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This folder houses the historical archive of all past monthly 3D printing challenges from the Fargo 3D Print Meetup. Browse summaries, design constraints, and winner showcases for each past competition below:

2026 Challenges

Month	Challenge Title	Theme / Focus	File
September 2026	Practi"FALL" Prints	Functional utility and everyday practicality	September-2026.md
August 2026	Gridfinity Extravaganza	Modular storage systems and custom bin designs	August-2026.md
July 2026	Scarf Seams	Seamless z-seam placement on curved spheres	July-2026.md
June 2026	Show & Tell Extravaganza	Community showcase of ambitious multi-part prints	June-2026.md
May 2026	Bring an Experiment 2	Printer experiments, failure analysis, and wild ideas	May-2026.md
April 2026	Bring an Experiment	Pushing printer limits and testing unorthodox materials	April-2026.md
March 2026	Bring an Experiment	Unusual materials, failure testing, and printer limits	March-2026.md
February 2026	Bring Your Best	Showcase featuring each maker's proudest print	February-2026.md
January 2026	Maker Coin Holder Design	Functional desk display and maker coin holder	January-2026.md

2025 Challenges

Month	Challenge Title	Theme / Focus	File
December 2025	Bring Your Test Models	Calibration prints, torture tests, and holiday ornaments	December-2025.md
November 2025	Wait, This Was Printed?	Flawless layer-line-free surface finish (25mm cube)	November-2025.md
October 2025	Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?	Optical clarity challenge using 3D Fuel Clearly Natural	October-2025.md

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