Critter Rescue Ramp

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This floating "lily pad" offers a simple escape route from the pool for wayward chipmunks and similar creatures. The ramp attaches securely to a pair of grips placed on the standard pool edge pre-cast coping. The lily pad and ramp move up and down with the changing water level. The lily pad float piece measures 20.1cm x 20.6cm x 8.5cm. ### Assembly Printed in PETG, the lily pad is created at a 0.2mm layer height with 25% infill and three layers on top/bottom/sides. No supports are required. Optional: Pause printing of the lily pad at Z=15mm to insert pieces of float-able foam into the interior chambers, ensuring a higher float level if water seeps in. A piece of filament is used to connect the ramp to the lily pad. A low-heat soldering iron is applied to slightly mash the ends of the filament, securing it in place. ### Adaptation for pools with different coping edges Print and assemble the lily pad and ramp. Tie a cord to the anchor tabs at the top corners of the ramp; then tie the other end of the cord to a suitable pool edge anchor point.