Round Hay Rack for Guinea Pigs or Rabbits

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This round hay rack was designed from scratch in Fusion 360. Although I'm not calling it a remix, I want to acknowledge the inspiration I drew from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3966189 (@CorrieD) and https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4244943 (@GGREINER). Compared to those models, my design is in two pieces. The base and bars print as one piece with a large hole on top for the lid to fit through, while the lid prints separately with a small hole at the bottom. I've tapered the tops of the bars and the holes slightly to make it easier for guinea pigs to access their food without getting stuck. The base is hollowed out to save filament, and chamfers have been added to the bottom of the bars for extra strength. An 8-bar design provides enough room for guinea pigs to reach in comfortably without risking eye injuries like we experienced with one of our pets. The original Fusion 360 design is available at https://a360.co/3gLNe4a, allowing users to modify any aspect they want. If you decide to remix it, please comment below so I can see your work. This hay rack fits easily on an Ender 3 printer's bed even with a skirt and takes up about two thirds of the height. The base measures 150mm in diameter by 166mm tall. My design is completely free for anyone to use without restriction. I hope you enjoy it, and I'm sure your guinea pigs will love it. Due to COVID-19, I have some extra time to work on projects, but my income has taken a significant hit due to lost business. If you can afford to send even a small tip, I would greatly appreciate it.