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Tui Feeder

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Inspired by the Hummingbird Feeder, with a few changes.
Specifically;
Added a sealing lip to the bottom of the bottle thread
Changed the profile of the feeding tube so that no supports are needed and the cavity would be cleaner and not "stringy".
Made the perch, full circle.

Notes;
I sealed the feeder using thinned, water-based polyurethane enamel (I think that for FDM prints, the print will need to be sealed to prevent seepage/leakage). On my original design, the feeding tubes are quite small and it was difficult to coat and dry the enamel, the II version is basically the same, just with enlarged tubes for better coating/drying, and feeding. I tried the "hook" method of hanging but found that nothing sticks to PET bottles well, so I decided to mount onto my fence (40x25mm Al tubing), which works much better. I will try and see how well it works. If I get too many bugs, I was going to float a small polystyrene ball in each feeding tube to act as a valve.
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence
Why?
no supports
Support-free Single piece
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Min. bed size
40 mm (Small)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Tui Feeder?
Any FDM printer should handle Tui Feeder just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 40 mm is recommended.
Does Tui Feeder need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Tui Feeder — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Tui Feeder available in?
Tui Feeder is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Tui Feeder free to download?
Yes, Tui Feeder is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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