Self Watering Plant Pot

prusaprinters

Simple self watering plat pot with floating water level indicator.Inner pot diameter: 8 cm.The reservoir is designed to hold approximately 100ml of water. It is possible, though not recommended, to fill a bit more.When using an organic/soil-based medium, a bottom layer of inert medium (perlite, pon, seramis etc.) is recommended to avoid waterlogged soil where the reservoir is in contact. Printing DirectionsThese are the printing parameters I have used to achieve the product pictured above. YMMV.All parts were printed as oriented in the STL files. No supports are needed (overhang for the pot and indicator is 45°).The resulting print weighs a total of ~80g and takes roughly 11.5 hours for all three pieces.Please feel free to upload your tweaked printing files for other printers and filaments. ReservoirLayer height: 0.2mmBottom layers: 4Top layers: 4Wall count: 2Infill: 20%Extrusion multiplier: 1.05 PotLayer height: 0.2mmBottom layers: 4Top layers: 4Wall count: 2Infill: 100%Extrusion multiplier: 1.05 Update 20 Aug 2023 - New file for pot with extra aeration IndicatorAs PLA has a higher density than water, the water level indicator must be hollow in order to float. I recommend printing this part in vase mode (spiralised outer contour).Layer height: 0.2mmBottom layers: 2Extrusion multiplier: 1.05