Got a hungry pet and a clever mind? It's time to turn everyday feeding into something smarter, cuter, and way more fun! ๐พ From playful mechanisms to smart dispensing ideas, we're looking for designs that make feeding pets easier, more engaging, and more delightful. ๐ฝ๏ธ Here are some directions you might explore ๐ฝ๏ธ 01 Smart Feeding Systems Design automated or controlled feeding solutions. Focus on precise timing, portion control, and reliable mechanical performance. 02 Home & Travel Friendly Designs Design feeders adapted to everyday life. Emphasize compact size, portability, and space-saving integration, with modular elements for different pets and scenarios. 03 Interactive & Puzzle Feeders Turn feeding into a playful experience. Explore puzzle mechanics, slow-feeding systems, and challenge-based food release designs. ๐ Get ready? Special prizes are coming for winners! Bambu Store Exposure: With BOM , the Top 3 winning models will be featured in the highlighted banner section on the PLA Pure Page of the Bambu Store . And more exposure may come to your designs! Optional Reward: For the Composite Creation Award and Excellent Participation Award, you can choose between a $50 gift card or 2 rolls of PLA Pure. ๏ผ Value at $21.99 for refill and $24.99 for filament with spool. Pricing shown is for the US store. Prices may vary by region. ) ๐ฆด Tips ๐ฆด - Don't forget to explore the Food-grade filament [PLA Pure] and include a well-prepared BOM to help showcase the full potential of your design and spark even more creativity! *For detailed filament safety information, please click here . - Feel free to showcase your model using GIFs or videos featuring pets to make your design more engaging and lively. โ This contest focuses on designs of Pet Feeders Only . Please avoid submitting entries that are unrelated to the theme, including but not limited to: - Generic items without functional or structural innovation for the context. For example, a simple bowl or container with no dispensing, control, or pet-focused design features. - Models detached from the core contest theme. For example, pet toys, accessories, or decorations that do not involve feeding or food interaction. - Weakly-related entries that attempt to "FORCE" a theme connection through superficial elements like color, texture, or shape. For example, a regular object shaped like a pet or food but without any actual feeding function. - Entries that clearly deviate from the core theme and point to other topics entirely. To ensure fairness, entries that do not align with the theme will be removed from the contest and penalized. Please submit your entries thoughtfully. Think beyond the basic bowl. This is your chance to reinvent pet feeding! ๐๐ ๐Community & Social Media Creativity Award is Now Live! How to Participate: 1. Share your story: Post your design inspiration, modeling process, or how you solved a problem in the MakerWorld Community or Instagram . (Images, text, and videos are all welcome!) 2. Add tags: Use petfeeder and Contests in the MakerWorld Community Use petfeeder and madeinmakerworld in the Instagram 3. Link your model: Include a direct link to your model so others can easily view and download it. Rewards: 1. Points Reward: 3 winners form Community and 2 winners from Instagram will get 200 points each . Judged on the overall quality, depth, and visual presentation of the post. Tips: Posts featuring rich media (photos, videos) and well-documented early sketches or processes will stand out! 2. More Exposure: High-quality postsโand the linked models!โmay receive official MakerWorld promotion and added visibility.
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First Prize: $300 Bambu Lab Gift Card Second Prize: $200 Bambu Lab Gift Card Third Prize: $100 Bambu Lab Gift Card Excellent Participation Award: $40 Bambu Lab Gift Card or 2 rolls of PLA Pure