8 x 8 x 12 Stackable Arboreal Enclosure
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This is a 3D printable frame for a DIY stackable glass enclosure with a hinged front door and removable top.
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- Pets
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This is a 3D printable frame for a DIY enclosure suitable for invertebrates and reptiles that require an arboreal living space. My design is more minimalistic than other models of similar design. My goal is to make your pet the center of attention, not the enclosure. It features a large swinging front door that is capable of opening nearly 270 degrees so that you have full access to the interior. the Door is secured by a single pin that securely locks the door. My top hatch is held in place with 9 rare earth magnets and when removed gives you nearly unobstructed access to the interior of the enclosure from the top.
I have also incorporated a stacker component that allows you to stack two of these enclosures together. The stacker maintains proper airflow between the top and bottom enclosures and features a shelf that can hold LED strips so that the bottom unit can be lit independently from the top unit. The stacker can be installed 3 ways. It can be adhered to the bottom of an enclosure to serve as a raised base for a single enclosure, or it can be adhered to the bottom of an enclosure so that it can be stacked on top of another enclosure, or it can simply be placed between two enclosures to facilitate stacking.
I have printed this enclosure in PLA and PETG without any dimensional issues. I use standard material profiles on a Bambu Labs A1. Only two parts require supports. Those are the top hatch and the stacker. The top frame and vent have overhangs, but if you set the overhang angle to 45 degrees you will not have any issues. I initially had issues with artifacts showing through the walls. I switched to the arachne wall generator and print with no less than 3 walls and that keeps things cleared up. I also use X/Y compensation set to .2 just to insure that the hinges and magnet holes stay in spec.
****the enclosure in the picture is the 6x6x8 model. They are identical in overall design with the exception of the top hatch. It has a slightly different vent pattern. *****