Bird Feeder with Camera

Bird feeder with space for a camera to mount inside.

I'm using the Wyze V3 camera, but I'm sure that almost any camera would fit with the right mount. For example, I am using the sticky magnet mount that comes with the Wyze V3, but there are also holes to mount the base via 2 x M3 screws and nuts.

I designed the bird house to use a combination of magnets, fasteners, and screws. I used magnets for the food tray so that it can be removed easily for re-filling, when its raining, and for cleaning (clean frequently to keep birds happy and healthy!). Same goes for the little planter on the side.

Printed parts list is as follows:

• QTY1: “House”
• QTY 1: “Food Tray”
• QTY 1: “Planter”
• QTY 1: “Mount"

Stock parts list is as follows:

• QTY 1: Wyze Cam V3 or similar
  • QTY 2: M3 x 16 mm (unless using adhesive mount)
  • QTY 2: M3 nuts (unless using adhesive mount)
• QTY 4: 1/4" x 1/10" Magnets
• QTY 2: M4 threaded inserts
• QTY 2: M4 x 20 mm
• QTY 4: #8 wood screws
• QTY ∞: Bird seed

The #8 wood screws are for mounting the bird feeder to your surface of choice. There are 6 mounting holes on the back side of the house, and 4 mounting holes on the base mount. Mine is mounted to my deck railing which is why I made the base piece, you can modify the angle of it in the OnShape document if you have an angled surface as well.

Gorilla glue to fix the magnets in place.

There are a few other holes on the model for future additions, such as a perch in the front of the feeding tray (M3 threaded inserts), a landing post coming out the other side of the bird house (M4 shcs), etc. There are also holes (M3 threaded inserts) for mounting a front plate to cover up the camera a bit more, if you want to hide it from the birds or further protect it from the elements.

Holes sticking up from the planter are for twine/string. I have some tied to the holes and around the window frame in case of super windy day or if a squirrel decides to investigate. The planter has some holes in the bottom for drainage. I have a thriving succulent in there, but be weary of its size. It can't support anything that will grow too tall.

I printed in PLA, 35% infill, and 4-5 walls. I've had it outside in the rain and shine for over 6 months, and its holding up nicely. Keeps the camera dry assuming you don't have sideways rain. I don't recommend printing in black as the sun might warp it.

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OnShape document