🧩 Round 6 Challenge: COB LED Strip LightA light doesn't have to be a lamp. It can be seamlessly integrated into almost any model to add atmosphere, interaction, and personality. We’re excited to kick off this round of the Limited Kit Challenge with a featured Maker’s Supply kit. If you have an idea for how it could become something useful, fun, decorative, or unexpected, we’d love to see it. Featured KitMaker’s Supply |COB LED Strip Light + other kits from Maker's SupplyKit Features:Continuous Linear LightingFlexible & Easy to IntegrateUsage Note: In addition to this kit, other Maker’s Supply accessories must also be added. Feel free to combine different components and let your imagination lead the way! How to JoinComment under this post and include:What you want to create (the use case or scenario)The general form or function of the model (Concepts with images are preferred)Why COB LED Strip Light and other kits are essential to your ideaAt the start of your comment, please identify your role:“I’m a model creator”“I’m an idea contributor”If you are a creator, feel free to reply under any idea comment that you would like to turn into a real model. Creators who actively engage with ideas are also more likely to be selected.Timeline:Idea submission deadline: 15 days after postingSelection announcement: within 5 days of this post Why This Kit Is InterestingThe best thing about this kit is that it doesn't have to be a lamp. It can become part of almost any creation—adding lighting, atmosphere, and personality wherever your imagination takes it. ✨So—what would you build with it? 🧠 Inspiration ExamplesOrbiting Light Display @MaKim — Premium Desk Lamp, and far more than just a lamp! Perfectly integrated with COB light strips!Dr. Doom Mask (Life Size) - Marvel @sarwtin — A light that is not a lighting fixture... It can also be perfectly combined with wearable items and masks!TideSquare-A01-Sunset Bar-1/64 Miniature Model @LimeStar — Beautiful model looks even better with light strips! 🏆 Support for Selected SubmissionsAt least 10 standout ideas will be selected.depending on the quality of the submissionsSelected idea contributors and/or the creators who develop selected ideas may receive:Free kits, parts, and filamentsOfficial support during creationOfficial promotion opportunitiesOngoing BOM commission incentives Join NowLight up your ideas! Share your idea in the comments—your concept could be the next one we help fund, feature, and bring to life. About the Limited Kit ChallengeThe Limited Kit Challenge is an official prompt-based community co-creation program built around Maker’s Supply kits.Each round features a specific kit or selected partsCommunity members submit ideas within a limited timeSelected ideas may receive free kits and filament supportPublished projects may receive official promotion and BOM commission opportunities Who Can Participate?MakerWorld model creatorsIdea contributors and design enthusiastsYou do not need to be a model creator to submit an idea. Selection & SupportSubmissions may be reviewed based on originality, effective use of the kit, feasibility, and clarity.Selected creators and/or idea contributors will be announced in the comments. Selected creators may be contacted by private message and asked to provide a brief creation plan, design approach, and estimated timeline.Please note: both selected idea contributors and the creators who develop selected ideas may receive Maker’s Supply parts support.Participation is also limited to regions our shipping partner can deliver to. Appreciate your understanding.We’d love to see more of these ideas brought to life, and creators are encouraged to reply to ideas they’d like to develop. For Selected CreatorsSelected creators will be contacted by private message.If selected, creators will need to:Complete a project based on COB LED Strip LightPublish the final model on MakerWorld with the correct BOMShare at least one community article after publishing that includes:The hashtags #KitChallenge and #COBLEDStripLightChaContent such as inspiration, design process, assembly steps, final results, and any challenges encounteredFailure to meet delivery or posting requirements may affect eligibility for future challenges.Submission does not guarantee selection. Projects must comply with platform rules and intellectual property requirements.

Benchy Nation news - #1All the nations: 1 - Benchonia, led by ItzMpower2 - UBE (United Benchys of Engineering), led by Gabe Tech Industries3 - Benchpress, led by Flexi Fin Studio4 - XtremeBenchys, led by Xreme5 -  Allabenchia, led by 3D print Wizard6 - Benchland, led by Charlie Printz7 - Benchaustralia, led by Userprintydude General NewsBenchonia and Benchpress have started trading oil. The UBE and Benchonia have also started trading oil. All other countries haven't shared which countries they are trading oil with. Currently, Donovon_inc is allies with Gabe Tech Industries (if I understand it correct). Flexi Fin Studios and DARIUSMAN are currently allies (if I understand correctly). All other nations have not publicly stated that they are in an alliance.Global war counter: 0. 📢Call to all nations: If you have a Benchy Nation that I didn't mention, or haven't started the ones that I mentioned, let me know in the comments. To publicly state that you have started a Nation, you must tag Benchy Nation News in your community post. Hopefully this News has helped you. Have a great rest of your day/night.  📊 WANT YOUR NATION FEATURED TUESDAY? Reply in the comments below with: 1. Your Nation's Official Name 2. Your current stance on the Benchpress-Benchonia oil trade (Ally, Neutral, or Rival?) 3. Any active treaties or territorial claims you want documented in next week's paper!  ### 🔮 TUESDAY FORECAST: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM? While the oceans are currently peaceful, the tides are shifting rapidly. With the massive Benchpress-Benchonia oil alliance dominating global commerce, smaller factions are beginning to whisper in the shadows. Rumors are spreading of a secret assembly happening this weekend. Will a new superpower rise to challenge the oil monopoly, or will Tuesday bring an era of total corporate dominance? Stay tuned—everything depends on what happens between now and Tuesday!