Self-watering Bonsai Planter Pot V2

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Self-watering Bonsai Planter Pot V2

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill, 70% scale
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Description

Self Watering Bonsai Planter with a 300ml internal capacity enough to go a week without watering your bonsai tree.

 

The single-piece design prints in place, no need for supports, rafts, or brims! All internal architecture is built-in.

 

The design is minimalist, and has a watering hole which doubles as a visual indicator of the water level inside the planter. The vent hole on the opposite side of the watering hole enables the water to move through all the voids and fill up the pot.

 

I've also inserted rolled cotton fabric (8mm cotton string also works) into the holes to aid with the capillary effect. As the soil dries, it sucks up water from the reservoir below. See the image below for reference:

The design also has tethering points and can be optionally used if desired. If you will not use the tethering points, a plug is included in the design to close up the holes. See more about securing the plant to the pot in the article here: https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/12/27/secure-bonsai-pot/

 

If you choose to use the plugs, here is how:

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
magnifique impression sans soucis
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Je suis heureux que ça te plaise. Profitez de votre nouveau pot! 😊
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beautiful pot to upgrade my twins to. loving this in blue with red colors. I also did the cotton pieces in the bottom.
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wow, that looks fantastic. The color combo looks great! Enjoy your new pot 😊
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Perfect print settings. It uses a lot of filament but I imagine it is to ensure it can hold water without leaking. I can’t wait to plant in it!
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Yes, that is the reason. Enjoy the planter 😊
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Fantastic! This self-watering bonsai planter sounds fantastic! It's a perfect solution for busy plant lovers or those who travel frequently. Provides peace of mind knowing your bonsai will be hydrated for up to a week, even if you're away. Overall, this self-watering bonsai planter seems like a ingenious invention that takes the guesswork out of caring for your bonsai tree.
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Would it be possible to release a smaller version for the A1 Mini?
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I’m working on it 👍🏻
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What were your values for printing? I am still new to this and am unsure if the pot will be waterproof if I just print it. Apart from that, I really like the design.
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If you use the print profile provided by me, all the settings should already be there. Otherwise, set the infill to 20%, walls to 4 and top and bottom layers to 5 as well. should be fine. If you need further assistance don’t hesitate to reach out
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Great design!
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Perfect 👍🙏
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