Grow tent

prusaprinters

<p>This grow tent protects our seedlings against squirrels and birds. &nbsp;It is a remix of various models, which we published individually in the past.</p><p>We used PETG for all printed parts. &nbsp;We used EN20 electrical pipes (Stangenrohr with 20 mm outer diameter) and we filled the bottom pipes with sand.</p><h3>Assembly</h3><p>Cut the PVC pipes to length and close one side with a plug, then fill the pipe with sand.</p><p><strong>Tipp:</strong> Softening the electrical pipe with hot air works very well if the pipe's inner diameter is slightly too small for the plug. &nbsp;You can of course also adjust the diameter of the plug in the OpenSCAD file.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/b54b2d44-9bc4-4833-b2dc-3bbeea77b009/301.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2260b1b8cd-dd3d-42bf-a615-7624ba074a3b%22%2C%22w%22%3A2712%2C%22h%22%3A2034%7D"></figure><p>To get the sand into the pipe, poke its open end into the sand bag, then shake it to settle the sand towards the plug. &nbsp;Repeat if necessary until it is heavy enough.</p><p>Drill three holes into the corner piece(s). &nbsp;Do this carefully and slowly. &nbsp;You might want to run the drill backwards (ccw) to avoid cracking the layers.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/2abf58f4-3054-45e7-bd23-eaa2bacbe4fa/pxl_20211225_181956382.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22eddd913c-13bc-4bed-a403-4f1af27d2c16%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><p>The screws are optional, but we recommend them at least for long or heavy rods (with sand).</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/d34b97b2-61a0-4891-953b-8e69ab72f2a8/501.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2283b5e980-d2ad-4101-bb52-006b5b511404%22%2C%22w%22%3A2630%2C%22h%22%3A1973%7D"></figure><p>The peep hole makes the alignment of the rods easy.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/f0b16c40-9389-4f3f-95f4-da1e90fad36d/503.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22824ced27-9054-4124-90a2-f740a5effd8b%22%2C%22w%22%3A2800%2C%22h%22%3A2100%7D"></figure><p>Close the peep holes with a plug to keep rain out – at least the ones at the top of your contraption.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/c682b497-7517-4b7c-9dd9-0dff1aaa26c9/505.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2287b30b51-b282-45a0-a02b-981e9f9897ae%22%2C%22w%22%3A2693%2C%22h%22%3A2019%7D"></figure><p>Optional: Add “Roomba Stopper” feet …</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/106703/rich_content/653e6a7e-2b27-49fd-9c8b-adb819de78f7/pxl_20220324_062015324.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22e5bb197c-ad24-4b10-864a-095592ea9574%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><p>We fixed the net to the frame using floral wire. &nbsp;Zip ties should also work.</p><p>If you want to attach a click-on gable, check <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/224004">this thing</a> out.</p><p>Have fun! &nbsp; ☺</p>