Improved Birdfeeder/Birdhouse (fusion360)

This model updates the base model to add features to it, it therefore requires parts of the base model.

There are 2 main piece changes:

1. The locking Truss: In the base model the roof tends to slide off, this model replaces the two outer trusses to allow locking sliders to be inserted that lock the roof in place while still allowing it to be easily unlocked for easy access.
2. The Alternative Base: The base was split into the base and the feeder to be able to take the feeder away for filling and to print both pieces in different colors without affecting the other.

Printing Information:

• Since the model is for the outside and will come in contact with water and food, I suggest printing everything in PETG or other water-resistant materials. A food-safe coating can also be a good idea.
• Print the locking truss and its locking pins 2 times, print the truss flat on the bed and the pins on their flat heads.
• Print the base and the feeder upright, use regular supports to support the base of the feeder.
• Print all parts of the base model except the base and 2 trusses.

Assembly Information:

• Assemble the 4 walls with the base and use the u-connectors to secure them in place.
• Add the wreath on top and secure the walls to it with the L-connectors, put them thought the square holes facing upwards or downwards (unlike on the image). Other orientations are possible but will be more difficult.
• Connect the roof panels together by using the trusses (use the 2 new trusses on the outside)
• Slide the roof ridge thought the roof and add the edges onto the panels.
• Secure the base with the center screws and add the feeder above them
• Finish by sliding the roof onto the wreath and secure it in place with the locking pins trough the trusses (can pivot inwards to unlock in the future)

You can adjust the dimensions of the feeder to adapt it to different grain but you can also raise the surrounding wall to for example try and contain liquids.

Note that the walls stick under the base, it won't be laying flat on a surface but this serves a dual purpose as little feet raising the base, while not hindering the connection of a pole in the center.

The fusion files are available to be able to adjust the tolerances if needed, change some parametric dimensions at will and to ease the further remixing of the model.

Please refer to the base model for more information.

Finally note that I had to comply with the license of the base model and that the license of this model is therefore also non-commercial. Would I have had the choice, only attribution would be required. This also means that, would you have commercial permission from the base author, you can use this one as well with no extra steps.