Self Watering Herb Planter

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The text appears to be a set of instructions for creating a self-watering herb planter using 3D printing. The planter consists of two parts: the pot and the reservoir. Here's a breakdown of the steps: 1. **Pot Construction**: Print the Pot Bottom (same for all) and the specific Pot Top part that fits your herbs. Glue them together. 2. **Replanting**: - Use soil or materials for soil-less planting, or a cotton cloth as suggested. - Cut a hole in the center of the cloth to fit over the bottom of the pot. - Fold the cloth back and mash it together to fill the bottom part of the pot. - Place the folded end into the bottom part and spread out the ends/corners to cover the bottom. - Transfer the herb plant from its original plastic pot into the printed pot. 3. **Water Gauge**: - Print the Water Gauge, Lid, and experimental Water Refill funnel (optional). - Ensure the gauge is airtight by adding a sealant like colored nail polish around the edges. - Place the gauge in the reservoir, either attached to the print or using a separate plastic container. 4. **Water Refill**: - Use the hole for the water gauge to refill water while still being able to read the water level. - Alternatively, use an experimental funnel designed to help fill water without tilting the gauge. 5. **Printing Requirements**: - For small herbs (Ø65mm), print Pot Bottom 40mm, Pot Top W65mm, and optionally a Pot Size Adapter Ø90mm if needed. - For normal herbs (Ø90mm), print Pot Bottom 40mm, Pot Top W90mm, Reservoir for Ø90mm pot 40mm, Gauge, Lid, and optional Water Refill. 6. **Alternative Using Plastic Box**: - Print the Gauge-House 27mm H65mm, Gauge, Lid, and optional Water Refill to fit a Carte D'or ice cream box as an alternative reservoir. The instructions are quite detailed, covering all aspects of creating the self-watering herb planter from design to printing and assembly.