5-Frame Mating Nuc

This project is inspired by, but not a modification of, Johno's mating nuc w/frame posted by @milsimlabs: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:335627. Johno also created a 5-frame version with a top-feeder, so I cobbled up my own take on that idea.

Most parts are based on my original Mini Mating Nuc with an internal feeder. The frames and entrance disk are interchangeable. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5155282

The Plexiglass inner cover allows opening the nuc without immediately letting the bees fly. The clear inner surface should enable them to get used to the light and settle down before opening the inner cover. It is an optional part.

There is an integral queen excluder designed into the bottom of the feeder, allowing bees access to the feeding area.

These were created in Tinkercad and are available there if you want to remix them:

Assembled 5-Frame Nuc: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/eYHJiG0Zhrq
5-Frame Nuc: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ipSjURZS5M2
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