DIY-Windowfarm

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Human: Revival and Redesign of Windowfarms Project. Windowfarms offer an innovative way to cultivate herbs and vegetables even in compact living spaces. Building them demands some effort but provides valuable insights into plant care. This modular, scalable system is perfect for educational purposes. Unfortunately, the community that originally developed this project has become unresponsive, making it challenging to access building instructions. To address this issue, a refined version of the farm is presented alongside 3D-printable upgrades. Read more about the Windowfarm Revival. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Kossel XL Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 60 How I Designed This: I applied a wide brim to ensure secure adhesion to adjacent bottles. I integrated a textured surface for improved grip. Project Overview: Windowfarm is an educational project that teaches students how to build a basic hydroponic system using 3D-printed and upcycled materials. Objectives: * Plan the farm layout * Print necessary components * Gather non-printed parts * Identify component functions * Prepare plastic bottles for painting * Spray paint plastic bottles * Cut and drill plastic bottles * Prepare planting cups * Insert planting cups into plastic bottles * Prepare rubber bands * Assemble the system Audiences: Students should be able to operate a hand drill safely. Subjects: * Biology * Physics * Handicraft Skills Learned: * Operating a 3D Printer * Understanding upcycling possibilities * Science and technology concepts * Hydroponic systems understanding * Using spray paint * Planting and caring for plants Lesson/Activity: Find the assembly tutorial on Instructables. Duration: Four units of 45 minutes each. Preparation: * Students should be familiar with using scissors, a drill, and a 3D printer. Materials Needed: * 5 plastic bottles (adjust according to needs) * 4 rubber bands (2mm wide, one less than the number of bottles) * Approximately 3 meters of strong cord (2mm diameter) * Dark spray paint * Clay plant pellets * 4 plants (one less than the number of bottles) * 4 hydroponics flower pots (one less than the number of bottles) Tools Needed: * FDM printer * Sharpie * Scissors * Pliers * 27-30 mm crown drill * Drill with a diameter similar to the cord Rubric and Assessment: Upon project completion, students will have acquired basic knowledge of upcycling thinking and hydroponics principles.