Model description

A cozy, hanging nest for small hamsters — the CuddleCup Pod is a lightweight hollow sphere with a single entrance Printed as two parts (sphere + stand) so each prints with optimal strength and finish, the Pod lifts your pet off the cage floor and creates a quiet, enclosed sleeping space. Add a small handful of soft bedding for instant comfort. Designed for easy cleaning and everyday hamster. Replace the cord regularly and inspect for chew damage.

Design concept

A compact, suspended hideout that gives hamsters a sense of safety and elevated vantage. The curved stand keeps the sphere off the cage floor and visually showcases the ball like a little hanging pod. The two-part approach (sphere + stand) means each piece can be printed with optimal orientation and strength, and the sphere is removable for easy cleaning and bedding replacement.

Features

--Removable hollow sphere for easy cleaning.
-One smooth entrance sized for small hamsters.
-Lightweight and visually modern — good for small cages and desktop display.

Assembly instructions

Print both parts: sphere and stand using the recommended profile. Allow parts to cool fully.

Clean: remove supports and brim carefully from both parts (use flush cutters). Sand any rough edges around the entrance rim and around the top small holes so they’re smooth for your hamster.

Prepare hanging cord: cut a ~5–10 cm length of filament or thin pet-safe cord/elastic . If using leftover filament, heat-melt the tip slightly to avoid fraying. Heat filament 5-10 mm from each tip and bend over to form a hook. The one hook should be 90 degrees of from the other, which will ensure the pod opening is to the front

Hook to stand: hook the filament to the stand and the sphere making sure the opening is to the front.

Bedding: place a small amount (a handful) of soft hamster bedding/fluff inside the sphere, pushing it gently into the bottom so it’s comfortable but not blocking the entrance.

Safety check: ensure no loose fibers, no sharp plastic edges, and the cord is not long enough for the hamster to get tangled — keep the hanging distance short and check daily for wear.

Safety & maintenance

-Inspect daily for chew damage or frayed cord; replace if damaged.
-Use short, thick loops and avoid long strings that could tangle or strangle.
-Use certified food-safe filament and post-process per filament guidance. Never assume standard PLA is food-safe without certification.

Print Settings

Material: PLA (easy printing) or PETG if you want better durability. If intended for direct food contact, use certified food-safe filament and post-process accordingly.

Layer height: 0.20 mm (matches G-code)
Perimeters / Shells: 3 perimeters (for durability of the sphere rim)
Infill: 10–20%
Supports: enabled ( stand hook only)
Adhesion: skirt or brim for sphere only
Print orientation: stand flat on its back; sphere printed on the opening to the build plate

Hamster CuddleCup Pod

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill