Curious Paws - Atom Treat Dispenser

Give your pet a dose of mental stimulation with this rotational puzzle inspired by the atoms spinning all around us. When your pet turns the atom, kibble dispenses onto a base featuring 3D renderings of atomic s, p, and d orbitals. That adds an extra layer of challenge as they’ll need to fish the treats out from around the orbitals before they can enjoy their snack.

I have included two kibble size options (7.5mm and 10mm), as I always get annoyed with toys that dump everything out at once. If the 7.5mm or 10mm options don't work for you let me know and I'll be happy to add more. In the print profile I have also aligned the nucleus body and lids so that if you print with a multicolor filament they will match up once assembled. Pro tip: print the nucleus first and use it as a dispensing roller toy while the rest of the model finishes. 

This design does require assembly, but no extra parts or tools are needed. If our pets can handle quantum mechanics, we can handle a little assembly. 😉

The base locks into other designs in the series such as molecular structures, circuit boards with sliding AND gates, and more so you can mix and match for a fully customizable enrichment system.

While coating isn’t strictly required, if you plan to use these regularly for food, I recommend sealing the prints with a food-safe resin to reduce bacterial growth in the natural pores of FDM prints. I typically apply a thin coat with a disposable brush and whichever food-safe resin is most affordable at the time of purchase.

Printing notes:
• After printing the base, allow it to cool completely before removing to prevent warping.

• Supports are required for the nucleus.
• The electron rings print best with a brim.
• If you’re using a finicky filament, a brim on the base board is also recommended.
• The uploaded print profile includes a programmed pause at the top of the base board so you can swap filament colors for the atomic orbitals.