https://github.com/elliotb256/antfort

Designs for a laser-cut formicarium
https://github.com/elliotb256/antfort

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Designs for a laser-cut formicarium

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/elliotb256/antfort
• Owner: ElliotB256
• Created: 2021-07-24T13:26:52.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-09-24T07:21:20.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-18T09:23:19.298Z (2 months ago)
• Size: 961 KB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: readme.md

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# Ant Fort

The Ant Fort is a formicarium designed to be constructed from laser-cut acrylic. The intention is to follow a modular design so that a colony can be easily extended as it grows.

## Modules

### Small nest

* Chambers for a small colony.

* Hydration provided by cotton wool accessed via channel.

![small_nest_v1](readme/small_nest_v1.png)

_V1 is pictured._

## Module Specifications

* Modules are composed from 5 layers:

    * A base layer, 5mm thick, (black used here).

    * A floor layer, 5mm thick, (white used here).

    * Two wall layers, each 5mm thick (white used here).

    * Clear acrylic top, 3mm thick.

* **Size:** Module size should be an integer multiple of 80mm. For example, the smallest module is 80x80mm.

* **Fasteners:** Layers are held together by M5 nuts and bolts. The holes are 5mm diameter. The hole centres are located 7.5mm from the edge, with a horizontal/vertical separation between holes of 65mm.

* **Ventilation:** Grids of 0.5mm diameter holes.

* **Adjustment tabs**, e.g. for sliding doors. Protrusion should stand 5mm clear of the clear acrylic layer.

### Connector specifications

* The connector block is made from a 'sandwich' of 4 layers:

    * A: rectangle, 3mm thick. Barrier is 14mm wide x 18mm tall.

    * B: rectangle, 3mm thick. Barrier is 10mm wide x 13mm tall.

    * C: rectangle, 3mm thick. Barrier is 10mm wide x 13mm tall.

    * D: rectangle, 3mm thick. Barrier is 14mm wide x 18mm tall. Added grip/insertion.

* A hole is cut through the pieces to allow passage.

* A 'blank' piece can be made by taking layers C&D and removing the hole.

## File specifications

* Saved in SVG format (inkscape).

* The output files are the format required for manufacture @ RazorLabs (a UK supplier).