|
||||
|
||||
## Community Outreach Initiatives
|
||||
- **School Partnerships**: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs.
|
||||
- **Discord Integration**: Online community voting and suggestions.
|
||||
13
docs/readme.md
Normal file
13
docs/readme.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
|
||||
# Planning & Developer Documentation
|
||||
|
||||
Internal documentation, event planning concepts, technical specifications, and migration tracking for the Fargo 3D Printing Meetup repository.
|
||||
|
||||
## Documentation Index
|
||||
|
||||
| Document | Description | Path |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **[Ideas & Planning](ideas.md)** | Future design challenges, workshop ideas, presentation topics, and community outreach concepts. | `docs/ideas.md` |
|
||||
| **[Architecture & API Spec](update.md)** | Technical specification for Gitea REST API integration, branch targeting, and content taxonomy. | `docs/update.md` |
|
||||
| **[Wiki Changes Tracker](wiki-needed-changes.md)** | Migration progress and link cleanup checklist from legacy flat wiki tags to folder taxonomy. | `docs/wiki-needed-changes.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
[← Back to Main Repository](../Readme.md)
|
||||
158
docs/update.md
Normal file
158
docs/update.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
|
||||
# Fargo 3D Community Content & Repository Hub Architecture (v5)
|
||||
|
||||
This document outlines the architecture, API schemas, configuration, and implementation plan for upgrading the **Fargo 3D Wiki, Challenges, & Community Resources** system to consume markdown and structured assets directly from the **primary Git repository** (`Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup`) instead of the flat Gitea Wiki API.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 1. Overview & Key Advantages
|
||||
|
||||
Rather than relying on the legacy Gitea Wiki API (which enforces a flat page hierarchy and requires an $O(N)$ loop to base64-decode each page just to read tags), the website will connect to the **Gitea Repository REST API**.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUBS (WEBSITE) │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 🏆 Challenges Hub │ 🛠️ Tools & Gear Hub │ 📚 Wiki Knowledge Base │
|
||||
│ Route: `/challenges` │ Route: `/tools` │ Route: `/wiki?page={Path}` │
|
||||
│ • Active Challenges │ • 3D Fuel Partner Perk │ • Meetup Info & Dates │
|
||||
│ • Past Archive │ • Curated Tools & Reviews │ • Hardware & Slicer Guides │
|
||||
│ • Direct STL / Files │ • HueForge Color Palette │ • Announcements Archive │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
▲ ▲
|
||||
│ │
|
||||
┌──────────────────────────────┴───────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ GITEA REPOSITORY REST API (BRANCH-AWARE) │
|
||||
│ Swagger: https://meetup.fargo3d.com/api/swagger │
|
||||
│ • Git Tree (Recursive): `/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/git/trees/{branch}?recursive=1` │
|
||||
│ • Raw Markdown: `/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/raw/{filepath}?ref={branch}` │
|
||||
│ • Raw JSON / Assets: `/api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/raw/HueForge/3d-Fuel.json` │
|
||||
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Major Advantages:
|
||||
1. **Branch & Fork Isolation for Safe Local Testing**:
|
||||
- The repository owner, repository name, and branch/ref are configurable via `appsettings.json`.
|
||||
- Developers can point their local environment to a fork (e.g. `espoon/3DPrintMeetup`) or a test branch (e.g. `v5-content`) and test website rendering immediately without altering production markdown or touching the live wiki.
|
||||
2. **Instant $O(1)$ Tree Discovery (Zero N+1 Calls)**:
|
||||
- A single recursive git tree request retrieves all markdown files, folder hierarchies, sizes, and git commit SHAs in ~60ms.
|
||||
3. **True Folder Hierarchy & Categories**:
|
||||
- Files are organized into natural repository directories (`challenges/`, `announcements/`, `HueForge/`, `tools/`) rather than flat wiki slug naming.
|
||||
4. **Structured Asset Ingestion**:
|
||||
- Directly loads `HueForge/3d-Fuel.json` to provide real-time filament hex color palettes, transmissivity values, and filament profiles on `/tools`.
|
||||
5. **Direct Raw Streaming**:
|
||||
- The raw API streams pure UTF-8 markdown text directly without base64 wrapper overhead.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 2. Configuration & Branch-Targeting Schema
|
||||
|
||||
In `Fargo3D.Web/appsettings.json`:
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"CommunityContent": {
|
||||
"GiteaBaseUrl": "https://meetup.fargo3d.com",
|
||||
"Owner": "Fargo3d",
|
||||
"Repo": "3DPrintMeetup",
|
||||
"Branch": "master",
|
||||
"CacheDurationMinutes": 15
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
In `Fargo3D.Web/appsettings.Development.json` (for local dev against a fork or branch):
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"CommunityContent": {
|
||||
"Owner": "espoon",
|
||||
"Repo": "3DPrintMeetup",
|
||||
"Branch": "dev"
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 3. Gitea API Endpoints Utilized
|
||||
|
||||
| Operation | Gitea Endpoint | Description |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **Recursive Tree** | `GET /api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/git/trees/{branch}?recursive=1` | Returns the entire file tree. Filter for `item.path.EndsWith(".md")` to index all content in 1 call. |
|
||||
| **Raw Content** | `GET /api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/raw/{filepath}?ref={branch}` | Streams the raw markdown or JSON file content. |
|
||||
| **File Metadata** | `GET /api/v1/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{filepath}?ref={branch}` | Returns metadata, commit info, and file size. |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 4. Repository Folder Taxonomy & Routing
|
||||
|
||||
The files in `Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup` map to website sections as follows:
|
||||
|
||||
| Repository Directory / File | Category | Target Route / UI Component |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| `challenges/*/readme.md`, `challenges.md` | `challenges` | `/challenges` & `/wiki?path=challenges/...` |
|
||||
| `tools/*.md`, `Supporting-Our-Community.md` | `tools` | `/tools` & `/wiki?path=tools/...` |
|
||||
| `HueForge/README.md`, `HueForge/3d-Fuel.json` | `hueforge` | `/tools` & `/wiki?path=HueForge/...` |
|
||||
| `announcements/*.md` | `announcements` | `/wiki?path=announcements/...` |
|
||||
| `Readme.md`, `itinerary.md`, `ideas.md` | `meetup` | `/wiki?path=Readme.md` (Home) |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 5. Frontmatter YAML Schema Standard
|
||||
|
||||
Markdown files can optionally define frontmatter for card titles, badges, and sorting:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints"
|
||||
category: "challenges"
|
||||
subcategory: "2026"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Functional utility and everyday practicality challenge."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- active
|
||||
- functional
|
||||
- contest
|
||||
---
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If frontmatter is omitted, the title defaults to the filename (or first `# H1` header), and the category defaults to the parent folder name.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 6. Implementation Architecture
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. New Content Service: `CommunityRepoService.cs`
|
||||
Replaces legacy `wikiAPI` in `SharedClasses/`:
|
||||
- **`GetContentTreeAsync()`**: Fetches and caches the recursive git tree for `{Owner}/{Repo}@{Branch}`.
|
||||
- **`GetRawFileAsync(string path)`**: Downloads raw markdown text using `?ref={Branch}`.
|
||||
- **`GetFilamentDatabaseAsync()`**: Downloads and deserializes `HueForge/3d-Fuel.json`.
|
||||
- **`ParseFrontmatter(string markdown)`**: Extracts metadata (`title`, `category`, `order`, `tags`) using `FrontmatterParser.cs`.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Dedicated Hub: `Fargo3D.Web/Components/Pages/Tools.razor`
|
||||
- **Route**: `@page "/tools"`
|
||||
- **Partner Voucher Card**: 3D Fuel voucher with one-click code copy and direct tracking link.
|
||||
- **Interactive HueForge Palette**: Visual swatch grid populated directly from `HueForge/3d-Fuel.json`.
|
||||
- **Community Supplies**: Community-tested recommendations pulled directly from the repo's tools markdown.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Categorized Wiki Tree: `WikiPage.razor`
|
||||
- Replaces flat list with folder-aware accordion sidebar:
|
||||
- 📅 **Meetup & Schedule** (`Readme.md`, `itinerary.md`, `ideas.md`)
|
||||
- 🏆 **Maker Challenges** (Grouped by year/month)
|
||||
- 🛠️ **Tools & Hardware** (Supplies, recommendations)
|
||||
- 🎨 **HueForge Guides** (Filament guides, color theory)
|
||||
- 📢 **Announcements Archive**
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 7. Migration & Local Testing Workflow
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create Branch or Fork**:
|
||||
- In `meetup.fargo3d.com`, create a branch (e.g. `v5-content`) or fork `3DPrintMeetup` to your user account.
|
||||
2. **Update Local Config**:
|
||||
- Set `"Branch": "v5-content"` in `appsettings.Development.json`.
|
||||
3. **Develop & Verify**:
|
||||
- Commit markdown and images to your branch/fork.
|
||||
- Run `Fargo3D.Web` locally — it will immediately pull the new structure from your branch without affecting production.
|
||||
4. **Merge to Production**:
|
||||
- Merge your content branch into `master` on `Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup`.
|
||||
78
docs/wiki-needed-changes.md
Normal file
78
docs/wiki-needed-changes.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
|
||||
# Wiki & Repository Needed Changes Tracker (`wiki needed changes.md`)
|
||||
|
||||
This document tracks all content updates, cleanups, structural refactorings, and link fixes needed in the **Fargo 3D Content Repository** (`Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup`).
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 1. Folder-Based Cleanups (Deprecating Legacy Flat Wiki Tags)
|
||||
|
||||
Because the site now infers categories, archive status, and hub placement directly from **folder paths**, markdown files no longer require extensive YAML tags.
|
||||
|
||||
### Folder Inference Rules:
|
||||
| Folder Path | Automatic Category | Automatic Status / Badging | Frontmatter Required? |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| `challenges/current/current.md` | `challenges` | **Active Challenge** | Optional (title inferred from `# H1`) |
|
||||
| `challenges/current/upcoming.md` | `challenges` | **Upcoming Preview** | Optional |
|
||||
| `challenges/current/readme.md` | `challenges` | Hub overview / Index | Optional |
|
||||
| `challenges/archive/*.md` | `challenges` | **Archived Challenge** | Optional (year/month inferred from filename) |
|
||||
| `tools/*.md` | `tools` | **Community Gear & Supplies** | Optional |
|
||||
| `HueForge/*.md` | `hueforge` | **Guides & Calibration** | Optional |
|
||||
| `announcements/*.md` | `announcements` | **Monthly Announcements** | Optional (date inferred from filename) |
|
||||
| `/` (Root) | `meetup` | **General Meetup Info** | Optional |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 2. Redundant Root Files Cleanup
|
||||
|
||||
With the migration to dedicated folders on `dev`, several duplicate files in the root can be archived or cleaned up once the website reads from folders:
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] **`Supporting-Our-Community.md`** (Root):
|
||||
- Duplicate of `tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md`. Can be removed once tools route points to `tools/`.
|
||||
- [x] **`Current-Challenge.md`** & **`Upcoming-Challenge.md`** (Root):
|
||||
- Replaced by `challenges/current/current.md` and `challenges/current/upcoming.md`.
|
||||
- [x] **`Challenge-Archive.md`** & **`challenges.md`** (Root):
|
||||
- Replaced by `challenges/readme.md` and `challenges/archive/readme.md`.
|
||||
- [x] **`wiki-content-gitea/`** folder:
|
||||
- Legacy flat wiki mirror. Can be retired once the website is reading from the primary repo folders.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 3. Link Standardization Across Markdown Files
|
||||
|
||||
In the legacy Gitea wiki, links were flat slugs (e.g. ``[Itinerary](Itinerary)`` or ``[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)``). For standard git repository browsing and web rendering:
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] Update `Home.md` / `Readme.md`:
|
||||
- Change `(Itinerary)` -> `(itinerary.md)`
|
||||
- Change `(Important-Dates)` -> `(Important-Dates.md)`
|
||||
- Change `(Ideas-and-Planning)` -> `(ideas.md)`
|
||||
- Change `(Current-Challenge)` -> `(challenges/current/current.md)`
|
||||
- Change `(Challenge-Archive)` -> `(challenges/archive/readme.md)`
|
||||
- Change `(Supporting-Our-Community)` -> `(tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md)`
|
||||
- [x] Update `challenges/current/current.md`:
|
||||
- Change ``[← Back to Challenges Hub](../readme.md)`` (already clean relative link).
|
||||
- Verify link to ``[Upcoming Preview](upcoming.md)``.
|
||||
- [x] Update `challenges/archive/*.md`:
|
||||
- Update any backlink headers to `[← Back to Challenge Archive](readme.md)`.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 4. HueForge & Structured Assets Tasks
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] **`HueForge/3d-Fuel.json`**:
|
||||
- Verify JSON structure is valid and contains latest colors. (Verified: 127+ color entries with Hex, Brand, Transmissivity, Type).
|
||||
- [x] **`HueForge/README.md`**:
|
||||
- Add quick link to download `3d-Fuel.json` directly from the raw repo URL.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 5. Frontmatter Simplification Standard
|
||||
|
||||
Authors no longer need to write 12 lines of YAML. The standard is now lightweight:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
---
|
||||
```
|
||||
*(Category, active/archive status, and tags like `challenge` and `tools` are now inferred automatically by folder location).*
|
||||
50
ideas.md
50
ideas.md
@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Print Meetup Ideas & Planning
|
||||
|
||||
## 🏆 Competition Format: "Sliced" Design Challenge *(Sticky Note 1)*
|
||||
|
||||
> Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format
|
||||
|
||||
- **Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
|
||||
- **Community Outreach** *(Sticky Note 1)*:
|
||||
- Reach out to local schools and robotics teams for participation
|
||||
- Coordinate with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
|
||||
- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
|
||||
|
||||
## 📋 Event Structure & Categories
|
||||
|
||||
### Show & Tell Segments *(Sticky Note 2)*
|
||||
|
||||
- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
|
||||
- **Recognition**: Prizes for each category winner
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Take photos of winners to share to social media
|
||||
- **Video Documentation**: Record videos of winners for social media sharing
|
||||
- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
|
||||
- **Event Recap**: *(Note: This was crossed out in original sticky note - may need further discussion)*
|
||||
|
||||
### Prize Structure
|
||||
|
||||
- Individual category winners
|
||||
- Overall competition winner
|
||||
- People's choice award
|
||||
|
||||
## 🗓️ Monthly Challenges & Community Engagement
|
||||
|
||||
### Challenge Selection Process *(Sticky Note 3)*
|
||||
|
||||
- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
|
||||
- **Community Input**:
|
||||
- Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
|
||||
- Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
|
||||
- **Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
|
||||
|
||||
### Voting & Participation *(Sticky Note 3)*
|
||||
|
||||
- Discord community polls
|
||||
- School partnership voting
|
||||
- Public showcase events
|
||||
- Integration between Discord and school communities
|
||||
122
itinerary.md
122
itinerary.md
@@ -1,103 +1,43 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
include_toc: true
|
||||
title: "Meeting Itinerary"
|
||||
category: "meetup"
|
||||
order: 2
|
||||
description: "Standard meeting schedule, agenda breakdown, and format for monthly gatherings (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- meetup
|
||||
- schedule
|
||||
---
|
||||
[← Back to Home Page](Readme.md)
|
||||
|
||||
# 3D Print Meetup Schedule
|
||||
# Meeting Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
## 📅 Meeting Format & Timeline
|
||||
Our monthly gatherings follow a 2-hour format designed for networking, technical learning, and project sharing.
|
||||
|
||||
**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
|
||||
| Time | Segment | Details |
|
||||
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
|
||||
| **6:00 - 6:15 PM** | **Arrival & Social Time** | Welcome, sign-in, and informal maker networking |
|
||||
| **6:15 - 6:30 PM** | **Industry News & Updates** | Latest 3D printing hardware, slicer releases, and local announcements |
|
||||
| **6:30 - 7:15 PM** | **Show & Tell & Challenge Judging** | Community project showcase and voting on the active monthly challenge |
|
||||
| **7:15 - 7:45 PM** | **Featured Technical Presentation** | Deep dive workshop or guest demo |
|
||||
| **7:45 - 8:00 PM** | **Challenge Winner & Wrap-Up** | Prize award, announcement of next month's challenge, and open Q&A |
|
||||
|
||||
### 🕕 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Arrival & Social Time
|
||||
|
||||
**Duration: 15 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Welcome new members and returning participants
|
||||
- Informal networking and conversation
|
||||
- Setup and equipment check
|
||||
- Coffee/refreshments (if available)
|
||||
|
||||
### 🕕 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Industry News & Updates
|
||||
|
||||
**Duration: 30 minutes**
|
||||
**Presenter: John**
|
||||
|
||||
- Latest 3D printing industry developments
|
||||
- New technology announcements and trends
|
||||
- 3D Fuel product updates and releases
|
||||
- Market insights and innovations
|
||||
- Q&A session for industry-related questions
|
||||
|
||||
### 🕕 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Show & Tell
|
||||
|
||||
**Duration: 15-30 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Community member project presentations
|
||||
- Recent prints and creations showcase
|
||||
- **Challenge judging** (when entries from previous month's challenge are present)
|
||||
- Problem-solving discussions
|
||||
- Technique sharing and tips
|
||||
- Challenge submissions and updates
|
||||
- Quick project demos
|
||||
|
||||
### 🕖 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Featured Presentation
|
||||
|
||||
**Duration: 30 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- In-depth technical presentations
|
||||
- Guest speaker sessions
|
||||
- Workshop demonstrations
|
||||
- Challenge announcements and explanations
|
||||
- Advanced technique tutorials
|
||||
- Interactive learning sessions
|
||||
|
||||
### 🕗 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing & General Discussion
|
||||
|
||||
**Duration: 15 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Meeting wrap-up and summary
|
||||
- Upcoming events and announcements
|
||||
- Informal discussion and final questions
|
||||
- Networking and contact exchange
|
||||
- Cleanup and departure preparation
|
||||
|
||||
## 📋 Meeting Guidelines
|
||||
## Meeting Guidelines
|
||||
|
||||
### Participation Tips
|
||||
|
||||
- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time
|
||||
- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints
|
||||
- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A
|
||||
- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout
|
||||
- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time.
|
||||
- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints.
|
||||
- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A.
|
||||
- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout.
|
||||
|
||||
### Presentation Guidelines
|
||||
|
||||
- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum
|
||||
- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging
|
||||
- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance
|
||||
- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing
|
||||
- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum.
|
||||
- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging.
|
||||
- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance.
|
||||
- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible.
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing.
|
||||
|
||||
### Meeting Etiquette
|
||||
|
||||
- Respect time limits for each segment
|
||||
- Allow everyone opportunity to participate
|
||||
- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing
|
||||
- Help with setup and cleanup as needed
|
||||
|
||||
## 🗓️ Schedule Flexibility
|
||||
|
||||
**Note**: Timing may adjust based on:
|
||||
|
||||
- Number of show & tell participants
|
||||
- Challenge entries requiring judging from previous month
|
||||
- Complexity of featured presentation
|
||||
- Special events or challenges
|
||||
- Community engagement levels
|
||||
|
||||
**Typical Variations**:
|
||||
|
||||
- Show & Tell: 15-30 minutes (depending on participation and challenge judging)
|
||||
- Featured Presentation: 30 minutes (fixed duration)
|
||||
- Buffer time built into closing segment for overruns
|
||||
- Respect time limits for each segment.
|
||||
- Allow everyone opportunity to participate.
|
||||
- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing.
|
||||
- Help with setup and cleanup as needed.
|
||||
|
||||
35
tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md
Normal file
35
tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Supporting Our Community"
|
||||
category: "tools"
|
||||
order: 1
|
||||
description: "Community-tested 3D printing tools, filament dry boxes, reusable desiccant, and partner discounts."
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- affiliate
|
||||
- tools
|
||||
- filament
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Supporting Our Community & Recommended Tools
|
||||
|
||||
When you purchase supplies using the affiliate links below, proceeds go directly toward funding meetup prizes, demonstration materials, and community filament spools.
|
||||
|
||||
## Partner Discounts
|
||||
|
||||
### 3D Fuel Filament
|
||||
- **Discount Code**: Use code **`FARGO3D`** at checkout on [3DFuel.com](https://www.3dfuel.com/FARGO3D) for exclusive community savings.
|
||||
- **Support**: A percentage of every order using our code supports our monthly meetup prize pool.
|
||||
|
||||
## Community-Tested Gear & Supplies
|
||||
|
||||
### 3D Print Bed Removal Tools
|
||||
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - 3D Print Removal Spatula & Tool Set](https://amzn.to/3Ln2Akf)
|
||||
- **Maker Notes**: One of the most effective and safe toolsets for releasing prints from textured and smooth PEI build plates without gouging the coating. The flexible thin spatula edge slides under brim edges easily.
|
||||
|
||||
### Filament Storage Dry Boxes
|
||||
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - Airtight Filament Storage Boxes](https://amzn.to/4poin0c)
|
||||
- **Maker Notes**: Heavy-duty, airtight storage containers for keeping moisture-sensitive filaments (PETG, TPU, PLA+, Nylon) dry. Easily modified with pneumatic fittings for direct reverse-Bowden feeding.
|
||||
|
||||
### Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant
|
||||
- **Product Link**: [Amazon - Reusable Color-Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant](https://amzn.to/4st52q2)
|
||||
- **Maker Notes**: High-capacity beads that change color (purple/pink) when saturated, indicating when they need to be recharged in an oven or microwave.
|
||||
- **Meetup Tip**: If you do not need a full multi-pound jug, talk to us at the monthly meetup to pick up a smaller portion.
|
||||
@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
gitea: none
|
||||
tags:
|
||||
- challenge
|
||||
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[← Back to Home Page](Home)
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# Current Challenge: September 2026
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## Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints
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As we head into fall, it's time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with **Practi"FALL" Prints**!
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Whether it's an everyday household fix or a clever workshop tool, bring in a practical print that solves a problem or makes life easier.
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### The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
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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!
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### Submission Requirements
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* **Physical Model**: Bring your practical print to the **September 16th, 2026** meetup.
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* **Range of Entries**: Anything functional qualifies—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools.
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* **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.).
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### Judging & Prize
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* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution.
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* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
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### Timeline
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* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup)
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* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup)
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* **Winner Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup)
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**This challenge is active for September 2026**
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# 3D Print Meetup Wiki
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Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki contains comprehensive information about our community, meetings, challenges, and resources.
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## Quick Navigation
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### Meeting Information
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- **[Meeting Itinerary](Itinerary)** - Complete meeting schedule and format
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- **[Important Dates](Important-Dates)** - Upcoming meeting dates and schedule changes
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### Current Challenges
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- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"
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- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - October 2026: [To Be Determined]
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- **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges
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- **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges
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### Community Resources
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- **[Getting Started](Getting-Started)** - New member guide
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- **[Ideas and Planning](Ideas-and-Planning)** - Future concepts and community input
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- **[Supporting Our Community](Supporting-Our-Community)** - Tools and resources to support the group
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- **[Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA)** - Connect with the community online
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- **[Feedback](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)** - Send us your feedback and suggestions
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## About Our Meetup
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Our monthly 3D printing meetup brings together enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
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### Meeting Format
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- **Duration**: 2 hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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- **Structure**: Social time, industry updates, show & tell, presentations
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- **Community Focus**: Learning, sharing, and networking
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## Additional Resources
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### HueForge
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Enhance your multi-color 3D printing projects with specialized HueForge resources:
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- **[3D Fuel Filament Library](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/HueForge)** - Complete filament database for accurate color printing
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- **HueForge Tutorials** - Step-by-step guides for multi-color lithophanes and techniques *(Coming Soon)*
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- **Project Galleries** - Showcase of community HueForge creations *(Coming Soon)*
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### Community Creators
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Featured 3D printing content creators, channels, and educational resources:
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- **YouTube Channels** - Curated list of educational 3D printing creators *(Coming Soon)*
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- **Creator Spotlights** - Featured community members and their techniques *(Coming Soon)*
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- **Educational Content** - Tutorials, reviews, and guides from trusted sources *(Coming Soon)*
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This section continues to grow with creator partnerships, tutorial content, and community-recommended channels to help everyone advance their 3D printing skills.
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**Last Updated**: August 20, 2026
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# Ideas and Planning
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## Future Event Concepts
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### "Sliced" Design Challenge Format
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*Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format*
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**Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
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- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
|
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- **Community Engagement**: Head-to-head competitions create excitement
|
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- **Skill Development**: Challenges participants to think creatively under pressure
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|
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### Community Outreach Initiatives
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#### School Partnerships
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- **Target**: Local schools and robotics teams for participation
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- **Coordination**: Work with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
|
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- **Educational Value**: Introduce students to advanced 3D printing techniques
|
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- **Pipeline**: Create pathway from education to community involvement
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#### Discord Integration
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- **Community Input**: Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
|
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- **Voting Platform**: Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
|
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- **Ongoing Engagement**: Maintain community connection between meetings
|
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|
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## Event Structure Improvements
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### Enhanced Show & Tell Format
|
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- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
|
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- **Recognition System**: Prizes for each category winner
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- **Documentation Strategy**:
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- Take photos of winners to share on social media
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- Record videos of winners for social media sharing
|
||||
- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
|
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|
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### Prize Structure Evolution
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- **Individual Category Winners**: Recognition for specific achievements
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- **Overall Competition Winner**: Grand prize for best submission
|
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- **People's Choice Award**: Community voting component
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|
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## Monthly Challenge Development
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|
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### Challenge Selection Process
|
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- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
|
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- **Community Input Process**:
|
||||
- Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
|
||||
- Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
|
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- Collect feedback during meetings
|
||||
|
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### Platform Integration
|
||||
- **Downslash Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
|
||||
- **Cross-Platform Voting**: Enable voting across Discord and school communities
|
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- **Documentation Sharing**: Streamline submission and sharing processes
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## Implementation Timeline
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### Short-Term Goals (Next 3 months)
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- Complete October transparency challenge
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- Develop November challenge theme
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- Establish school partnership contacts
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### Medium-Term Goals (3-6 months)
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||||
- Launch "Sliced" format pilot challenge
|
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- Implement Discord voting system
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||||
- Expand community outreach
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### Long-Term Vision (6+ months)
|
||||
- Regular competitive events
|
||||
- Strong school partnerships
|
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- Multi-platform community engagement
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||||
|
||||
## Community Feedback Integration
|
||||
|
||||
### Input Channels
|
||||
- **Meeting Discussions**: Collect ideas during meetups
|
||||
- **Discord Polls**: Online community voting
|
||||
- **School Feedback**: Educational partner input
|
||||
- **Organizer Coordination**: Regular planning sessions
|
||||
|
||||
### Idea Development Process
|
||||
1. **Collection**: Gather community suggestions
|
||||
2. **Evaluation**: Assess feasibility and interest
|
||||
3. **Planning**: Develop implementation strategy
|
||||
4. **Testing**: Pilot new concepts
|
||||
5. **Refinement**: Improve based on feedback
|
||||
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*This document represents ongoing planning discussions and community input. Ideas are subject to refinement and community approval.*
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[← Back to Home Page](Home)
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||||
# Important Dates
|
||||
|
||||
## Upcoming Meetup Schedule
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||||
|
||||
### Next Meetup
|
||||
|
||||
- **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
|
||||
- Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
|
||||
- Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
|
||||
|
||||
- **September Meetup: September 16th, 2026**
|
||||
- Judging of September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
|
||||
- Challenge announcement for October 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]")
|
||||
- Focus on practical, functional prints and problem solving
|
||||
|
||||
## Regular Meeting Schedule
|
||||
|
||||
### Standard Schedule
|
||||
- **When**: 3rd Wednesday of each month
|
||||
- **Time**: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
|
||||
- **Duration**: 2 hours
|
||||
|
||||
### Meeting Format
|
||||
- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
|
||||
- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
|
||||
- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
|
||||
- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
|
||||
- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion
|
||||
|
||||
## Challenge Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
### May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: April 29, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: May 20, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: May 20, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
### June 2026: "Show & Tell Extravaganza!"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: June 10, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: June 17, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: June 17, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
### July 2026: "Scarf Seams"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: June 17, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: July 15, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: July 15, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
### August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: July 15, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
### September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"
|
||||
|
||||
- **Challenge Announcement**: August 19, 2026
|
||||
- **Submission Deadline**: September 16, 2026
|
||||
- **Judging**: September 16, 2026 meetup
|
||||
|
||||
See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for complete details.
|
||||
|
||||
## Meeting Location
|
||||
|
||||
**Standard Location:**
|
||||
West Fargo Public Library
|
||||
215 Third St. E.
|
||||
West Fargo, ND 58078
|
||||
|
||||
*(Note: We will occasionally have one-off meetings at alternative venues, which will be announced in advance.)*
|
||||
|
||||
## Contact Information
|
||||
|
||||
[feedback@fargo3d.com](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Last Updated**: August 20, 2026
|
||||
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||||
# Meeting Itinerary
|
||||
|
||||
## Meeting Format & Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
|
||||
|
||||
## Schedule Breakdown
|
||||
|
||||
### 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Arrival & Social Time
|
||||
**Duration: 15 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Welcome new members and returning participants
|
||||
- Informal networking and conversation
|
||||
- Setup and equipment check
|
||||
- Coffee/refreshments (if available)
|
||||
|
||||
### 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Industry News & Updates
|
||||
**Duration: 30 minutes**
|
||||
**Presenter: John**
|
||||
|
||||
- Latest 3D printing industry developments
|
||||
- New technology announcements and trends
|
||||
- 3D Fuel product updates and releases
|
||||
- Market insights and innovations
|
||||
- Q&A session for industry-related questions
|
||||
|
||||
### 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Show & Tell
|
||||
**Duration: 15-30 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Community member project presentations
|
||||
- Recent prints and creations showcase
|
||||
- **Challenge judging** (when entries from previous month's challenge are present)
|
||||
- Problem-solving discussions
|
||||
- Technique sharing and tips
|
||||
- Challenge submissions and updates
|
||||
- Quick project demos
|
||||
|
||||
### 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Featured Presentation
|
||||
**Duration: 30 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- In-depth technical presentations
|
||||
- Guest speaker sessions
|
||||
- Workshop demonstrations
|
||||
- Challenge announcements and explanations
|
||||
- Advanced technique tutorials
|
||||
- Interactive learning sessions
|
||||
|
||||
### 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing & General Discussion
|
||||
**Duration: 15 minutes**
|
||||
|
||||
- Meeting wrap-up and summary
|
||||
- Upcoming events and announcements
|
||||
- Informal discussion and final questions
|
||||
- Networking and contact exchange
|
||||
- Cleanup and departure preparation
|
||||
|
||||
## Meeting Guidelines
|
||||
|
||||
### Participation Tips
|
||||
- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time
|
||||
- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints
|
||||
- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A
|
||||
- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout
|
||||
|
||||
### Presentation Guidelines
|
||||
- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum
|
||||
- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging
|
||||
- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance
|
||||
- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing
|
||||
|
||||
### Meeting Etiquette
|
||||
- Respect time limits for each segment
|
||||
- Allow everyone opportunity to participate
|
||||
- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing
|
||||
- Help with setup and cleanup as needed
|
||||
|
||||
## Schedule Flexibility
|
||||
|
||||
**Note**: Timing may adjust based on:
|
||||
- Number of show & tell participants
|
||||
- Challenge entries requiring judging from previous month
|
||||
- Complexity of featured presentation
|
||||
- Special events or challenges
|
||||
- Community engagement levels
|
||||
|
||||
**Typical Variations**:
|
||||
- Show & Tell: 15-30 minutes (depending on participation and challenge judging)
|
||||
- Featured Presentation: 30 minutes (fixed duration)
|
||||
- Buffer time built into closing segment for overruns
|
||||
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