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| September 2026: Practi-FALL Prints | challenges | 2026 | 202609 | September 2026 challenge focusing on functional utility and everyday practicality. |
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Past Challenge: September 2026
Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints
As we headed into fall, it was time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with Practi"FALL" Prints!
Whether it was an everyday household fix or a clever workshop tool, makers brought in practical prints that solved problems or made life easier.
The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
The goal was to design or print a functional item that serves a practical purpose. This could be anything from a simple door stop, cord clip, or drawer organizer, to a crazy multi-levered bottle or can opener, tool jig, or replacement bracket!
Submission Requirements
- Physical Model: Brought to the September 16th, 2026 meetup.
- Range of Entries: Anything functional qualified—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools.
- The Story: Participants demonstrated or explained what problem their print solved, how they used it, and their printing/design approach (materials, infill, orientation for strength, etc.).
Judging & Prize
- Voting: The group voted on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution.
- Prize: The winner received a free spool of filament!
Timeline
- Challenge Announcement: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup)
- Show & Tell / Voting: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup)
- Winner Announcement: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup)
This challenge was active for September 2026 and is now archived.