Hive #1 Fab Warré Hive
We created 4 beehives, using designs adapted from Warrés original beehive plans and that conformed to the openstructures grid.
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Hive #2 Kenyan Top Bar Beehive
A sustainable top-bar beehive with integrated sensors.
The project demonstrates knowledge of the following newly aquired skills -
- 3D DESIGN the structure was designed with Google Sketchup
- MILLING the final iteration will be milled on the ShopBot
- INPUT DEVICES it houses several sensors, including Temperature, Humidity and a Bee Counter Entrance
- 3D PRINTING the entrance gates were 3D printed, in a rake shape to count individual bees
- NETWORKING collected data is transmitted via a laser pulse to a receiver
- LASER CUTTING the receiver is housed in a bespoke laser-cut box
- OUTPUT DEVICES the receiver updates an LCD screen for a real-time display of the data from the hive