Table of Contents
Here lies an inventory of all parts included in the Official CrowBox 2.0 Kit. While the Bill of Materials is our document for sourcing and pricing kit parts, this document is the user-facing portion of the instructions which lists and describes each part.
This section will eventually contain diagrams of each part.
Structural Parts
This section lists all kit parts which are used to construct the external housing and internal framework of the CrowBox.
Wood Parts
Structural parts laser cut from 1/8“ plywood (baltic birch)
Front Panel
Forms the front 'face' of the CrowBox.
Rear Panel
Baseplate
The baseplate consists of two identical parts which are laminated together to form a thicker, stronger baseplate.
Perch Arm
Consists of three identical parts which are laminated together to form a strong, straight perch arm.
Side Panels
- Upper left panel
- Lower left panel
- Upper right panel
- Lower right panel
Perch Pivot
These parts serve as a structural gusset to reinforce the connection between the baseplate and front panel. Critically, these parts also support the pin upon which the perch arm pivots.
The Perch Pivot is assembled from two pieces- One for the left side and one for the right side. These are not interchangeable, as the left part contains a cutout into which an optical sensor will be installed.
Clear Acrylic Parts
Structural parts laser cut from 1/8” clear cast acrylic
Deposit face panel
A large, clear triangle which caps off the Deposit Box
Deposit side panels
Clear parts that form the sloping walls of the Deposit Box, giving it its triangle shape.
- 2 pieces- left and right, identical
Sorting Plate
A clear platform to which food and coins are delivered. This is where the bird roots around through food and coins. This is also where birds deposit coins that they bring to the CrowBox.
Sorting Plate Shoulders
Smaller platforms situated to the left and right of the Sorting Plate
- 2 pieces- left and right, identical
Deposit Ramp
This thin piece of acrylic is the bottom-most component of the Deposit Box. Coins deposited by birds are delivered to the inside of the CrowBox by rolling along this ramp.
Deposit Ramp Rails
These thin, sharp triangle-shaped parts support the Deposit Ramp by holding it captive between them.
- 2 pieces- left and right, identical
Coin Tube Walls
These four pieces assemble into a tall, narrow box which holds a stack of coins to feed the Training Coin Dispenser
- Coin tube, rear
- Coin tube, left
- Coin tube, right
- Coin tube, front
Colored Acrylic Parts
Structural parts laser cut from 1/8“ colored, opaque cast acrylic
Machine Deck
The Machine Deck supports the critical components of the Reward and Coin systems.
Reward Rotor
A 3.5 inch rotor with five large holes for dispensing reward treats.
Coin Tube Platform
Coin Motor Supports
(2 pieces- left and right, NOT interchangeable)
Dispensing Ramp
Reward Chute
(2 pieces- left and right, NOT interchangeable)
Electronics Parts
Arduino
- Arduino Mega2560 Rev. 3
- [SD card shield]
Components
Wiring/Hookup
- 4 inch wire ties
- Mini alligator clips