Many Formicarium

thingiverse

I made Many Formicarums 2, which can be found at this link https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2756502. I realized that the previous link was incorrect. I won't finish this project anytime soon, but it has useful resources to create your own designs. Please note that some of the files are not in zips because they are just picture duplicates. I created several smaller formicarums by breaking up pieces from the Triplicator design. I made these primarily so the top wouldn't cover the cotton for easy changing and watering, but I got carried away and made many more. Some of these might be too small for people with large colonies, but I like being able to remove sections if they get too much debris or mold. All the information is below: Test Grid - These designs use a grid instead of holes from the original design. It seems to work better for me, so let me know if you prefer holes instead. Small Chamber V2 - This top is the same size as Small Chamber Cross. I also included a top for the water hole, which might not be very useful but it's there anyway. Small Chamber Cross V2 - This is a cross-section design that seems to work well for me. Maybe I'll make another one in the future? Large Chamber V3 - The openings are straight across long ways. The top is the same size as V4 and V5. Large Chamber V4 - The openings are straight across short ways on only one side. Large Chamber V5 - Same as V4 but with a third opening on the long way. These ones in the pictures have green color. Xl Chamber - My version of Dantius's remix. This design has smaller walls, a flat floor and several other improvements. I meant to make it the same size but ended up making it 2 mm bigger inside. I might fix this in the future, but that's it for now. V1H - The only one with the heating cable slot. V2 - Has a third opening on the bottom, marked M for male and F for female. V3 - Has two openings on the bottom, suitable for 2 male or 2 female. It works well with cross-sections. Note: All tops may need some sanding to fit right. Tube Adaptors - I might move these later but they're part of this now. These are for 3/8 tubing (I previously said 1/4 inch, which was wrong). There are also end stops with vents if anyone wants them. Sorry for the clutter in this post. Extras - Make your own Formicarum! I included cut-up pieces and blank chambers so you can create your own design. The files are all in Microsoft's 3D Builder. It might not be the best program, but it's easy to use and can import STLs. You could also export them as OBJ if you prefer. I also have tube connectors at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2360506 and tube extras at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2378063.