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Summer Maker Fest – 3D Print & Play Outdoor Challenge

Summer Maker Fest — 3D Print & Play Outdoor ChallengeThis summer, we’re ditching the dry specs and talking real-world action under the sun!Whether you want to pilot a whimsical boat you built from scratch across the lake, or show off your custom camping gear at the campsite, MAKEROAD provides the ultimate stage for your creativity.✨ Four Categories to Conquer1. 🚤 Water Wonders: The Creative BoatCreative Showpieces:​ Hull designs inspired by biomimicry, sci-fi mechs, or fantasy creatures. Focus on visual impact and fun—these aren't just toys, they're perfect photo props for social media and family fun.Functional RC Builds:​ Remote-controlled vessels optimized for MAKEROAD Official Electronics Kits. Prioritize hydrodynamic stability and agile steering to ensure your prints don't just float—they raceacross the water!2. 🎉 Garden Party GearAmbiance Setters:​ Portable cup holders, snack trays, and decorative light string stands to instantly elevate any gathering.Game Zone:​ Kids' party props (mini soccer goals, throwing targets) to turn your backyard into a playground.Furniture:​ Foldable outdoor dining tables and chairs that balance utility with easy storage.3. ⛺ Camping EssentialsLightweight Tools:​ Mini stove racks, utensil organizers, and tent lantern hooks to boost happiness while cutting weight.Practical Accessories:​ Water bottle straps, waterproof phone mounts, and fun campsite signposts to solve outdoor pain points in style.4. 🏖️ Beach Day Must-HavesWaterproof Gear:​ Phone dry boxes and waterproof key capsules to keep valuables safe.Leisure Accessories:​ Beach chair cup holders, kids' sandcastle molds, and towel clips for ultimate relaxation.Sun Protection:​ Portable parasol stands and sun hat hangers—your thoughtful guardians against the harsh sun.💡 Creative Spark Guide🌊 Aqua Adventures:​ How do you make prints buoyant, water-resistant, and wave-proof?🔥 Built to Last:​ Can your design survive drops, UV exposure, and rough terrain? Lighten the Load:​ How do you maintain structural integrity while reducing weight for easy transport?🧩 Modular Assembly:​ Can large items be broken down for small-print beds and reassembled quickly on-site?🛠️ Submission GuidelinesFunctionality First:​ Entries must suit real-world summer outdoor scenarios, demonstrating strength, weather resistance, and usability. No "display-only" fragile pieces—we want gear that works!Creativity Bonus:​ Share your design inspiration, structural ingenuity, or field test stories​ in the description. Special optimizations for the outdoors (e.g., anti-sink designs, windproof structures) will earn extra favor.Documentation:​ Complex builds require clear assembly instructions (PDF or GIF animation) so the community can recreate your success.Let the sun, the surf, and your 3D prints shine together this summer! Start creating now! 🚀

🥇First Prize (1): MAKEROAD RC Boat Electronics Kit + SUNLU FilaDryer E2+ 1280 MR Points

🥈Second Prize (1): MAKEROAD RC Boat Electronics Kit + 1280 MR Points

🥉Third Prize (1): 1280 MR Points

🌟Award of Excellence (20): 880 MR Points

🏆Top 3 Downloads Award (3): Filament Bundle (8 Rolls of 1KG PLA)

2026 07.15 18:00 ~ 2026 08.21 00:00 UTC+8
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⚽ 「Green Pitch Imagination」

2026 World Cup Themed 3D Model  ContestThe 2026 World Cup is here.Makers, designers, 3D printing fans – show us what you've got.「Green Pitch Imagination」World Cup 3D Model Contest is LIVE.Prizes, votes, and bragging rights.Submit now and let your creativity play. 🎨Creative Direction Inspiration🏟️ Stadium Cheering (Handheld banners, fan headwear, team flags, whistles, and tabletop flag wavers for the ultimate watch party)🏆 Soccer Culture (Trophy replicas, player figurines, mini stadiums, cultural sculptures, team mascots)⚽ Soccer-Themed Goods (Team‑color phone stands, soccer‑shaped storage boxes, coasters, keychains, fridge magnets, decorative ornaments)💡 Unconventional Creative Stadiums(Desktop lighting, stadium building blocks, mechanical models,  interactive art installations)⛵ Water Soccer GearMod your Makeroad RC Boat with national team hulls or a full water soccer pitch setup. Let your RC boat "kick" the World Cup spirit on the water.✔ Special Award Works selected for the MAKEROAD Official Model Library will receive a special gift, making your design the standard equipment for Makerkit players!🛠️Design RequirementsEntries must align with the World Cup theme and relate to World Cup culture. We encourage the use of MAKEROAD RC BOAT components to create creative models, which may earn additional points from the judges.✨ Join the [World Cup Creative Model Contest Discussion Group]! Event updates, model recommendations, creative exchanges, and watching the matches together—it’s all here.👉 Come share your passion!

First Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU AMS Heater+SUNLU $128 Gift Card

Second Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

Award of Excellence (8): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

Sharing Award (50): 20 MR Points

Popular Share Award (10): SUNLU Filament Welder

2026 06.12 18:00 ~ 2026 07.21 18:00 UTC+8
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🧵 Silk Shine Creator Challenge✨🧵

Silk-like shine, radiant flowing colors ——bring your ideas to life with 3D printing and let your creativity shine smoothly beyond the ordinary!Silk filament boasts a pearlescent luster and a smooth finish,making 3D printing not just for ideas, but more like for art.Whether it’s PLA silk filament or PETG silk filament,they share the same charm — giving your works an inherent sense of premium quality.For many 3D printing enthusiasts, their first stunning piece all started with a spool of silk filament.Now, we invite all 3D printing creators to embark on a "flowing and brilliant" creative journey with unique silk filament.✨ Inspiration for Your Designs:🏮 Celebrate Eastern Aesthetics(Traditional patterns, artifacts, architecture, and silk culture)🚀 Imagine the Future World(Sci-fi props, mechas, and cyberpunk creations)🏡 Brighten Everyday Life(Home décor, accessories, and creative desk essentials)🌈 As long as you can unleash the stunning shine of Silk filament in creative ways, that’s exactly the kind of work we’re looking for!🛠️  Design RequirementsAesthetic Core: The work must fully utilize the gloss and color expression of silk filament, highlighting the "flowing brilliance" visual effect.Creativity Bonus: Feel free to share your design inspiration, modeling ingenuity, or aesthetic concepts in the description to make your work more impactful.✨ Welcome to the [Silk Aesthetic Filament Challenge Discussion Group]! Stay updated on the latest competition news, recommend your favorite models, and exchange printing tips and solutions for issues with silk filament!

🥇First Prize (1): Silk Filaments x3 +SUNLU AMS Heater+ SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): Silk Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (6): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

📱Sharing Award 1 (50): 20 MR Points

📱Sharing Award 2 (5): MR Custom Tumbler + Travel Bag

2026 05.17 08:00 ~ 2026 06.22 16:00 UTC+8
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❤Mother's Day Contest

"In the Name of Love": Mother's Day ContestMay, a month made especially tender because of a holiday.We are always searching for the best way to express our love for Mom—a bouquet of flowers, a thoughtful gift, a homemade meal. This time, we invite you to use a special method: 3D printing, to design a one-of-a-kind gift for your mom.It could be an everlasting flower, a thoughtful item she uses every day, a piece of home décor that brightens her life, or a keepsake that records the exclusive memories you share. As long as it carries your love for her, it's the perfect Mother's Day gift.🌷 Creative Direction Inspiration● Everlasting flowers: Carnations, roses, tulips... or the flower that your mom loves the most in your memories● Home décor: Vases, photo frames, jewelry stands, key holders...● Practical items: Phone stands, bookmarks, pencil holders, hooks, organizers...● Memorable gifts: Custom nameplates, parent-child relief sculptures, personalized keychains, heart-shaped ornaments...🛠️ Design RequirementsClear theme: The work should reflect the theme of Mother's Day or convey your blessings for your mom.Story bonus: Feel free to share your story with your mom, or the thought behind this gift, in your description.The best gift is the one I create with my own hands.This time, express that "Mom, I love you" with 3D printing.

🥇First Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU E2

🥈Second Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (10): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

📱Sharing Award 1 (50): 20 MR Points

📱Sharing Award 2 (5): MR Custom Tumbler + Travel Bag

2026 04.24 08:00 ~ 2026 05.17 18:00 UTC+8
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🐇Easter Contest-Easter Egg Adventure

🥚 Easter Egg Adventure 🐰Light up Easter with creativity, making every egg unique!With the spring breeze comes warmth, and nature awakens — Easter, with its eggs, bunnies, and baskets full of sweetness, quietly approaches.This is a holiday of creativity and innocence, a time for everyone who loves to create and embrace life.We look forward to seeing your 3D printed creative works related to Easter.Whether it's holiday decorations, fun ornaments, or practical items, as long as it carries the spring vibe and festive atmosphere, we welcome your submissions!🐰 Creative Direction Ideas🥚Easter Eggs: Design a one-of-a-kind Easter egg — it could be an intricate hollow egg, a stackable design, one with springtime patterns, or even a creative egg that doubles as a small gift box.🐇Cute Bunny Family: Create a cute bunny figurine or a group of bunnies — perhaps an adorable bunny family, bunny-shaped storage jars, or a playful combination of bunnies and eggs.🌷Spring Flowers: Design a blooming spring flower, a bouquet of wildflowers, or a small flower vase to bring the essence of spring into your home.👒Unique Holiday Hats: Design a creative Easter-themed holiday hat — whether it's a mini desktop decoration or a wearable festive headpiece, let it capture the holiday spirit....🥚 Contest GuidelinesOriginality First: The work must be an original design and can freely explore creativity around the Easter theme.Inspiration: Please briefly explain the inspiration behind your design or its special connection to Easter and spring.3D Printing Friendly: Ensure the design is suitable for 3D printing, avoiding structures that are too thin, have large unsupported areas, or are difficult to print.

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU S4 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (6): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

🔥 First Place – Popularity Award (1): 500 MR Points

🔥Second Place – Popularity Award (1): 400 MR Points

🔥Third Place – Popularity Award (1): 300 MR Points

Participation Award (999): 20 MR Points

2026 03.30 08:00 ~ 2026 04.18 08:00 UTC+8
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MakerAl Series Contset2:🏎My dream car

Use  MakerAI to recreate the car of your dreams and bring your imagination to life!🏎From the toy car you held in your hand as a child, to the futuristic vehicles glimpsed in movies; from the thrilling speed of a race track, to the sketch of a future car you casually drew on a napkin — everyone has a car in their mind that carries their dreams and memories.Let AI help you precisely recreate them into a 3D-printed model that you can hold in your hand and place on your desk. Let those memories of speed, distance, and childhood now have an eternal form.🌟Model Inspiration Ideas:Speed Aesthetic Racing Cars: Recreate the contours and details of classic F1 cars, rally cars, or Le Mans race cars, paying homage to track legends, and letting the passion of speed be forever preserved on your desk.Childhood Classics Recreated: Recreate your first toy car, the pull-back toy car your father gave you, or the cartoon vehicle that carried your childhood memories.Sketches Transformed into 3D: Transform your car doodles, or the sketches of a future racing car your child drew, into real 3D models.Movie Sci-Fi Replicas: Recreate the concept cars from movies that made your heart race, or anime vehicles, bringing virtual vehicles into reality on your desk.⚠️ Note: In the project description, please mention your experience or process of generating the model using MakerAI.Important: Each model can only participate in one themed competition. If the same model is submitted multiple times, it will retain its entry qualification in the first competition, but will automatically lose its eligibility for judging in subsequent competitions.

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU SP2 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (6): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

🔥 First Place – Popularity Award (1): 500 MR Points

🔥Second Place – Popularity Award (1): 400 MR Points

🔥Third Place – Popularity Award (1): 300 MR Points

2026 03.23 08:00 ~ 2026 04.21 08:00 UTC+8
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📱Innovate Your Digital Accessories

Every day, millions of people are glued to their phones, computers, camera, and pads, but they still face the same old problems: poor charging contact, frustrating heat throttling during landscape gaming, and that one missing function in their phone case... We invite you to redefine the user experience of the electronic devices in your hands, and let the next multi-million accessory be born from your creativity!💡Inspiration Directions:● Revolutionizing Charging Experience🔋Smart Heat-dissipating Charging Dock: Built-in fan actively cools, allowing you to charge and play without overheating.Multi-Scene Magnetic Stand: One base, adaptable for car mounts, bedside, and desktop use.Modular Charging System: Interchangeable plugs and adjustable angles for an all-in-one solution.● Upgraded Phone Case Functions📱Photographer's Special Case: Integrated lens cover, quick-release lanyard hole, and tripod mount.Outdoor Sports Protective Case: Shockproof and drop-resistant, featuring a climbing hook and waterproof sleeve.Business Elite Modular Case: Expandable card holder and business card compartments.● Thoughtful Accessories that Know You Best🔦Adjustable Reading Stand: Multiple angle adjustments for perfect reading and video viewing.Creative Storage System: Combines phone stand, cable management, and charging plug storage in one.Travel Essentials Kit: Foldable stand, cable storage, and power bank – a 3-in-1 travel companion.Important Notes:1.Each design must clearly address a specific pain point and usage scenario.2.Please specify the compatible device models in your description.3.The design should balance print feasibility with practical value.

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU S2 + SUNLU $188 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): Filaments x 3 + SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU $128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (10): SUNLU $88 Gift Card

🔥 First Place – Popularity Award (1): 500 MR Points

🔥Second Place – Popularity Award (1): 400 MR Points

🔥Third Place – Popularity Award (1): 300 MR Points

2026 03.16 08:00 ~ 2026 04.13 08:00 UTC+8
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MakerAI Series Contest 1: 🏙️My City Coordinates

When the first light of morning touches the end of the street,When the night illuminates a familiar skyline,Every city carries memories that belong to you alone.In this edition of the MakerAI Series Contest, we join hands with our strategic partner SUNLU to invite makers from around the world to turn their attention to the cities they have lived in, the streets they have walked, and those unforgettable urban moments etched deep in memory.From inspiration to model, from digital imagination to physical form —create with AI, bring emotions to life through 3D printing, and transform your city memories into tangible works that can be seen, touched, and shared.🎁 Generous prizes await — simply participate for a chance to win exciting rewards.🌟 Creative Direction & InspirationEvery city has its own iconic symbols●The romantic curves of Europe’s iron towers●The resonant chime of ancient bells in China●The timeless silhouettes of the Egyptian pyramids●The ever‑vibrant performance halls of AustraliaBut a city’s memory goes beyond landmarks●The corner café — a brief harbor for the soul after work●A stretch of turquoise beach — holding unforgettable journeys●The alley you walk every day, the familiar window you pass byThese are the true coordinates of the city in your heart.Use MakerAI to help you build your own interpretation of your city’s symbols.No matter which city you come from,Whether you are a seasoned designerOr just beginning your journey with AI‑assisted creation —✨ Everyone is welcome, and everyone has a chance to be seen.⚠️ Note: Please describe the process or experience of using MakerAI to generate your model in the project description.●If the same model is submitted to multiple competitions, it will retain eligibility only in the first competition entered and will be disqualified from award consideration in subsequent contests.

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU E2 Dryer+SUNLU_$188 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): SUNLU_$128 Gift Card+SUNLU Filaments x 3

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU_$88 Gift Card+SUNLU Filaments x 3

🌟Award of Excellence (10): SUNLU_$88 Gift Card

🔥First Place – Popularity Award (1): 500 Makeroad Points

Second Place – Popularity Award (1): 400 Makeroad Points

Third Place – Popularity Award (1): 300 Makeroad Points

2026 01.30 16:00 ~ 2026 02.28 16:00 UTC+8
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🏮Chinese New Year Design Contest -The Colors of Home

During Chinese New Year, homes come alive with a festive palette:bright red for joy, glowing gold for prosperity, radiant yellow for blessings, warm orange for celebration, and pure white for hope. These vibrant colors form the unique visual and emotional essence of the holiday.This challenge invites you to reinterpret these iconic New Year colors through design. Take inspiration from traditional elements such as zodiac animals, the “Fu” blessing character, lanterns, cloud motifs, and paper-cut window patterns, and create works that blend cultural heritage with imaginative modern creativity.Inspiration Directions:Gifts of Blessing Buildable zodiac figurines, cleverly designed red-envelope boxesObjects for Renewal Organizers with festive patterns, reusable holders for New Year coupletsLights of Reunion Lanterns that cast “Fu” shadows, modular window-flower lightingThis New Year, let your creativity illuminate the colors of home. Design something that carries warmth, meaning, and the spirit of celebration.Design Tip:Your creation isn’t limited to the scenes above — as long as it offers real‑world usefulness.In your description, make sure to highlight what problem your design solves.Important: A model may only compete in one contest. If resubmitted to other contests,it will only be eligible in the original contest and disqualified elsewhere.

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU S4 Dryer+SUNLU_$288 Gift Card+MR Filaments x 5

🥈Second Prize (1): SUNLU_$288 Gift Card+MR Filaments x 5

🥉Third Prize (1): SUNLU_$188 Gift Card+MR Filaments x 5

🌟Award of Excellence (7): 800 Makeroad Points

🔥First Place – Popularity Award (1): MR Filaments x 5+88 Makeroad Points

🔥Second Place – Popularity Award (1): MR Filaments x 3+88 Makeroad Points

🔥Third Place – Popularity Award (1): MR Filaments x 1+ 88 Makeroad Points

🔥Fourth Place – Popularity Award (1): 88 Makeroad Points

🔥Fifth Place – Popularity Award (1): 68 Makeroad Points

2026 01.05 16:00 ~ 2026 03.01 16:00 UTC+8
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✨🛁 Build Your Ideal Bathroom(卫浴空间站)🚀

When steam softens the mirror and warm light fills the room,the bathroom becomes a place worth rethinking.It’s the start of your day, the end of your stress—and your design can make these moments smarter, safer, and more enjoyable.We’re looking for ideas that truly solve problems:clever storage, real dry-wet separation, anti-slip safety,and small details that upgrade everyday comfort.Even a tiny bathroom can feel like a personal “space station” with one great idea.🚿✨ Ready to launch?🌟Need a little inspiration? Here are some creative directions to explore:● Anti-slip stools or grip handles for safer showers● Hygienic organizers that keep essentials dry● Quick-drain soap trays or razor holders● Compact racks that tame clutter● Extendable mirror cabinets or multifunctional add-ons✨Whether your design boosts morning efficiency, improves safety,or adds a little joy to daily routines—we can’t wait to see practical, clever 3D prints that elevate the bathroom experience.Design Tip:Highlight the specific problem your creation solves.(Example: “A quick-drain soap dish that prevents slipping and keeps soap lasting longer.”)Important: One model may enter only one contest; duplicate submissions lose eligibility in others.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✨🛁 卫浴空间设计竞赛 🚀当水汽迷蒙了镜面、暖光洒落在小小的浴室里,这个日常空间,其实值得被重新设计。这里是清晨的起点,也是放松的终点——你的创意,能让这些瞬间提升更多幸福感。我们期待你以巧思收纳、干湿分离、细节安全、防滑功能为灵感,用可触碰、可使用、真正解决问题的创意,让小小的浴室,也能成为高效又惬意的“个人空间站”。🚿✨准备点亮你的灵感了吗?🌟模型方向灵感:● 提升安全感的防滑设计——稳固可靠的沐浴凳、抓握舒适的防滑把手,让每一步都更安心● 让杂物“隐形”的收纳结构——能让牙刷、漱口杯保持干爽的卫生收纳架,或能让清洁工具乖乖归位的紧凑式挂架● 让小物不再湿哒哒的排水巧思——瞬间沥水的肥皂盒、能保持刀片干燥的小型剃须座,让使用体验更清爽● 日常也能变好玩的互动配件——从可吸附的小玩具到趣味喷淋配件,让洗澡也能成为轻松好玩的时刻● 空间升级的多功能结构——可伸缩的镜柜、隐藏式小抽屉、壁挂式分类托盘……让有限空间也能无限延展✨不论你的设计是为了提升效率、增强安全,还是让日常多一点小小乐趣,我们期待看到实用又巧妙的 3D 打印作品,为浴室带来真正的升级体验。提示:请在描述中说明作品解决的具体问题(示例:“快速沥水肥皂盒——防滑又延长肥皂寿命”)注意:每个模型仅可参加一场竞赛;重复投稿将在其他竞赛中失去评奖资格。*中国区奖品 SUNLU 礼品卡可联系客服兑换为等值积分。

🥇First Prize (1): SUNLU_S4 + MR_Filaments x 5 + SUNLU_$188 Gift Card

🥈Second Prize (1): MR_Filaments x 5 + SUNLU_$188 Gift Card

🥉Third Prize (1): MR_Filaments x 5 + SUNLU_$128 Gift Card

🌟Award of Excellence (7): 500 Points

🔥First Place – Popularity Award (1): MR_Filaments x 5 + SUNLU_$128 Gift Card

Second Place – Popularity Award (1): MR_Filaments x 3 + SUNLU_$88 Gift Card

Third Place – Popularity Award (1): MR_Filament x 1 + SUNLU_$88 Gift Card

Fourth Place – Popularity Award (1): 500 Points

Fifth Place – Popularity Award (1): 300 Points

2025 12.16 00:00 ~ 2026 01.05 00:00 UTC+8
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