diff --git a/Current-Challenge.md b/Current-Challenge.md index 7322a6c..80dd00f 100644 --- a/Current-Challenge.md +++ b/Current-Challenge.md @@ -1,84 +1,186 @@ -[← Back to Home Page](Home) +[← Back to Home Page](Home)[← Back to Home Page](Home) -# Current Challenge: October 2025 -## "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" -Experience the clarity of 3D Fuel's "Clearly Natural" filament in this transparency-focused challenge! Participants will attempt to create the clearest possible print, testing the limits of clear filament printing techniques. +# Current Challenge: November 2025# Current Challenge: November 2025 -## Challenge Details -### Materials & Constraints -- **Filament**: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" - Available in two variations: - - PCTG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) - - PLA (Polylactic Acid) -- **Maximum Filament Usage**: 250g per entry -- **Model Specification**: Cylinder - 25mm diameter x 50mm height -- **Print Mode**: Vase mode (approximately 6 grams of filament) +## "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?"## "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" -### Competition Categories -- **PCTG Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PCTG -- **PLA Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PLA -- **Overall Winner**: Best clarity across both divisions -### Judging Criteria +Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? This challenge pushes your printer tuning, slicer settings, and material knowledge to the limit. The goal is simple but difficult: create a 25mm cube with 2 walls and no top that looks so smooth, people question whether it was actually 3D printed!Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? This challenge pushes your printer tuning, slicer settings, and material knowledge to the limit. The goal is simple but difficult: create a 25mm cube with 2 walls and no top that looks so smooth, people question whether it was actually 3D printed! + + + +## Challenge Details## Challenge Details + + + +### Materials & Constraints### Materials & Constraints + + + +- **Filament**: 3D Fuel filament (any type: PLA+, Pro PLA+, PCTG etc.)- **Filament**: 3D Fuel filament (any type: PLA+, Pro PLA+, PCTG etc.) + +- **Nozzle Requirement**: Must use a 0.4mm nozzle (REQUIRED)- **Nozzle Requirement**: Must use a 0.4mm nozzle (REQUIRED) + +- **Estimated Filament Usage**: Approximately 3 grams (for reference only)- **Estimated Filament Usage**: Approximately 3 grams (for reference only) + +- **Model Specification**:- **Model Specification**: + + - **Dimensions**: Exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm cube (REQUIRED) - **Dimensions**: Exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm cube (REQUIRED) + + - **Wall Count**: Exactly 2 walls (no more, no less) (REQUIRED) - **Wall Count**: Exactly 2 walls (no more, no less) (REQUIRED) + + - **Top Layers**: 0 (no top surface) - **Top Layers**: 0 (no top surface) + + - **Bottom Layers**: Standard (as needed for proper adhesion) - **Bottom Layers**: Standard (as needed for proper adhesion) + + - **Infill**: 0% (hollow interior) - **Infill**: 0% (hollow interior) + +- **Print Mode**: Standard FDM/FFF printing (no resin printing)- **Print Mode**: Standard FDM/FFF printing (no resin printing) + + + +### Competition Categories### Competition Categories + + + +- **Smoothest Surface**: Best overall surface finish with minimal visible layer lines straight off the printer- **Smoothest Surface**: Best overall surface finish with minimal visible layer lines straight off the printer + +- **No post-processing allowed** - cubes must be judged as-printed- **No post-processing allowed** - cubes must be judged as-printed + + + +### Judging Criteria### Judging Criteria + + + +1. **Layer Line Visibility** (100%): The appearance and visibility of layer lines - less visible is better1. **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 - **Tiebreaker**: If two prints are too close to differentiate, the fastest print time wins -1. **Clarity & Transparency** (40%): How clear and glass-like is the final print? -2. **Print Quality** (30%): Surface finish, layer adhesion, and overall structural integrity -3. **Technique Innovation** (20%): Creative printing techniques to maximize transparency 4. **Challenge Adherence** (10%): Following material constraints and using supplied model ### Submission Requirements -- **Model Compliance**: Cylinder must measure 25mm diameter x 50mm height -- **Vase Mode**: Must be printed in vase mode (single perimeter wall) -- **Weight Verification**: Should use approximately 6 grams of filament -- **Documentation**: Include photos showing transparency (with light sources) -- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used (layer height, temperature, speed, etc.) -- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used to achieve clarity +### Submission Requirements -## Timeline +- **Physical Model**: Bring your printed 25mm cube to the December meetup for judging + +- **Dimension Verification**: Must be exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm- **Model Compliance**: Cylinder must measure 25mm diameter x 50mm height + +- **Wall Count Verification**: Must show exactly 2 walls when inspected- **Vase Mode**: Must be printed in vase mode (single perimeter wall) + +- **Nozzle Verification**: Must be printed with 0.4mm nozzle- **Weight Verification**: Should use approximately 6 grams of filament + +- **Print Time**: Record and report your total print time (used as tiebreaker if needed)- **Documentation**: Include photos showing transparency (with light sources) + +- **Settings Documentation**: Share your winning settings (layer height, temperature, speed, cooling, techniques)- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used (layer height, temperature, speed, etc.) + +- **Process Notes**: Brief description of your approach- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used to achieve clarity + + + +## Timeline## Timeline + + + +- **Challenge Announcement**: November 12, 2025 (at November meetup)- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025 + +- **Submission Deadline**: December 10, 2025 (at December meetup)- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025 + +- **Judging Period**: December 10, 2025 (during December meetup)- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025 + +- **Winner Announcement**: December 10, 2025 (end of December meetup)- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025 -- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025 -- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025 -- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025 -- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025 - **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025 +## Creating the Cube Model + ## Creating the Cylinder Model +### Using the Provided Model + ### Using Bambu Studio +**Download the pre-configured cube:** + **Step 1: Add Primitive** -1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project -2. Right-click on the build plate -3. Select "Add Primitive" + +- **File Location**: [Challenge Files/November2025/Cube.3mf](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/Challenge%20Files/November2025/Cube.3mf)1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project + +- **Pre-configured**: Already set to 25mm x 25mm x 25mm with 2 walls and no top2. Right-click on the build plate + +- **Ready to slice**: Import into your slicer and adjust settings for your printer3. Select "Add Primitive" + 4. Select "Cylinder" -**Step 2: Resize the Cylinder** -1. Click to resize the cylinder -2. Uncheck "uniform scale" if checked -3. Set X and Y to 25mm -4. Set Z to 50mm +### Creating from Scratch in Bambu Studio + +**Step 2: Resize the Cylinder** + +**Step 1: Add Primitive**1. Click to resize the cylinder + +2. Uncheck "uniform scale" if checked + +1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project3. Set X and Y to 25mm + +2. Right-click on the build plate4. Set Z to 50mm + +3. Select "Add Primitive" + +4. Select "Cube"### Alternative Methods -### Alternative Methods - **Fusion 360**: Create cylinder sketch, extrude to 50mm height -- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions + +**Step 2: Resize the Cube**- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions + - **FreeCAD**: Create cylinder with specified dimensions -- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter x 50mm height + +1. Click to resize the cube- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter x 50mm height + +2. Set X to 25mm and Y and Z should also set to 25mm ## Awards & Recognition +### Alternative Methods + ### Awards -- **PCTG Division Winner**: Recognition + prize -- **PLA Division Winner**: Recognition + prize -- **Overall "Glass Master" Winner**: Grand prize + recognition -- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite + +- **Fusion 360**: Create square sketch (25mm x 25mm), extrude to 25mm height- **PCTG Division Winner**: Recognition + prize + +- **Tinkercad**: Use cube shape, adjust dimensions to 25mm x 25mm x 25mm- **PLA Division Winner**: Recognition + prize + +- **FreeCAD**: Create cube with specified dimensions- **Overall "Glass Master" Winner**: Grand prize + recognition + +- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cube 25mm x 25mm x 25mm- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite + - **Innovation Award**: Most creative clarity technique +## Awards & Recognition + ### Documentation -- Winner photos for social media sharing + +### Awards- Winner photos for social media sharing + - Video documentation of winning techniques -- Settings and process sharing for community learning \ No newline at end of file + +- **Smoothest Surface Winner**: Best layer-line elimination straight off the printer- Settings and process sharing for community learning +- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite + +### Documentation + +- Winner photos for social media sharing +- Settings profiles shared with community +- Technique documentation for learning + +--- + +**Full challenge details**: [November 2025 Challenge Repository](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/challenges/November-2025) diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index beeb720..9142433 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -1,8 +1,7 @@ -# **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES** +## **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGE** -## **Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday** +## **December Meetup Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday** -- **November Meetup: November 12th, 2025** - **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025** **We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.** @@ -22,8 +21,8 @@ Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki conta ### 🏆 Current Challenges -- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" -- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - November 2025: "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" +- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - November 2025: "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" +- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - December 2025: [TBD] - **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges - **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges diff --git a/Upcoming-Challenge.md b/Upcoming-Challenge.md index eb6bc29..455593d 100644 --- a/Upcoming-Challenge.md +++ b/Upcoming-Challenge.md @@ -1,24 +1,45 @@ -[← Back to Home Page](Home) +[← Back to Home Page](Home)[← Back to Home Page](Home) -# Upcoming Challenge: November 2025 -## "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" -Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? This challenge pushes your printer tuning, slicer settings, and material knowledge to the limit. The goal is simple but difficult: create a 25mm cube with 2 walls and no top that looks so smooth, people question whether it was actually 3D printed! +# Upcoming Challenge: December 2025# Upcoming Challenge: November 2025 -## Challenge Details -### Materials & Constraints -- **Filament**: 3D Fuel filament (any type: PLA+, Pro PLA+, PCTG etc.) +## [Challenge Title TBD]## "Wait, This Was Printed? How Are There No Layer Lines?" + + + +**This challenge will be announced at the December 10th, 2025 meetup!**Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? This challenge pushes your printer tuning, slicer settings, and material knowledge to the limit. The goal is simple but difficult: create a 25mm cube with 2 walls and no top that looks so smooth, people question whether it was actually 3D printed! + + + +## What We Know So Far## Challenge Details + + + +- **Challenge Announcement**: December 10, 2025 (at December meetup)### Materials & Constraints + +- **Submission Deadline**: January 2026 (at January meetup) + +- **Judging**: January 2026 (during January meetup)- **Filament**: 3D Fuel filament (any type: PLA+, Pro PLA+, PCTG etc.) + - **Nozzle Requirement**: Must use a 0.4mm nozzle (REQUIRED) -- **Estimated Filament Usage**: Approximately 3 grams (for reference only) + +## Challenge Details Coming Soon- **Estimated Filament Usage**: Approximately 3 grams (for reference only) + - **Model Specification**: - - **Dimensions**: Exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm cube (REQUIRED) + +Challenge theme, requirements, and full details will be revealed at the December meetup. Stay tuned! - **Dimensions**: Exactly 25mm x 25mm x 25mm cube (REQUIRED) + - **Wall Count**: Exactly 2 walls (no more, no less) (REQUIRED) - - **Top Layers**: 0 (no top surface) + +--- - **Top Layers**: 0 (no top surface) + - **Bottom Layers**: Standard (as needed for proper adhesion) - - **Infill**: 0% (hollow interior) + +**This challenge will become active on December 10, 2025** - **Infill**: 0% (hollow interior) + - **Print Mode**: Standard FDM/FFF printing (no resin printing) ### Competition Categories @@ -56,13 +77,13 @@ Can you achieve the smoothest, most layer-line-free surface finish possible? Thi **Download the pre-configured cube:** -- **File Location**: [Challenge Files/November2025/Cube.3mf](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/Challenge%20Files/November2025/Cube.3mf) +- **File Location**: [Challenge Files/November2025/Cube.3mf](https://gitea.ercomputersolutions.net/espoon/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/Challenge%20Files/November2025/Cube.3mf) - **Pre-configured**: Already set to 25mm x 25mm x 25mm with 2 walls and no top - **Ready to slice**: Import into your slicer and adjust settings for your printer ### Creating from Scratch -See the full [November 2025 Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/challenges/November-2025) for complete instructions on creating the model using Bambu Studio, Orca Slicer, or other CAD software. +See the full [November 2025 Challenge Details](https://gitea.ercomputersolutions.net/espoon/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/challenges/November-2025) for complete instructions on creating the model using Bambu Studio, Orca Slicer, or other CAD software. ## Tips for Success