Twist Formicarium Modules
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<b>Demo:</b> https://youtu.be/7Vhj8G6GHrY Here's a new connection method I'm working on for formicarium modules. These modules will be 3/4 to 1 turn screw on to connect modules. There will be a nub at the top of the screw to align and lock the modules when screwed together. 3/8" OD flex tubing should also just fit directly into the female Twist connectors. Connect modules using the 3/8" OD flex tubing or use the Twist male to male adapter. See pictures. I recommend printing test tube adapters with a flexible filament such as TPU. I have broken several test tubes using rigid filaments. Included are adapters for compatibility with "Many Formicarium" connectors. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2377968 Test tube adapters are still being designed and tested. 12mm tubes tested. Test prints are being done with PLA. The fitment of the connectors may not be the same with different plastic combinations. <b>Ideas</b> - Use Twist Plug to stop any ports up that aren't being used. - Use cotton or another soft material wrapped around the 3/8" OD vinyl tube and secure 12mm test tube over it. <i>This project is now in beta development stage. Exisiting components as of December 31, 2019 should be working. </i> I appreciate any tips towards my work. Please comment on your ideas. <table> <tr> <td><b>Module Type</b></td><td><b>File Name</b></td><td><b>Footprint</b></td><td><b>Connector Type</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Base</td><td>Advanced Single Base</td><td>100mm x 60mm</td><td>3 Twist Female Connectors plus hydration chamber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Base Accessory</td><td>Humidity Drawer for Advanced Single Base</td><td></td><td>Humidity drawer for Advanced Single Base</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Base</td><td>Single Base B</td><td>100mm x 60mm</td><td>Female Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chamber</td><td>Twist Feeding Chamber</td><td>60mm x 40mm</td><td>Feeding chamber with one female connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chamber</td><td>Small Chamber</td><td>40mm x 34mm</td><td>Remixed Small Chamber with Twist Connectors</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chamber Accessory</td><td>Twist Feeding Cup</td><td>19mm x 19mm</td><td>Feeding cup for feeding chamber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Connector Block 4H</td><td></td><td>Connector block H configuration with 4 female Twist ports</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Connector Block 2i</td><td></td><td>Connector block i configuration with 2 female Twist ports</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male Connector Plug</td><td></td><td>Twist male connector plug</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>12mm OD Tube Male Connector Module</td><td></td><td>Twist to Male 3/8 ID tube Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Male Bracket to Twist Male</td><td></td><td>Male "Many Formicarium" to Twist Male Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Male Bracket to Twist Female</td><td></td><td>Male "Many Formicarium" to Twist Female Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Female "Many Formicarium" To Twist Male</td><td></td><td>Female Bracket to Twist Male Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Female "Many Formicarium" To Twist Female</td><td></td><td>Female Bracket to Twist Female Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Female to Female</td><td></td><td>Twist Female to Female v2 Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to Male</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to Male v2 Connector</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube Straight Adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 Degree Left</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 degree left adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 Degree Right</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 degree right adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 Degree Up</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 12mm Test Tube 90 degree up adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 Degree Left</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 degree left adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 Degree Right</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 degree right adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adapter</td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 Degree Up</td><td></td><td>Twist Male to 16mm Test Tube 90 degree up adapter</td> </tr> <tr></tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><b>Make your own module!</b></td> <td></td> <td><b>Please share!</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Connect</td><td>Twist Female Connector</td><td></td><td>Use to design your own module. Place lock notch at top.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Connect</td><td>Twist Male Connector</td><td></td><td>Use to design your own module. Place lock notch at the top. </td> </tr> </table>
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