3D Printed Drawer System for Growing Mealworms

[@pixitha]

love the diy heat/vacuum table

[@DanDishonored]

When I see it, I assume you also have a beautiful filament dry box. I have an ugly plastic box filled with silica for cats to prevent moisture from being sucked into the filament.

[@stephenbrewer2208]

Where is the STL for these files?

[@LindyDesignLab]

Should be able to download the model parts here: www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-desktop-mealworm-farm-self-sorting-294541

[@EspenShampoo25]

Nice box and all. I only have one question though, what are you doing with all the worms 🪱 🤔

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

Wouldn't some kind of PTFE-coated roller have been better than just pressing it with your hands? Edit: lol I commented a second before you brought out a rubber roller

[@RandomProjectswithSam]

Very cool idea! Mealworms for fish food or fishing bait?

[@LindyDesignLab]

Treats for guinea fowl.

[@allanknudsen2616]

Where did you get the fabric?

[@LindyDesignLab]

Ulticarbon, and most of the supplies at linked in the video description if that helps.

[@oussamalasfer4860]

wait does that mean you like reptiles !!!! what your favorite mine leopard gecko!

[@LindyDesignLab]

Guinea fowl actually, but this would be great for keeping reptile feeders.

[@kazolar]

Are these feeders for a lizard, or just growing beetles?

[@LindyDesignLab]

Tasty snacks for guinea fowl in winter when there aren't many bugs around.

[@ashvanes484]

I have no idea how I got here and why mealworms need carbon fiber anything, but I am watching with fascination. I have a 3d printer and I want to learn resin crafting so, I guess that's why KZbin suggested this? What do you do with the mealworms?

[@LindyDesignLab]

Treats for guinea fowl in winter when there are not many bugs around. Although the plans to get a flock this summer may not work out, in which case I have no idea what to do with the mealworms.

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

And remember everyone: you *REALLY* don't want to breathe in carbon fiber dust

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

Or even touch it

[@oussamalasfer4860]

the worms getting bulletproof house XD

[@euclidhuang4889]

you don't have to take off gloves, use tweezers or needle nose pliers will be better for safety

[@adamgatley8217]

I don’t understand the point of this video or what you’re trying to achieve other than exposing yourself to as many toxic chemicals as you possibly can… it would seem that you are trying to create some kind of toxic hotel for some poor creatures who would most likely appreciate you dropping them off out in nature somewhere… while I get the slight impression you have the capacity to be an intelligent person… your actions say quite the opposite… I find you strangely interesting while also quite frightening… I mean no harm… it’s just fascinating how weird people can be… you would never imagine someone like you would exist… yet here you are! …in your own little world doing whatever it is that I imagine to you seems quite normal.

[@LindyDesignLab]

Strange times.

[@aximomatic]

What toxins? Epoxy is considered food safe if correctly mixed and fully cured. PLA filament is considered food safe (I would use PETG - also food safe - as mealworms might have a capacity to consume PLA). As for the creation process always use protective gloves and respirator when handling chemicals such as Epoxy and when printing with a 3D printer do it in an enclousure with ventilation system to the outside.

[@adamgatley8217]

@ (Acids) While cured epoxy may be food-safe, it can degrade under certain conditions, such as exposure to high heat, acids, or abrasives. This degradation can release harmful chemicals over time.