Plant Dibbler for quick seeding/sowing [Laser and 3D printed]

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Tool For Speeding Up Plant Seeding Now Available In Version 2 This innovative tool simplifies the seeding process, making it faster and more efficient. It's a game-changer for anyone looking to streamline their farming workflow. Old Files Included For Easy Repairs For those who need to replace parts, we've included all the old files in the latest version. This way, you can easily swap out any damaged components and get back to seeding in no time. Other Open-Source Tools On The Horizon We're always looking for ways to improve farming practices, and that's why we're working on a range of open-source tools, including drop seeders and vacuum seeders. Stay tuned for more updates! Check Out Our Projects On Thingiverse If you're interested in learning more about our projects, be sure to check out our page on Thingiverse. You can find links to all our designs, as well as a wealth of information on how they work. Bill Of Materials: What You Need To Get Started To build this tool, you'll need the following materials: * Laser Cutter * SLA Printer (such as Photon) * 3mm Plywood * 3mm Acrylic for scraper plate * Wood Glue * SLA Resin (we recommend ZZZ for its toughness) * 12mm Length M3 Bolts and Nuts (Stainless Button Head preferred) * M3 Knurled Inlets Printing Recommendations For Optimal Results For the best results, we recommend using the following settings: * Printer Type: Sla Printer * Material: Blu Resin by Siraya Tech * Support/Rafts: No print directly on the build plate * Spacing: Print 66 parts on the bed in one go with 0.5mm in-between parts Laser-Cut Recommendations For Perfect Holes For laser-cutting, we recommend using a 2" lens for perfectly sized holes. Assembling The Tool: A Step-By-Step Guide This tool is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled. Simply follow these steps: 1. Push nuts into wooden plate Number 1, and glue plate Number 2 to back of plate one using bolts to centre the pieces. 2. Glue together the Top plate number 3 and the vertical supports [part number 4] for compressing. 3. Wait for the glue to set. Step 2: Attaching The Spikes Take the cured and set spikes and push them through the holes in plates 1 and two. Step 3: Bolting It All Together Bolt the whole assembly together, and you're ready to go! Using The Tool: A Video Guide For a step-by-step guide on how to use this tool, be sure to check out our video tutorial on YouTube. License Agreement The files and instructions above are released under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike license. This means that you're free to download and use them for personal use, but please don't sell them without permission. Supporting The Development Of Open-Source Tools If you find this tool helpful, consider supporting our organization by buying us a cup of coffee (or two). Your contribution will help us continue to develop open-source tools like this one. If you'd like to sell these tools commercially, we can grant you permission to do so for a flat fee of 5% the price you charge per unit sold. Just send us an email and we'll discuss it further. Contact Us For more information or to get in touch with us, please email info@aquaponicslab.org. We're always happy to hear from you!