# Snapmaker Community Challenge – Season 2

**URL:** <https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223>\
**Category:** News and Announcements\
**Created:** [June 12, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223 "2026-06-12T12:14:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 18\
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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/1 "2026-06-12T12:14:34Z")

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![社区1080X1350](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/d/3/d3e6437f5ed8572fb28dfdacb581357899c44c44.jpeg)

 ![Challenge Spotlight](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/f/b/fbd244bac5a76ad54e12d280805bedb4eee6351e.jpeg)

 ![Cutting Tips](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/8/e/8e65cd32e9e78c3d40529c0904740cbf2357e77e.jpeg)

 ![Unboxing & First Print](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/8/f/8fa9b28e886fa763d2f617cb66415cb7c105968d.jpeg)

 ![Printing Tips Sharing](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/0/a/0abe226b5303edc300a46193f1b1324a596c97e9.jpeg)

 ![My 3D Printed Creations](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/3/f/3f9bb360e26d1a69c18c3ecd7b56a028fb0980fb.jpeg)

 ![Modifications & Upgrades](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/c/f/cf8d4125da5c0e0c5ccf2ed1a315390f3dec9d83.jpeg)

 ![Multi-Material Print Comparison](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/7/7/770be2845502dc85aca5bb3af0e40b9f6aa1227b.jpeg)

Hi Everyone,

Big thank you to everyone who took part in Season 1 of the Snapmaker Community Challenge – what an incredible turnout! 🙌 The creativity, the prints, the builds… you absolutely smashed it.

And now we’re thrilled to announce that Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 is officially live.

**Duration:** Jun 11 – Oct 9, 2026

**Challenge Spotlight**

⭐ **Earn a Gift Card for every challenge you complete**  
Join as many challenges as you like — **earn up to $200 in Gift Cards per month.**

🏆 **Go above and beyond**  
Top 1 post in each challenge category each season earns an **extra $200 Snapmaker Gift Card.**

Winners will be announced on Oct. 23, 2026(\*Selected by quality, impact, and community engagement)

**Where to Publish**

You may publish your project in any of the supported categories here: [Projects, Tips & Mods - Snapmaker: where creation happens](https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/projects-tips-mods/97)  
For example: _Showcases & Tips_, _Hardware Mods & Personal Project_, or _Firmware Mods & Personal Project (testing)_.

\*After publishing your project, don’t forget to **submit it here to make it eligible for rewards** :[Submit Your Content](https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form)

If you already have photos, videos, or posts from your projects, you may be closer to a valid submission than you think.

**Full details and submission guidelines**  
[Snapmaker Community Challenge](https://shop.snapmaker.com/pages/snapmaker-community-challenge)

We look forward to seeing what you’ve been working on and sharing it with the community.

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**Author:** ![Bijan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/bijan/32/5326_2.png) [@Bijan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Bijan)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/2 "2026-06-12T15:57:49Z")

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Is there a submission category for laser engraved creations? I only see submission category for laser engraving tips.

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**Author:** ![Fishbone3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/fishbone3d/32/4944_2.png) [@Fishbone3D](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Fishbone3D)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/3 "2026-06-12T20:27:08Z")

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It says “Laser & CNC Engraving / Cutting Tips” Notice the ‘slash’?

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**Author:** ![Bijan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/bijan/32/5326_2.png) [@Bijan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Bijan)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/4 "2026-06-12T22:54:48Z")

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That phrasing seems like it’s related to lasering and cnc’ing tips

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/5 "2026-06-15T01:34:22Z")

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yes,laser engraved creations are definetly welcome.

A small tip: Make sure the Snapmaker laser or CNC machines are got in the shot.😃

By the way, your forum avatar is super cute~

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/6 "2026-06-26T02:01:29Z")

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![20260625-154756](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/b/8/b885f710652174df99dbd138d61b78c31cf9a744.jpeg)

 ![20260625-154802](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/8/1/81e8f55aa816aa708e24a51ca5cfa35a6f51c23f.jpeg)

 ![20260625-154609](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/9/5/952b33ab80e52ebf101a4f557b6b9e63098d9842.jpeg)

 ![20260625-154808](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/7/6/762fcef86e64c2c1e2f9effd59a105454b716374.jpeg)

 ![20260625-154749](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/f/2/f2c1cf68ca4f78317897cd6dd70d62d5e3d44a24.jpeg)

**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 Ongoing: First Rewards Sent**

Hi everyone, Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 so far. Since the event launched, we’ve received more than 70 submissions and it’s been great to see the different projects being shared.

We’ve completed the first round of reviews, and reward emails are being sent to eligible participants. As a reminder, we review submissions approximately every two weeks, so newly submitted projects may not be reviewed immediately.

The Community Challenge runs from **June 11 to October 9, 2026**. To be eligible, projects should be published within the event period and meet the requirements of the specific challenge category they are submitted to.

Submission form: [https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form](https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form) Challenge details: [Snapmaker Community Challenge | Share & Earn - Snapmaker US](https://us.snapmaker.com/pages/snapmaker-community-challenge)

Thanks again for all the projects shared so far. We look forward to seeing more of your creations in the months ahead.

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/7 "2026-07-03T10:25:33Z")

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**New Community Challenge: Show Us Your Print Hours**

 ![img_v3_02138_5ab92f96-628a-42fa-b603-b85e0027817g](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/d/e/defc9453e70eaae2a505d4d799fd9114afd27d64.jpeg)

Hi everyone,

How many hours has your U1 been printing?

We’ve just added a new challenge to the **Snapmaker Community Challenge Season 2** , inviting U1 users to share their printer’s journey over time.

Simply open **Settings → Maintenance → Usage Statistics** on your U1 touchscreen, snap a photo of your **Total Print Time** , and tell us how your machine has held up after all those hours of printing. If you’d like, you can also share a few of your favorite prints along the way.

**Rewards**  
**$10 Snapmaker Gift Card** — Photo post  
**$20 Snapmaker Gift Card** — Video post

Please note that only posts published during the challenge period ( **Jun 11–Oct 9, 2026** ) and meeting the requirements of this challenge category are eligible for rewards.

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**Author:** ![Tesznar3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Tesznar3D](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Tesznar3D)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/8 "2026-07-04T09:34:51Z")

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![PXL_20260703_165946345.RAW-01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/c/1/c12dcee31a23278acb82a68a1ab8489dea02761a.jpeg)

 ![PXL_20260701_111502205.RAW-01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/4/e/4ecc7ea794db66a9d3f6db50235518823d6af025.jpeg)

Hello everyone, here are two images of my new Snapmaker U1. Although I haven’t spent much time with it yet, every print so far has been flawless. The quality is superb; if this continues, it will be a truly delightful experience to use this printer, thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship invested in this device.

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/9 "2026-07-06T01:40:10Z")

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Great! Please make sure you’ve also filled out the submission form here with your printed hours: [https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form](https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form)

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/10 "2026-07-08T11:03:14Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 Ongoing: Second Rewards Sent**

Hi everyone,  
Thank you to everyone who continues to participate in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2.  
On July 7, reward emails for the second review round were sent to eligible participants. If you submitted an entry before this review round, please check your email.

We’d also like to share some featured projects from this round. These projects are great examples of the creativity shared by our community members.

The Community Challenge is still ongoing, and we welcome more of you to join the challenge and share your projects.

Please note that to be eligible for rewards, submissions must be published between **June 11 and October 9, 2026** , and meet the requirements of the selected challenge category.  
Submission form:

[https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form](https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/communitye-challenge-2-submission-form)

Thanks again for all the projects shared so far. We look forward to seeing more creations from the community!

 ![img_v3_0213d_5ee51092-3d8b-44f8-8cf4-3c44236c678g](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/4/e4373364b3c1609138df840550715136a25114e6.jpeg)

 ![img_v3_0213d_c7b2ec0c-f281-477b-8022-33b50167ea9g](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/f/2/f260b6537dec7c56e4fba79dc4643a9a04e7bed2.jpeg)

 ![img_v3_0213d_6dc27c92-5f25-4ab8-8656-0d40ee144e4g](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/0/e/0e2aec0e69a77410fb612099fc4d289b16abcd0a.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/11 "2026-07-27T01:47:58Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge** #2 **Update: Third Reward Round Complete**

Hi everyone,

Thank you to everyone who has been participating in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2. We’ve now sent out the reward emails for the third review round to eligible participants. If you’ve submitted a project, please keep an eye on your email for any updates regarding your submission.

We’ve also picked a few projects from this round to share with everyone. It’s always great to see the different ideas and creations coming from the community.

 ![3-1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/1/2/1207b18ece714c8c80412d66cc153503791c8504.jpeg)

 ![3-4](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/a/eae5170cab88ded5c89baacf404e47e4f508f47e.jpeg)

 ![3-3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/a/b/ab168d3f7e3ebcb9ffc36ad7c5f1c32716584a3e.jpeg)

 ![3-2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/b/3/b379c80e3bc2bd36ce81ffc866460308912c6dbc.jpeg)

The challenge is still open, and we’d love to see more of your projects.

A quick reminder: to be eligible for rewards, your submission should be:

- published between June 11 and October 9, 2026;
- meet the requirements of the selected challenge category;
- include the required submission information.

Thanks again to everyone who’s taken part so far. We look forward to seeing what you create next.

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/12 "2026-08-07T10:36:56Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge** #2 **Update: Fourth Reward Round Complete**

Hi everyone,

Thank you to everyone who has continued to participate in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 and share your projects with the community.

**Reward emails for the fourth review round were sent on August 5 to eligible participants.** If you’ve submitted a project, please keep an eye on your email for any updates regarding your submission.

We’d also like to highlight some featured projects from this round. It’s great to see the creativity and effort shared by the community.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/f/6f39daf011f5dfcc820ebfeff7a663a3febe0644.jpeg "You Won't Believe How Many Hours These Printers Ran?! #3dprinting") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDGX31yyjdo)

 ![1280X1280 (1)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/9/59ee4ae7cdf2d921d38836bdc87d057a318714ff.png)

 ![1280X1280 (9).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/0/f/0ff46f9ca3f718563a86136fae41b26374841f9f.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (8).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/1/a/1a3f16275f54b867b2af083030c18e9d744596d8.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (6).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/d/ed71e00da4a8fb21ceb87ba595c667cb9f4aebfe.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (5).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/b/6bdd344c8e251b8049ee5fa36c62056bc2bfaf99.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (4).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/a/9/a98eaa17733772a0aded658e4f8bac30a6fb95ff.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (7).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/2/2/22a653d54862ebfc1b1beb8b8540344b3a479b19.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (3).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/2/7/27b0e1b72741b3586a2e16deed5fa81eaff2c6ec.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (2).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/d/5/d5330dd0cd4b5569a39497f2bcefb4effe7846bb.jpeg)

**The challenge is still open** , and we welcome more of you to join and share your creations.

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/13 "2026-08-12T09:18:31Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2: Official Top Cover Sharing Is Now Welcome**

Hi everyone,

We’ve started seeing more U1 users receive their Official Top Covers recently, and we’d love to see more of your setups and experiences!

If you’ve received your Official Top Cover, you can now share your **arrival, setup, installation, or experience with the Top Cover** through the **Workspace Setup & Official Top Cover** challenge. The challenge also continues to welcome unboxing, Snapmaker setup, workspace updates, and first prints.

 ![20260812-171457](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/1/b/1b9c03b5762e8e1b680a20cbc677be1143f40b20.jpeg)

**How to submit:** Share your project on the relevant platforms, then submit the link to your post through the submission form.

Challenge details and requirements:

> **[Snapmaker Community Challenge | Share & Earn - Snapmaker US](https://us.snapmaker.com/pages/snapmaker-community-challenge)**
>
> Join the Snapmaker Community Challenge (Jun 11 – Oct 9, 2026). Post your print or mod to earn up to $200/month in Gift Cards. Submit & claim your reward.

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/14 "2026-08-21T11:33:08Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 Update: Fifth Reward Round Complete**

Hi everyone,

Thank you to everyone who has continued to take part in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 and share your projects with the community.

Reward emails for the fifth review round were sent in two batches, on **August 14 and August 21** , to eligible participants. If you’ve submitted a project, please keep an eye on your email for updates regarding your submission.

We’d also like to share some featured projects from this round. It’s great to see what everyone in the community has been creating and sharing.

As a reminder, you can now submit posts about your **Official Top Cover arrival, setup, installation, and experience** under the **Workspace Setup & Official Top Cover** challenge.

The challenge is still ongoing. We look forward to seeing more of your projects in the next round!

 ![1280X1280 (1).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/1/f/1f3ed2224decb4aced220ebb6b15239fb0e9b775.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280.PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/9/e962fa72d8c7d28aad79b0acacc8f123c2f91750.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (7).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/d/7/d75a6023f654ba7fbcb1ecccd625e9bc18037b4c.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (6).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/b/a/bafd8fa9f14bef4a6f271a9eae82eaf98fb6400f.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (5)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/f/3/f3ed6eccee0db83e7f4db5514e1da6e4c01be679.png)

 ![1280X1280 (4)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/d/5d4f0313477c53cb965c6f2941e072208a5ae284.png)

 ![1280X1280 (3).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/1/61fa02c770200e3784fdd1f9b833378563fde858.jpeg)

 ![1280X1280 (2).PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/2/5237a4ace6bc72fb853351f0c3edca42163ef865.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/15 "2026-09-04T11:48:01Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 Update: Sixth Rewards Sent**  
Hi everyone,  
Thank you to everyone who has continued to take part in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 and share your projects with the community.  
Reward emails for the sixth review round have been sent to eligible participants. If you’ve submitted a project, please keep an eye on your email for updates regarding your submission.  
We’d also like to share some featured projects from this round. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share their projects with the community.  
**The challenge is now entering its final month, and there is still time to take part and share your projects with us.**

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/b/d/bd213161444cd814ef33f3adbe4ceda60337b7f9.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/5/e534f08eb7d0a71b589a5e6d5f7c2df68f7db870.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/2/5/25efad172f3c0bfa698979db81ba6a707fdc4a03.jpeg)

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 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/c/3/c349e386b17cb88f581e943299d32402957528ac.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/3/5/356a4421a756250ce8455529d194d58a970acd08.jpeg)

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 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/8/2/825d9df318bc3624cb3d2b9722a40d8889fc6df9.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/16 "2026-09-18T07:41:19Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 Update: Seventh Rewards Sent**

Hi everyone,

Thanks to everyone who has continued to take part in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 and share your projects with the community.

Reward emails for the seventh review round have been sent to eligible participants. If you’ve submitted a project, please keep an eye on your email for updates.

We’d also like to share some featured projects from this round. It’s always great to see what everyone in the community has been creating and sharing.

**The challenge is still open through October 9, so there’s still time to join in and share your projects with us.**

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/17 "2026-10-13T09:56:19Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2: Final Rewards & Challenge Closing**

Hi everyone, Thanks to everyone who has taken part in the Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 and shared your projects and experiences with us over the past few months.

Reward emails for the eighth review round were sent to eligible participants on September 28. Emails for the final review round have also been sent to eligible participants.

Community Challenge #2 has now ended, and the submission form is closed. Thanks again to everyone who joined in and shared their work!

We’ll now review the eligible entries and select one top project for each challenge category. We’ll share the selected projects and final rewards within one week.

It’s been great seeing what you’ve all been creating and sharing. Thanks for being part of this challenge!

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-community-challenge-season-2/42223/18 "2026-10-19T03:27:34Z")

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**Snapmaker Community Challenge #2: Meet the Winners!**

Hi everyone, After months of sharing projects, ideas, and tips, Snapmaker Community Challenge #2 has come to an end.

Thank you to everyone who took part and shared their projects, ideas, and experiences with the community!

Throughout the challenge, we received 173 valid entries and awarded a total of $5,120 in Gift Cards. Now, it’s time to recognize the top project in each challenge category. Each selected contributor will receive a $200 Gift Card. Congratulations to all our winners!

**Show Us Your Print Hours**

@Eran Binyamin Zeitoun

Eran’s U1 has logged over 5,238 print hours.

Project: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakeru1/permalink/1316455530558490/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakeru1/permalink/1316455530558490/)

**Workspace Setup & Official Top Cover**

@Deni Dare

Official Top Cover Setup

Project: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakeru1/permalink/1352234746980568/?rdid=CQ6jy2R19YERkSTD](https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakeru1/permalink/1352234746980568/?rdid=CQ6jy2R19YERkSTD)

**My 3D Printed Creations**

u/Aggressive\_Emu\_7873

Wall-mounted Hogwarts Great Hall cutaway, 3D printed on the Snapmaker U1 with an ESP32, 68 SK6812 RGBW LEDs, and a DFPlayer Mini.

Project: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/snapmaker/comments/1ufhsa9/wallmounted_hogwarts_great_hall_cutaway_3d/)

**Multi-Color / Multi-Material Print Comparison**

@Becky Grindstaff

Printing opossums on the Snapmaker U1, reducing print time from 8 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes.

Project: [https://www.facebook.com/reel/2340782360008349](https://www.facebook.com/reel/2340782360008349)

**Printing Tips Sharing**

@Initiative Design

An introductory guide to Snapmaker U1 Full Spectrum Printing, covering the basics and demonstrating how it works.

Project: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31T8-MiDpYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31T8-MiDpYs)

**Modifications & Upgrades**

u/StrategyImpossible58

A customized U1 setup with upgrades to cooling, camera angles, filament feeding, storage, and more.

Project: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/snapmaker/comments/1uc4orj/done_with_the_mods/?share_id=MYGhuKn0-Jm1b9CZgUw2Q)

**Laser & CNC Engraving / Cutting Tips**

@Bijan Albuyeh

Creating multilayer laser-cut wall art with Snapmaker Artisan’s 40W laser module.

Project: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakerartisan/posts/1590506659111199](https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmakerartisan/posts/1590506659111199)

The Gift Cards have been sent to the email addresses of all the winners listed above. Please check your inbox!

Congratulations again to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who shared their creativity and experience with the Snapmaker community.

We’re also planning to launch Community Challenge #3 in late October. More details coming soon!

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