Let’s Print a Cat/Pet Feeding Device (Part 3)

In this third part of the series, we print three panels for the enclosure and the rotary platform. If you missed the first or second part, visit the overview page to access them.

The Files

You will find all required files for the following prints in the GitHub repository:

The Left Side

• File: LR2051-404A.stl
• Material: PETG (Galaxy Black)
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Print bed: Powder coated
• Supports: No supports required
• Difficulty: Medium (Warping!)
• Filament: 126g
• Print Duration: ~10h

The Right Side with Funnel

• File: LR2051-405A.stl
• Material: PETG (Galaxy Black)
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Print bed: Powder coated
• Supports: No supports required
• Difficulty: Medium (Warping!)
• Filament: 132g
• Print Duration: ~10h

The Funnel End

• File: LR2051-408A.stl
• Material: PETG (Galaxy Black)
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Print bed: Powder coated
• Supports: No supports required
• Difficulty: Easy
• Filament: 11g
• Print Duration: ~1h

The Top Side

• File: LR2051-406A.stl
• Material: PETG (Galaxy Black)
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Print bed: Powder coated
• Supports: No supports required
• Difficulty: Medium
• Filament: 110g
• Print Duration: ~8h

The Turntable Platform

This is the most difficult print of the project. After some problems with the initial design, I wrote a separated post how to print this part:

Conclusion

This is the end of the third part. In the next part we will talk about the enclosure panels in the front and back of the device. While all of the previous prints were universal, you might want to do changes on them – depending on the components you want to use.

If you have any questions, missed information, or simply want to provide feedback, feel free to comment below or contact me on Twitter. 😄

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