by calinsyd

I designed this birdhouse for easy printing with minimum printing supports required (see slicer images).

The front (entry plate) can be easily removed by sliding it up to clean inside the birdhouse.

It can easily accommodate two budgies at the same time.

Print Settings

Printer brand:

Wanhao

Printer:

Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

0.26

Infill:

50 %

Filament_brand:

Cocoon Create

Filament_color:

Natural, Black

Filament_material:

PLA

Post-Printing

Depending on your printer settings and filament used, the parts may require some sanding to fit correctly. In my case the bottom of the birdhouse (02_Bottom_BodyB.stl) required some adjustments after printing. I had to remove some of the PLA from within the bottom brace so the entry plate would fit without bending slightly outwards. I used an exacto knife to cut small strips. I used 400 grit sandpaper to smooth the inside surfaces. I glued the Top and Bottom parts together with superglue and used a glue gun to seal in any imperfections at the back of the birdhouse. I also used a few loops of gardening (plastic coated) wire around the center of the birdhouse as a re-enforcement in case the superglue fails after a few months (unlikely).