diff --git a/challenges.md b/challenges.md deleted file mode 100644 index 79f4c9c..0000000 --- a/challenges.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,97 +0,0 @@ ---- -gitea: none -include_toc: true ---- - -# 3D Print Meetup Challenges - -Welcome to our monthly 3D printing challenges! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation. - -## Active Challenge - -### October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" - -**Theme**: Transparency and clarity testing with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments - -**Key Details**: - -- **Model**: 25mm diameter x 50mm height cylinder in vase mode -- **Materials**: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" PCTG or PLA -- **Focus**: Maximum transparency and print quality -- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025 - -**[View Full Challenge Details](./challenges/October-2025/readme.md)** - -## Upcoming Challenge - -### November 2025: "[Challenge Name TBD]" - -**Status**: Planning in progress - -**Expected Timeline**: - -- **Announcement**: November meeting (November 12th, 2025) -- **Submission Period**: TBD -- **Judging**: TBD - -**[View Challenge Placeholder](./challenges/November-2025/readme.md)** - -## Challenge Archive - -### 2025 Challenges - -| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status | -|-------|---------------|-------|--------| -| October | "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" | Transparency & Clarity | **Active** | -| November | [TBD] | [TBD] | Planning | -| December | [TBD] | [TBD] | Future | - -## How Challenges Work - -### Challenge Structure - -Each monthly challenge includes: - -- **Specific theme** focusing on different 3D printing aspects -- **Clear requirements** for models, materials, and techniques -- **Multiple award categories** for different achievements -- **Community judging** during show & tell sessions -- **Documentation sharing** for learning and improvement - -### Participation - -- **Open to all skill levels** - beginners to experts welcome -- **Bring your submission** to the monthly meetup -- **Share your process** - settings, techniques, and lessons learned -- **Vote on favorites** during community judging -- **Learn from others** through shared experiences - -### Awards & Recognition - -Each challenge features multiple ways to win: - -- **Technical excellence** awards for best execution -- **Innovation** awards for creative approaches -- **People's choice** awards from community voting -- **Category-specific** awards based on challenge theme -- **Social media features** for all participants - -## Challenge Development - -### Suggesting Challenges - -Community members can suggest future challenge themes: - -- **Submit ideas** during meetup discussions -- **Discord voting** on proposed themes -- **School partnership** input for educational value -- **Skill development** focus areas - -### Challenge Template - -For organizers developing new challenges, see our **[Challenge Template](./challenges/readme.md)** which provides the standard structure and guidelines for creating engaging monthly competitions. - ---- - -**Current Focus**: Join us for the October transparency challenge and help shape November's theme! -