From 4bce504a0263326fd927b4506e706471bec6a1ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meetup Organizer Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:28:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Sync August challenge and updates to wiki Co-Authored-By: Claude --- Challenge-Archive.md | 1 + Current-Challenge.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- Home.md | 6 +++--- July-2026.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4 files changed, 61 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) create mode 100644 July-2026.md diff --git a/Challenge-Archive.md b/Challenge-Archive.md index 05e9019..58a5759 100644 --- a/Challenge-Archive.md +++ b/Challenge-Archive.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Welcome to the Challenge Archive! Here you'll find summaries of all past monthly ### 2026 +- **[July 2026: "Scarf Seams"](July-2026)** - Mastered the art of scarf seam placement on spheres! - **[June 2026: "Show & Tell Extravaganza!"](June-2026)** - Community showcase challenge with filament prizes! - **[May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"](May-2026)** - Pushed boundaries with crazy or wild ideas again! - **[April 2026: "Bring an Experiment"](April-2026)** - Show & Tell style experiment failures and successes. diff --git a/Current-Challenge.md b/Current-Challenge.md index 02e46c7..4d55fa3 100644 --- a/Current-Challenge.md +++ b/Current-Challenge.md @@ -2,38 +2,38 @@ gitea: none tags: - challenge - - challenge-008 + - challenge-009 --- [← Back to Home Page](Home) -# Current Challenge: July 2026 +# Current Challenge: August 2026 -## Challenge: Scarf Seams +## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza -Master the art of scarf seam placement! This month's challenge focuses on dialing in your scarf seam settings and techniques. +This month, we're diving into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether you are a long-time user or completely new to the system, it's time to show off your organizational skills. -### The Focus - -The scarf seam is a powerful tool in your 3D printing arsenal. This challenge asks you to create a model with a carefully placed scarf seam on a **sphere**. Use this opportunity to experiment with different settings and share what you've learned about getting the perfect seam placement. - -One of our community members designed a great test part specifically for this challenge! You can find their test model in our Discord server here: -[Community Scarf Seam Test Part](https://discord.com/channels/743827009494319226/1420553252587438142/1517194820706242570){target="_blank"} - -*(If you are not yet a member of our Discord community, you can join us using this link: [Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA){target="_blank"})* +### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency +The goal is to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem or simply looks great. ### Submission Requirements -* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **July 15th, 2026** meetup. -* **Size Constraint**: Your object must fit within a **75mm cubed space**. -* **Seam Location**: The seam must be positioned on a sphere (you can use the bottom half square approach if desired). -* **Settings Discussion**: Be prepared to share your print settings, temperature, speed, and any tricks you discovered for achieving clean scarf seams. +* **Physical Model**: Bring your prints to the August meetup. +* **Required Components**: + * At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate). + * One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base. This can be a bin, a cover, a tool holder, or any other accessory of your choice. +* **The Story**: Be ready to explain what the accessory is for and how you approached the print. + +### Judging & Prize + +* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality. +* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**! ### Timeline -* **Challenge Announcement**: June 17th, 2026 -* **Show & Tell / Discussion**: July 15th, 2026 meetup -* **Winner Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 meetup +* **Challenge Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 (at July meetup) +* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup) +* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup) --- -**This challenge is currently active for July 2026** \ No newline at end of file +**This challenge is currently active for August 2026** diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index 9139955..2f10abc 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki conta ### Current Challenges -- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - July 2026: "Scarf Seams" -- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - August 2026: [To Be Determined] +- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza" +- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - September 2026: [To Be Determined] - **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges - **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges @@ -56,4 +56,4 @@ This section continues to grow with creator partnerships, tutorial content, and --- -**Last Updated**: June 10, 2026 +**Last Updated**: July 16, 2026 diff --git a/July-2026.md b/July-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..58810e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/July-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +gitea: none +tags: + - challenge + - archive-008 +--- +[← Back to Home Page](Home) + +# 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**