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Archive August 2026 challenge and set September Practi"FALL" Prints active 

- Create August-2026.md and update Challenge-Archive.md
- Set Current-Challenge.md to September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints
- Set Upcoming-Challenge.md to October 2026 TBD
- Update Important-Dates.md and Home.md dates and milestones

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[← Back to Home Page](Home)
# Past Challenge: August 2026
## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza
In August 2026, we dove into the world of **Gridfinity**! Whether participants were long-time users or completely new to the modular organization system, members showed off their organizational skills and clever modules.
### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency
The goal was to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solved a real-world storage problem or simply looked great.
### Submission Requirements
* **Physical Model**: Brought to the August 19th, 2026 meetup.
* **Required Components**:
* At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate).
* One **Top Accessory** that fits into that base (a bin, cover, tool holder, or other custom accessory).
* **The Story**: Participants explained what their accessory was for and how they approached the design and print.
### Judging & Prize
* **Voting**: The group voted on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality.
* **Prize**: The winner received a **free spool of filament**!
### Timeline
* **Challenge Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 (at July meetup)
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 19th, 2026 (during August meetup)
* **Winner Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (end of August meetup)
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**This challenge was active for August 2026 and is now archived.**

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### 2026 ### 2026
- **[August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"](August-2026)** - Explored modular organization with custom Gridfinity bases and accessories!
- **[July 2026: "Scarf Seams"](July-2026)** - Mastered the art of scarf seam placement on spheres! - **[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! - **[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! - **[May 2026: "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)"](May-2026)** - Pushed boundaries with crazy or wild ideas again!

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[← Back to Home Page](Home) [← Back to Home Page](Home)
# Current Challenge: August 2026 # Current Challenge: September 2026
## Challenge: Gridfinity Extravaganza ## Challenge: Practi"FALL" Prints
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. As we head into fall, it's time to show off the practical power of 3D printing with **Practi"FALL" Prints**!
### The Focus: Organizational Efficiency 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.
The goal is to create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem or simply looks great.
### The Focus: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
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!
### Submission Requirements ### Submission Requirements
* **Physical Model**: Bring your prints to the August meetup. * **Physical Model**: Bring your practical print to the **September 16th, 2026** meetup.
* **Required Components**: * **Range of Entries**: Anything functional qualifies—from simple everyday utility items to complex mechanical openers or tools.
* At least one **Gridfinity Base** (the base plate). * **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.).
* 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 ### Judging & Prize
* **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on utility, creativity, and print quality. * **Voting**: The group will vote on their favorite entry based on practical usefulness, creativity, and execution.
* **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**! * **Prize**: The winner will receive a **free spool of filament**!
### Timeline ### Timeline
* **Challenge Announcement**: July 15th, 2026 (at July meetup) * **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup)
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: August 2026 (during August meetup) * **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 16th, 2026 (during September meetup)
* **Winner Announcement**: August 2026 (end of August meetup) * **Winner Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (end of September meetup)
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**This challenge is currently active for August 2026** **This challenge is currently active for September 2026**

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# 3D Print Meetup Wiki # 3D Print Meetup Wiki
Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki contains comprehensive information about our community, meetings, challenges, and resources. Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki contains comprehensive information about our community, meetings, challenges, and resources.
## Quick Navigation ## Quick Navigation
### Meeting Information ### Meeting Information
- **[Meeting Itinerary](Itinerary)** - Complete meeting schedule and format - **[Meeting Itinerary](Itinerary)** - Complete meeting schedule and format
- **[Important Dates](Important-Dates)** - Upcoming meeting dates and schedule changes - **[Important Dates](Important-Dates)** - Upcoming meeting dates and schedule changes
### Current Challenges ### Current Challenges
- **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza" - **[Active Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - September 2026: "Practi\"FALL\" Prints"
- **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - September 2026: [To Be Determined] - **[Upcoming Challenge](Upcoming-Challenge)** - October 2026: [To Be Determined]
- **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges - **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past challenges
- **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges - **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges
### Community Resources ### Community Resources
- **[Getting Started](Getting-Started)** - New member guide - **[Getting Started](Getting-Started)** - New member guide
- **[Ideas and Planning](Ideas-and-Planning)** - Future concepts and community input - **[Ideas and Planning](Ideas-and-Planning)** - Future concepts and community input
- **[Supporting Our Community](Supporting-Our-Community)** - Tools and resources to support the group - **[Supporting Our Community](Supporting-Our-Community)** - Tools and resources to support the group
- **[Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA)** - Connect with the community online - **[Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/EAwhSGMaA)** - Connect with the community online
- **[Feedback](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)** - Send us your feedback and suggestions - **[Feedback](mailto:feedback@fargo3d.com)** - Send us your feedback and suggestions
## About Our Meetup ## About Our Meetup
Our monthly 3D printing meetup brings together enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology. Our monthly 3D printing meetup brings together enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
### Meeting Format ### Meeting Format
- **Duration**: 2 hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) - **Duration**: 2 hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- **Structure**: Social time, industry updates, show & tell, presentations - **Structure**: Social time, industry updates, show & tell, presentations
- **Community Focus**: Learning, sharing, and networking - **Community Focus**: Learning, sharing, and networking
## Additional Resources ## Additional Resources
### HueForge ### HueForge
Enhance your multi-color 3D printing projects with specialized HueForge resources: Enhance your multi-color 3D printing projects with specialized HueForge resources:
- **[3D Fuel Filament Library](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/HueForge)** - Complete filament database for accurate color printing - **[3D Fuel Filament Library](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/src/branch/master/HueForge)** - Complete filament database for accurate color printing
- **HueForge Tutorials** - Step-by-step guides for multi-color lithophanes and techniques *(Coming Soon)* - **HueForge Tutorials** - Step-by-step guides for multi-color lithophanes and techniques *(Coming Soon)*
- **Project Galleries** - Showcase of community HueForge creations *(Coming Soon)* - **Project Galleries** - Showcase of community HueForge creations *(Coming Soon)*
### Community Creators ### Community Creators
Featured 3D printing content creators, channels, and educational resources: Featured 3D printing content creators, channels, and educational resources:
- **YouTube Channels** - Curated list of educational 3D printing creators *(Coming Soon)* - **YouTube Channels** - Curated list of educational 3D printing creators *(Coming Soon)*
- **Creator Spotlights** - Featured community members and their techniques *(Coming Soon)* - **Creator Spotlights** - Featured community members and their techniques *(Coming Soon)*
- **Educational Content** - Tutorials, reviews, and guides from trusted sources *(Coming Soon)* - **Educational Content** - Tutorials, reviews, and guides from trusted sources *(Coming Soon)*
This section continues to grow with creator partnerships, tutorial content, and community-recommended channels to help everyone advance their 3D printing skills. 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 16, 2026 **Last Updated**: August 20, 2026

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### Next Meetup ### Next Meetup
- **July Meetup: July 15th, 2026** ✓ *Completed* - **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026** ✓ *Completed*
- Judging of July 2026 Challenge ("Scarf Seams")
- Challenge announcement for August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
- **August Meetup: August 19th, 2026**
- Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza") - Judging of August 2026 Challenge ("Gridfinity Extravaganza")
- Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("[Theme TBD]") - Challenge announcement for September 2026 Challenge ("Practi\"FALL\" Prints")
- Focus on Gridfinity system and organizational efficiency
- **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 ## Regular Meeting Schedule
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- **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026 - **Submission Deadline**: August 19, 2026
- **Judging**: August 19, 2026 meetup - **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. See [Current Challenge](Current-Challenge) for complete details.
## Meeting Location ## Meeting Location
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**Last Updated**: August 16, 2026 **Last Updated**: August 20, 2026

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# Upcoming Challenge: September 2026 (To Be Determined) # Upcoming Challenge: October 2026 (To Be Determined)
## Challenge: [Theme TBD] ## Challenge: [Theme TBD]
*Details for the September 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the August 19th meetup!* *Details for the October 2026 challenge are currently being decided. We'll announce the full details at the September 16th meetup!*
### The Focus: [TBD] ### The Focus: [TBD]
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### Submission Requirements ### Submission Requirements
* **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **September** meetup. * **Physical Model**: Bring your print to the **October** meetup.
* **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your creation. * **The Story**: Be ready to tell the group about your creation.
### Judging & Prize ### Judging & Prize
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### Timeline ### Timeline
* **Challenge Announcement**: August 19th, 2026 (at August meetup) * **Challenge Announcement**: September 16th, 2026 (at September meetup)
* **Show & Tell / Voting**: September 2026 (during September meetup) * **Show & Tell / Voting**: October 2026 (during October meetup)
* **Winner Announcement**: September 2026 (end of September meetup) * **Winner Announcement**: October 2026 (end of October meetup)
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**This challenge will become active in September 2026** **This challenge will become active in October 2026**