OpenFormicaria

A Open Source modular ant formicarium and home with simple space saving connectors.

Documentation: https://of.schemen.me

How to Contribute: https://of.schemen.me/contrib/

Features overview

OpenFormicaria is a set of parts that interconnect expand upon another. Any part is compatible with any other part ranging from the small Portal where you can found your colony after the test tube up to interconnecting many formicaria.

All modules are based on a 35mmx35mm base grid for ability to interconnect all of them (At least connector facing parts). 4xGateway is 35x35mm, 6xGateway is 35x70mm. All of the modules are 20mm high.

• A variety of connectors to connect modules, formicaria, tubes etc.
• Connectors can be exchanged safely while the part is in use to prevent ant escapees.
• Different sizes of formicaria for different colony sizes
• Different formicaria insert styles for different ant races
• Easy way to create your own custom insert!
• Portal module with feeding access for a first small outworld to explore and expand
• 4x or 6x Gateway modules to expand the farm

Updates/Changelog

2021.04.01

• Fixed CV1 L. Niger Formicaria

2020.11.08

• Started documentation at https://of.schemen.me

2020.11.05

• Added Tube connectors with a 90° angle. Only available for CV2 for now.

2020.11.05

• Changed formicaria humidity holes into funnel shaped holes to improve printing
  • Because the hole is in shape of a funnel it can be a lot tighter on the top level. The holes facing the ants are now 0.4mmx0.4mm big!

2020.11.02

• Added 6xGateway
  • More space or broader attachement to other modules!

2020.11.01

• Small fixes
• Added Connector raiser for CV1 and CV2. With that, you can connect modules like the Portal to a formicarium without it floating!
• Added Separators, only CV2. This allows you separate connected modules while blocking both ends!

2020.11.01

• Fixed m3 boreholes
• Updated the Portal Lid to accomodate the borehole
• Introduce the Connector Version 2!
  • Improved design, now also able to prevent escapee ants when changing connectors or modules!

2020.10.30

• Added Size M Formicarizm with a Lasius inspired filling! Download or check the Zip file