Cat Treat Dispenser with Interactive Lever by BlainLeVilain

BlainLeVilain

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No AMS / 2 colors - 2 plates ● 0.2mm layer 15% infill

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5.9 h

2 plates

4.8(13)

All-in-one ● 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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19.6 h

1 plate

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Description

Cat Treat Dispenser with Interactive Lever 😸🧠

V2 has been published !
Screw-on lid
Fixture ways for securing the dispenser

This is designed to engage your cat both mentally and physically. This innovative dispenser challenges your cat to work for their treats by pressing a lever, helping them understand the basic mechanics of leverage while rewarding their effort with a tasty treat. The spring mechanism is fully 3D-printable, making this project easy to replicate and assemble at home.

This dispenser not only entertains but also stimulates your cat’s curiosity and problem-solving skills. The sleek, compact design ensures it fits seamlessly into your home, while the simple assembly process ensures a hassle-free experience.

I'm open to any questions and improvements to make this project even better.

Assembly 👇

Comment & Rating (33)

@user_1611392919

I printed this, and wanted to provide some feedback. I was able to secure this feeder with command strips, but otherwise it’s not heavy enough to operate. Instead of using the lever, my cats just take the lid off This design would be significantly improved with a screw top versus magnetic top.

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The designer has replied

@BlainLeVilain

Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it! Not many people have shared their thoughts on improvements, so it’s great that you did. I agree that the screw-on lid is a solid design choice. I was trying to be original with my magnet design, but the popularity of the screw lid shows it’s a great option. I’ve already made the updates for a screw-on lid and I’m also working on a solution to secure the system better, as I had the same issue with my own cat... By the way, using command strips is a great idea too! If the tests go well, I should be able to publish the updated version later tonight. Thanks again for your suggestions! 😊

@Damian.kajzerek

Print Profile

All-in-one ● 0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

alles ok

@msfoote

I had some challenges with assembly. When inserting the lever into the housing it seemed to stop short of where it should. The cavity the treats fall into was not centered with the opening in the housing and the spring would not engage in the detent. I was able to make it work by trimming the spring 'handle' and forcing it into the detent with some tweezers. My best guess is that the tip of the lever body is too long for the corresponding cavity in the housing. But I would assume others would find that too. I cleaned off the supports and don't believe that was the issue. Cool design and I agree with another commenter about the screw top design. Looks like you are on it though.

The designer has replied

@BlainLeVilain

Thanks for your detailed feedback! Could you let me know which print profile you used? It’s possible I made an error when publishing since I went through several iterations, and some updates might not be compatible with older versions. I’ve actually encountered this issue myself after losing track of which parts were modified during the design process... I’ll re-upload the files tonight with the latest updates, including versions for both print profiles. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks again for bringing this to my attention!

@JJTechPrints

This is a really cool design. Thank you for sharing!

The designer has replied

@BlainLeVilain

My pleasure ! 😊

@Bombfam

why no A1 mini??????????

The designer has replied

@BlainLeVilain

The print plates were set up for a build volume larger than the A1 Mini. However, there's nothing stopping you from downloading the individual parts and arranging them to fit on a smaller plate like the A1 Mini. Let me know if you need help with that!

@philip_duc

What kind of treats do you use? Mine always jams because the treats overfill the opening and prevent it from rotating. But the design and idea are incredibly cool, and super easy to print, approximately 9 hours print time total

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@BlainLeVilain

I use dried shrimps, but you're right, larger treats can sometimes jam when pressing in a single motion. I've noticed that my cat gives it a few light taps, and that seems to work well despite everything. Thank you for the comment !

@user_1001965520

Print Profile

No AMS / 2 colors - 2 plates ● 0.2mm layer 15% infill

cats like it

@Jojo_velo

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I simply adore the cat in the photograph haha I also quite like the concept

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@hockeydude03

Print Profile

No AMS / 2 colors - 2 plates ● 0.2mm layer 15% infill

What a great print! I gave this as a present on Christmas, and they loved it! Also they are training the cat to play with it!

@Dx11

Print Profile

No AMS / 2 colors - 2 plates ● 0.2mm layer 15% infill

It's nice but it's very very difficult to get the "spring" cut loose even with a special support material at the interface layer. And even after everything is cut perfectly the mechanism still only works like 60% of the time.

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