Add print time tiebreaker to November challenge

Eric Spooner
2025-10-31 08:13:28 -05:00
parent 60312a2ae5
commit 72e9ec9940

@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? Thi
1. **Layer Line Visibility** (100%): The appearance and visibility of layer lines - less visible is better 1. **Layer Line Visibility** (100%): The appearance and visibility of layer lines - less visible is better
- All cubes must meet basic challenge requirements (25mm cube dimensions, exactly 2 walls, 0.4mm nozzle, no post-processing) - All cubes must meet basic challenge requirements (25mm cube dimensions, exactly 2 walls, 0.4mm nozzle, no post-processing)
- Winner is determined solely by smoothness of surface and minimal layer line appearance - Winner is determined solely by smoothness of surface and minimal layer line appearance
- **Tiebreaker**: If two prints are too close to differentiate, the fastest print time wins
### Submission Requirements ### Submission Requirements
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? Thi
- **Dimension Verification**: Must be exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm - **Dimension Verification**: Must be exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm
- **Wall Count Verification**: Must show exactly 2 walls when inspected - **Wall Count Verification**: Must show exactly 2 walls when inspected
- **Nozzle Verification**: Must be printed with 0.4mm nozzle - **Nozzle Verification**: Must be printed with 0.4mm nozzle
- **Print Time**: Record and report your total print time (used as tiebreaker if needed)
- **Settings Documentation**: Share your winning settings (layer height, temperature, speed, cooling, techniques) - **Settings Documentation**: Share your winning settings (layer height, temperature, speed, cooling, techniques)
- **Process Notes**: Brief description of your approach - **Process Notes**: Brief description of your approach