Modular Smart Bird Cage
Created 1 months ago
Description
What it's for
A fully modular, 3D-printable bird cage designed to house an integrated IoT monitoring system. Featuring an electronics enclosure tucked below the cage, a dedicated sensor platform, and a front control panel, this project provides a clean FDM-optimised chassis for tracking conditions without exposing wiring or sharp geometry to the bird.
Dimensions
- Overall Footprint: 140 mm × 140 mm
- Total Height: 200 mm
- Wall Thickness: 2.5 mm grid walls, 2 mm shells
- LCD Opening: 71 mm × 24 mm (standard 16×2 layout)
Materials
- Recommended: PETG or ABS for durability and sanitisation
- Electronics base can be PLA, but PETG handles hardware and enclosure heat better
- Cage prints efficiently flat without supports if the faces are split appropriately
Print notes
- The model is assembled to preview the 10 distinct modules. When preparing to print, separate the parts to orient them flat on the bed.
- Use 2 to 3 wall perimeters for structural rigidity on the 2.5 mm frame sections.
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