Hydroponic Tower - Complete (Revised)

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A1 Mini Version - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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I downloaded the original from here, but some things were missing and the print settings were not quite to my taste.

Now that I have finished the tower, I would like to share my findings with you :)

 

In the original, all wall thicknesses were specified as 4 in the first print profile - but for most parts, 2 walls are easily sufficient. I would only recommend 4 wall thicknesses for the pot lid, as this is where the entire weight is borne.

The file says that it fits a 24cm pot - but I bought one with a 28cm diameter at the DIY store. I simply went to the store with the printed lid and tried out where it would fit best. Snap fit :)

 

The original file contains the 4x-planter with ugly wrinkles (artifacts), I have added a nicer file here so that you don't have the same mistake as me :)

 

 

I also added more caps and made inlays for them. So you can print them in a different color and then just press them in, fits wonderfully. Otherwise a light tap with a small hammer.

 

 

If you print a 5x-planter, the name tags will no longer fit. They are simply too wide. That's why I drew new ones and added them to the file.

 

 

In addition, all the plates are filled up so that the printer is ideally occupied. If you need less, simply delete them.

 

My recommendation is (everything with 2 walls except the lid):

  • 6x the 4x-planter
  • 1x 120 spacer at the bottom (filter inside)
  • 5x 40 spacers
  • 24x small pots (4-5 way, enough)
  • 1x Dispenser+Lid
  • Lid made of 6 parts (with 4 walls!)
  • 24x normal tag holders (if needed)
  • 1x Water Cap
  • 1x Energy Cap (your choice)

 

I am also happy to share my Amazon purchases with you here. I'm from Austria, so the links are from the German Amazon and not the American one, like most of the others :)

You also need:

  • 12 x cheese head screw (cylinder) M6 x 25mm (stainless steel) (pls drill out the printed holes!)
  • 12 x nut M6 (stainless steel)
  • 24 x washer M6 (stainless steel)
  • 6 x cheese head screw (cylinder) M3 x 16mm (stainless steel)
  • 6 x nut M3 (stainless steel)

I used just under 3.5 kg of filament in total. As you can see in the picture, I used 2kg of PETG Stainless Steel and 2kg of PETG Lime Green.

For example: If you print a 5x-planter with 4 walls instead of 2 walls, you'll need 320g instead of 219g of Filament. That makes a difference in terms of quantity :)

 

Happy Printing!

 

Edit 12.01.2025: 

The User @user_3194745930 made a Lid for 30cm Pots (ACE Buckets) => File can be found here. 

Would be nice if anyone could give some feedback :) Thanks

 

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You've put so much effort into this, and I definitely want to thank you for it! My tower grows and grows :-) However, what I'm missing is the net that is inserted at the bottom as a filter. Would it be possible to print that finely as well?! And a little side note, for screwing on the lid, M5 screws are the better choice :-)
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I only ordered the mesh from Amazon as well. And as is so often the case with 3D printing, screw holes are never perfectly round – but a quick pass with a 6mm drill bit in the holes, and the M6 screws fit perfectly. You just need to make the ovals round again ;)
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Replying to @dextera :
Yes, I did that, yet the problem with the washers persists
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Replying to @Ralle_NRW :
Problem with the washers? Which one?
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Can someone show me how you make the filter? do you sew it onto the ring or how does it work?
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I can make you some pictures, but: Simply cut a square out of your mesh and place it between the two filter rings. Then drill through the screw holes, insert the screws and tighten them. Finally, simply cut off the corners of the mesh so that you can place the round filter in the spacer.
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Replying to @dextera :
thanks I will try that :) was just a bit confused with all of those parts and then I had 2 "filter" parts and I was even more confused :D until I realised you have to screw them together....
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Replying to @dextera :
for the purpose of documentation, i made a picture x) another question, do the standard pots fit in the 4x planting? was so hype I printed the 5x planting and the standard pots and then I realised they don't fit 😁 now I struggle between printing 3 or 4xplanting
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woah, Colors! :D Nice!
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where do those mounts for the lights come from? =]
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i added some parts and also changed some... vut the overall thing...nice.
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What is the purpose of those rings? Support?
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Replying to @dextera :
yes... on the lower 1st and 2nd lvl i will grow strawberries and turnip.... the top ones i love to have separate for chili plants :)
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Replying to @slaxxTB :
interessting - best of luck and some awesome fruits and veggies :)
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Is there any advantage to the stainless steel screen over a 3D printed screen incorporated? I drew this up real quick and sliced it to see what it would look like. I have most of the parts printed, but waiting for another roll of white filament to finish the last few remaining parts.
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The mesh is quite fine, but you can get it in all thicknesses. If that's enough for you, then go for it :)
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Replying to @dextera :
I was just curious if it is easier to clean or just more durable over time. I can change how fine the screen is by changing the infill. That one is at 28% vs this one is at 40% which is twice as fine.
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Replying to @Miter :
Looks good :) If you want, you can upload it and i link it in the description. or i add it to the project. or whatever you prefer, just let me know.
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Really like this hydroponic tower. I adapted the original design to fit a 10 gallon mighty tuff bucket with the help of another creator. My only complaint is that the tower sections have a bit more play in them than I like, but other than that I am super pleased with the design. I will be adding a trellis to each stage and grow lights as well for year round use.
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that is a really neat bucket and adapter! looks cool :)
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Algae?
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Replying to @aysarkpro :
I plan on coating all parts that touch water with food safe epoxy to seal up the layer lines to prevent algae growth. Not too concerned with it because I will be cleaning the tower with every new crop. Will be making 3 of these total and have 2 for growing and 1 as a spare clean unit to swap between.
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is it possible to print the lid on 30 cm pot ?
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i doubt it. You cant just resize the lid, nothing else will fit anymore. Or you scale everything up by the same percentage …
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I redesign your lid to fit 30 cm pot (ACE bucket) while maintaining the three holes size if anyone want it, I can send it
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Replying to @user_3194745930 :
hello the 30cm size would be better to publish. can you send please? I was in hobby shop but the size are 25 or 30 cm. the original project need a 28-29cm vase. 30 is more standard for what I have seen
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Printed very nice with petg. :)
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Wooow this looks really cool, especially with the light bars!
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It is not yet complete, but I am thrilled! Many thanks for the great print design, which I was able to print excellently in PETG!
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Black and white is a really cool combination! :)
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