Parakeet Food Dish

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This is a miniature food holder specifically designed for my parakeet's enclosure, cleverly attaching itself to the interior and featuring a resting platform where he can comfortably eat while seated. I brought this design to life using my Creality CR-10 3D printer and the recommended settings in Cura, which included a nozzle temperature of 200 degrees Celsius and a bed temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, set at a layer thickness of 0.2mm for optimal detail. The entire printing process took approximately 6.5 hours to complete, utilizing about 20 grams of PLA filament in the process. To ensure stability and prevent warping, I highly recommend adding support material to the raised perch, as it will greatly benefit from this added assistance. For bed adhesion, I employed a brim pattern on top of blue painters tape that had been treated with isopropyl alcohol for optimal bonding. The printing experience was remarkably smooth, and the finished product functions flawlessly. Moreover, the support material proved to be easily removable, showcasing the precision and quality of this print job. To guarantee safety and prevent any potential dislodging, I took the initiative to drill a small hole in the back of the dish, which allows for secure attachment to the cage using a twister seal.