
Custom Modular Planters
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Problem Statement ⚠️ I really enjoy planting and growing succulents, although I've noticed it is difficult to find planters that I like for a reasonable price. So I set out on a mission to leverage my printer's capabilities to solve this problem. But I didn't just stop at 3D printing, I wanted these planters to be something that would stand the test of time. So I decided to convert the relatively strong 3D printed components into lasting rigid concrete ones. Design Context ⚙️ When I started the design of this project I wanted to have the ability to quickly rearrange the planters and pavers to create different layouts. I achieved this modularity by sub-dividing the base shape which was an elongated hexagon into 3 unique shapes. The main shape is a pentagon, which has three different configurations, depending on the application of that component. For example, if you wanted to create a vertical stack-up, you would start with a base planter and then add as many hollow planters as you would like. Because these shapes are derived from the base elongated hexagon, they can be added in a repeating pattern to create new and unique shapes. Assembly Process 🧪 To learn more about how I was able to turn a spool of 3D printer filament into rigid concrete components follow the link below: Custom Modular Planters Project Overview The linked video shows an overview of how I carried out this project. Supplemental information will also be provided on my Instagram in the coming weeks (including the bill of materials and a detailed project writeup) so stay tuned. If you enjoy this project and want more details, then feel free to follow me on Instagram for more engineering projects related to: 3D printing Arduino Projects Design ATOM Engineering Instagram
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