Modular Plant Moss Pole by vivalatank

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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1 plate

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Full Set 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

5.4 h

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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Full Set 100% infill, 0.2mm layer, 3 walls

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Description

Having searched for a moss pole, I was unable to find anything I liked, so ended up designing my own.

Still a bit of a work in progress. Its modular so you can print multiple sections (The most I have printed and used on a plant is 3 so far). The design is technically scaleable, but be aware that you may need to go a bit finer if you do (otherwise it prints without supports on the standard 0.2mm strength settings). Images show a fullsized version and a version i printed at 50% and also a version with the stabiliser which you can either keep on the surface of your plants soil or bury it fot extra stability.

For the bottom spikes, they are a bit delicate so be aware to screw in via the circular section. all screws can be a little tough as they are quite tight, but you can screw them into place quite nicely as they do ease up with a bit of gentle wiggling. They are an intentionally tight fit.

Material, PLA Basic or PLA+ have both worked well, PETG id imaging would also suit.
Settings: 0.2mm strength defaults, no supports needed. 0.4mm nozzle.

Added a version of the spikes with drainage holes

Comment & Rating (36)

@Halfbot

did I put it together correctly?

The designer has replied

@vivalatank

Thats it! im currently experimenting between keeping the stabilisers in the surface of the soil or burying them, but both will work

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@Jbradleonard

Replying to @vivalatank :

I think the spikes are fine by themselves if you are just using a single stack. Anything taller and I would use the stabilizers a few inches below the surface with spikes just so you are not burying so much moss pole.

@themaclean

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Really impressed with the strength of this print! The threads were really hard to get together but guaranteed they are never going to come apart!

@Themisto

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Came out well. The pieces are a little snug when putting together so we broke 2 while assembling ut I know we’re not using stronger material, so that’s on us. Thanks for this!

@Wilwaukee

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

girlfriend wanted moore than one i make différent sized and do the job

@killer_prints

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

model is awesome and the print profile worked perfect!

@nancy.lankford8

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

love it!!! very sturdy!!! and a great size for my very big white wizard philodendron!! I printed the whole thing and then printed an extension!! so far so good!!

@Voltron35

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Awesome first prints on my new X1 Carbon! great design and can’t wait to use this with my plants.

@jtempkin

I would love to see the bottom spikes having drain holes if possible

The designer has replied

@vivalatank

Love the suggestion! I definitely want to make a few different types of bottom spikes when I get the chance, so will put one with drainage holes at the top of the list.

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@vivalatank

Replying to @vivalatank :

@jtempkin just added a version of the spikes with a few drainage holes on them

@LukeMakes4Wife

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Full Set 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

update - I may have accidentally overload the settings so I'm adjusting my rating. profile was great other than I think the PETG temp was set at 270 and causes the threaded portion to have a bit too much droop. some of the bridging suffered from droop too but that didn't functional effect the print. however the threading droop made the parts not screw together even after clean up. will try reprinting at 250-255 manually. filament: BL transparent PETG. I'll add pictures when able.

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@midego

I don't think its set at 270c to be fair, I don't print at such high temps.

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@LukeMakes4Wife

I double checked and it looks like the profile is set for 255. I may have accidentally overidden the settings. I'll update my review.

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@goproton777

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed with PLA Silk Generic Microcenter Brand (Inland) and the result was a smooth finish. However, the threads fit extremely tight together stopping it from fully mounting into a level position (important for stacking). Also the inherent flaw of thin vertical pegs are prone to snapping easily especially when trying to twist of the ends. Solution would be to make the threaded caps lock into position utilizing 3 or 4 "L" shape joinery pockets and increasing the height and circumference of the cap ends to match the cylindrical circumference of the main tower body. This will ensure the user can firmly grip the cap ends without damaging the thin vertical stakes and the top caps horizontal wings will be safe for leveraged pressure of the turn.

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