Automatic Succulent Watering Cup

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Over the past year, I've struggled with succulent plant care due to forgetting to water them for weeks. To resolve this, I researched 3D-printed self-watering planters but found none suitable for succulents, which require sporadic watering. My solution stores dripped water from a seltzer bottle reservoir in a cup, then uses a Pythagorean Cup mechanism to siphon the water onto the soil every few days. I printed this design using PLA on my Monoprice Select Mini but faced challenges in controlling the drip rate into the cup. Despite these issues, I found the project valuable and believe it could benefit succulent owners with minor adjustments.