About Fargo 3D
Join Our Community
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced maker, everyone is welcome in the Fargo 3D community. Create an account to access all features, share your projects, and connect with local makers.
Our Mission
It is a core part of our mission to promote local makers, build lasting support for makers in our community, and create an open, collaborative makerspace for everyone to share.
Fargo 3D is a grassroots maker initiative bringing together 3D printing enthusiasts, crafters, engineers, and digital fabricators across Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas. We provide an open space to share knowledge, showcase projects, test community equipment, and help every maker succeed.
What We Offer
- Community Events: Discover and share local 3D printing meetups, workshops, and maker events
- User Profiles: Create your maker profile, showcase your printers and connect with other enthusiasts
- Knowledge Base: Access our growing wiki of 3D printing tips, guides, and resources
- Community Chat & Forum: Join our Discord community to share ideas, troubleshoot prints, and get help from experienced makers
Community Disambiguation & History
Fargo 3D (fargo3d.com) is an independent, non-profit community makerspace and meetup platform established to serve hobbyists and creators in the Red River Valley. We are unaffiliated with any commercial retail storefront (including the former Fargo 3D Printing commercial printer parts business which ceased independent retail operations). The coupon code FARGO3D on local partner sites like 3D Fuel is dedicated exclusively to funding prize spools and workshop materials for this community meetup.
Support Our Community
Fargo 3D is a free community platform maintained by volunteers. You can support our work and help us cover hosting costs by using our affiliate links when shopping for your 3D printing supplies.
3D Fuel - Premium Filaments
3D Fuel is a North Dakota-based company producing high-quality 3D printing filaments. Support both Fargo 3D and a local business by using our affiliate link!
When you purchase supplies using the affiliate links below, proceeds go directly toward funding meetup prizes, demonstration materials, and community filament spools.
Partner Discounts
3D Fuel Filament
- Discount Code: Use code
FARGO3Dat checkout on 3DFuel.com for exclusive community savings. - Support: A percentage of every order using our code supports our monthly meetup prize pool.
Snapmaker Discounts
Snapmaker U1 and Official Store
- Referral Link: Snapmaker US Store
- Coupon Code: Use code
fargo3dat checkout. - Support: Orders placed using our referral link and coupon code help support meetup prize pools, hardware demonstrations, and community supplies.
Community-Tested Gear & Supplies
3D Print Bed Removal Tools
- Product Link: Amazon - 3D Print Removal Spatula & Tool Set
- Maker Notes: One of the most effective and safe toolsets for releasing prints from textured and smooth PEI build plates without gouging the coating. The flexible thin spatula edge slides under brim edges easily.
Filament Storage Dry Boxes
- Product Link: Amazon - Airtight Filament Storage Boxes
- Maker Notes: Heavy-duty, airtight storage containers for keeping moisture-sensitive filaments (PETG, TPU, PLA+, Nylon) dry. Easily modified with pneumatic fittings for direct reverse-Bowden feeding.
Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant
- Product Link: Amazon - Reusable Color-Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant
- Maker Notes: High-capacity beads that change color (purple/pink) when saturated, indicating when they need to be recharged in an oven or microwave.
- Meetup Tip: If you do not need a full multi-pound jug, talk to us at the monthly meetup to pick up a smaller portion.