3D model of teachingtech
The models were repaired and checked for printability.
A fully 3D printable formicarium (ant nest) that expands to grow with your
...Plus colony.
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2
Infill:
varies
Filament brand:
X3D
Filament color:
white/dark colour
Filament material:
PLA
Notes:
Print one of each part except for the port (x2) and trap door (x3). All parts are correctly oriented.
Most parts can be printed with standard settings, except for:
Water tank - extra shell and solid layers to make it water tight
Base plate - Zero top/bottom solid layers and ~50% infill to create a breathable mesh
Ports - In a flexible filament such as TPU
Frame - You may need a raft to ensure the skinny sections don't peel up and distort
Trap doors - Print one to test the fit, and if necessary, scale the Z only to adjust the thickness.
Post-Printing
Assemble with M3 bolts.
Acrylic/glass should be cut to 84 x 84mm and be 3-4mm thick.
Designed to suit 20mm test tubes and 20mm tubing. I used tubing that was marked as 16mm but the external diameter was actually 20mm.
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