Self watering plant pot with water level indicator by magic_chestnut

magic_chestnut

Household>Garden

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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5.4 h

2 plates

4.8(55)

0.28mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

3.8 h

2 plates

5.0(8)

updated service quality for water level indicator

21.9 h

3 plates

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Description

This 3D model features a self-watering plant pot, ideal for water-demanding plants, especially carnivorous. Key features include:

Water Level Indicator: Easily monitor water levels to ensure optimal plant health.
Versatile Use: Compatible with original plant pots or an attached inner pot.
Scalable Design: Customize dimensions based on the original model (91mm width x 72mm height).

Perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners, this pot ensures your plants stay hydrated with minimal effort. Simple and efficient for maintaining thriving plants! Use the attached profile to ensure water tightness.

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Comment & Rating (96)

@qwerty_fox

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nice looking pot. I’d add some “feet” to the inner pot so it doesn’t sit flat on the bottom and avoid rotting

The designer has replied

@magic_chestnut

Love the colour. To avoid rotting you can put some small rocks at the bottom. But rising the inner pot a little bit is a good idea, I will do that. Thanks for the comment and the boost!

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@qwerty_fox

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Replying to @magic_chestnut :

I tinkered with it yesterday and printed a small base for the inner pot. Then, I came to the conclusion that a few bumps at the bottom of the main pot would work better from a printing perspective as adding feet to the inner pot would require also printing support

@magic_chestnut

Replying to @qwerty_fox :

I followed your suggestion and added 3 mm bumps to facilitate water drainage and improve air circulation. Thank you for your valuable feedback and the idea to enhance the design! You can check the v2 version now

(Edited)

@marvick

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Nice design but had some weird issues at the start. Not sure what it is, feel free to let me know if you have an explanation. :)

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@magic_chestnut

Hey, thanks for your comment! It looks like your filament settings, especially the temperature, might need a bit more fine-tuning. You might want to try the tower temperature calibration. In any case, I've made the fillet at the bottom a bit smaller to help with this issue in the future.

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@user_1948319334

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mine actually had the same weird issues at the start.

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@mtaphorn

Replying to @user_1948319334 :

Mine did too. Needs supports ON or a better radius at the bottom that doesn't require supports.

@flightoffancy

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Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Nice little planter to help get the babies off to a good start. Print was flawless. I do think the design could be improved by increasing the height and adding slotted feet on the inner pot instead of it sitting directly in the water. As is it doesn’t leave a whole lot of room for soil since you need to add a layer of perlite/lecca/etc to prevent root rot/drowning.

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The designer has replied

@magic_chestnut

Thank you for sharing your comment and the picture! Do you think 3mm bumps at the bottom will be sufficient?

@user_2934218155

I don't know why my liquid level indicator can't float up

The designer has replied

@magic_chestnut

It's possible that you filament doesn't print watertight. You can try to increase the temp 10 degrees and print the indicator slower or try to watertight it with CA/wood glue.