Steampunk Birdhouse

I enjoy Birds and Steampunk so I combined them. I have printed it a couple of times but not been happy with the filament colors available in PETG.  I may eventually go to paint but we will see. 

The design process was a delightful challenge. I wanted it to be large enough to comfortably house a family of bluebirds, with all the necessary features for their safety and well-being. But it also had to be a work of art, a miniature Victorian factory for birds. One of my key criteria was to integrate a Wyze camera (4) inside, allowing me to observe the nesting process without disturbing the birds.

I designed the base to be removable, making cleaning easy. And, thinking of the tiny fledglings, I lined the interior walls with a special "fuzzy skin" texture. This would provide them with a good grip, ensuring they could easily climb out when it was time to take their first flight.

If you print the full plate of small parts all at once as I did, print at a slower speed 50mm and use a higher infill percentage(25%) to ensure they are sturdy and can withstand the elements. I've also included several optional decorative parts – extra gears, small chimneys, and steering mechanisms – for you to customize and create your own unique version. 

Design by allredfk on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).