The Modular, Printable Beehive Project

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Project progress: Four days into the Beehive Project, feedback on the initial two designs has been received. An updated design will be presented next week. Collaborators are welcome; contact the creator through private message or leave a comment on MindToMatter.org. For the latest updates and blog posts about the project, visit http://mindtomatter.org/category/projects/osmpbeehive-project/. Reddit beekeeping community feedback can be seen here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Beekeeping/comments/rrng2/the_open_source_modular_printable_beehive_project/ The current blog post is a partial version; view the full post at http://mindtomatter.org. The Beehive Project's new version, dubbed 0.2, is nearly ready for release. It features Makerslide as support material - an aluminum V rail integrated into a standard extrusion profile. A potential installation includes two 4'-7' lengths of MakerSlide set 2' apart in the ground. This design facilitates a ratcheting system for easy cleaning and harvesting. Meet the Hivestack, an innovative beehive design with integrated floor plates, increased full-size frame capacity, and angled entrance holes to deter rain and protect against predators. The Hivestack 0.2 design was made in Tinkercad and can be edited online. The .stl files are available for download at https://tinkercad.com/things/1ZluQmZ6ORE. Stay updated on project developments by following the creator's blog at http://mindtomatter.org and consider joining as a collaborator.