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• It’s almost here: Our 3D-printed modular beehive goes live on Kickstarter November 4th!

  Diego • 11/03/2025 at 13:43 • 0 comments

  Hi everyone!

  After months of design, prototyping, field testing and feedback, we’re excited to officially announce the launch date of our project:

  👉 Nectar Nest — the first modular beehive fully designed for 3D printing
  📅 LIVE on Kickstarter: November 4th

  In this video, you'll get a full preview of how the hive works, how it’s built, and what makes it special — from snap-fit assembly to gyroid-insulated walls and stackable modules.

  We’ll be offering: 🔹 STL packs for makers
  🔹 Fully printed hives (EU/UK shipping only for now)
  🔹 Exclusive early bird rewards

  Would love your feedback, thoughts or questions — and of course, feel free to hit the “Notify me” button if you want to follow the campaign!

  🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nectarnest/nectar-nest-the-first-true-3d-hive-for-honey-production

  Thanks for all the support so far — this community helped shape the project more than you know 🧡
  

• Log 5 — Towards Crowdfunding

  Diego • 09/17/2025 at 19:34 • 0 comments

  We’re preparing a Kickstarter launch (Nov 2025) with multiple reward tiers:

  • 🖥️ Digital Maker Pack (STL files)

  • 🐝 Hive Ready Pack (fully printed hive)

  • 🔧 Innovator Pack (printed hive + STL files)

  • 🌍 Future “Merchant License” tiers for resellers

• Log 4 — IoT Sensor Integration

  Diego • 09/17/2025 at 19:33 • 0 comments

  An optional ESP32 LoRa module with BME680 sensors monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality. The idea is to connect hives into a global open-data network for research and beekeeping optimization.

• Log 3 — Large-Format Printing Challenges

  Diego • 09/17/2025 at 19:33 • 0 comments

  The hive was intentionally designed to fit monolithic printing on 420×420 mm plates to avoid seams and assembly joints. We’re testing slicing strategies (Cura profiles, adaptive layers) to optimize print times.

• Log 2 — Testing PETG for Outdoor Use

  Diego • 09/17/2025 at 19:33 • 0 comments

  PETG was chosen over PLA/ABS for its UV stability, impact resistance, and food-safety. Initial prototypes were left outdoors to verify durability through seasonal changes.

• Log 1 — Design of Sandwich Walls

  Diego • 09/17/2025 at 19:32 • 0 comments

  We designed 20 mm thick walls with a gyroid infill core. This keeps the hive lightweight yet insulated, combining thermal protection for the bees with reduced plastic consumption.

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