diff --git a/challenges/October-2025/readme.md b/challenges/October-2025/readme.md deleted file mode 100644 index d3ed8aa..0000000 --- a/challenges/October-2025/readme.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,103 +0,0 @@ ---- -gitea: none -include_toc: true ---- - -# October 2025 Challenge: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" - -### Challenge Overview - -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. - -### Challenge Rules - -#### 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) - -#### 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 - -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 - -#### Evaluation Process - -- **Transparency Test**: Prints will be evaluated under controlled lighting conditions -- **Comparative Assessment**: Side-by-side comparison with actual glass reference -- **Community Voting**: People's choice award for favorite clear print -- **Technical Review**: Expert panel assessment of print quality and technique - -### Prizes & Recognition - -#### Awards - -- **PCTG Division Winner**: Recognition + prize -- **PLA Division Winner**: Recognition + prize -- **Overall "Glass Master" Winner**: Grand prize + recognition -- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite -- **Innovation Award**: Most creative clarity technique - -#### Documentation - -- Winner photos for social media sharing -- Video documentation of winning techniques -- Settings and process sharing for community learning - -### Timeline - -- **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 Cylinder Model - -#### Using Bambu Studio - -**Step 1: Add Primitive** - -1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project -2. Right-click on the build plate -3. Select "Add Primitive" -4. Select "Cylinder" - -![Adding Cylinder Primitive](../../.images/Oct-Comp-ss1.png) - -**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 - -![Resizing Cylinder Dimensions](../../.images/Oct-Comp-ss2.png) - -#### Alternative Methods - -- **Fusion 360**: Create cylinder sketch, extrude to 50mm height -- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions -- **FreeCAD**: Create cylinder with specified dimensions -- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter x 50mm height