Build Plate Calibration Cat Holder and Dryer

This cat-shaped holder stores and dries up to 10 build plates in an upright position.

Residual water drips into the integrated tray, allowing convenient disposal or reuse (e.g., watering plants or pouring into the sink). The model therefore serves both as a practical post-print accessory and as a calibration cat instead of disposable test prints.

The model consists of two parts connected via a dovetail joint (0.2mm tolerance).
 

(Optional measureble dimensions for calibration:

• Cat body: 110 × 110 mm
• Tail: 11 × 11 mm

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The primary purpose of this model is build plate storage and drying rather than printer calibration, as it requires a relatively large amount of filament ;)

Available Versions

1. Unicolor Version

Designed for single-color printing.
No post-processing required — print and use immediately.

2. NO-AMS Version

Eyes, whiskers and nose recesses are deeper.
Print these parts separately in another color and glue them in place (as shown in the images).

3. AMS Version

Same geometry as the unicolor version but prepared for multi-color printing with AMS.
No post-processing required.

All variants are functionally identical. Choose the version that best fits your printer setup and preferred workflow.

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