March 14, 2025
Description
Want to transition your beloved plants from soil to semi-hydroponics without the hassle of buying new pots? This parametric SCAD model allows you to create custom self-watering inserts tailored to your existing pots, making the switch to semi-hydro easy and efficient.
This model lets you adjust:
✔️ Shape - Choose between round and rectangular insert
✔️ Watering system - Choose between semi-hydro and wicking system
✔️ Height & Width - Customize top, middle, and bottom diameters to match your pot.
✔️ Hole Placement & Size - Optimize aeration and water flow.
✔️ Wall Thickness - Choose between lightweight and ultra-sturdy designs.
✔️ Water Level Indicator - Scales proportionally to your insert’s height for clear monitoring.
✔️ Stands - Define how many stands your insert will be sitting on to ensure a secure fit.
✔️ Many More…
Perfect combination
This insert is designed to work optimally with the Customizable Moss Pole Generator (Honeycomb/Spiral) and the Customizable Ribbed Plant Pot for a complete matching plant setup. Together they provide support, water retention, and style in one coordinated system.
✅ No supports needed in most cases. However, if the middle cone (with the holes) has extreme overhangs or using the wicking system, enable support for that section.
✅ No infill required, but 15% infill works well without excessive material usage.
✅ Wall thickness: Thicker inserts are sturdier but require more material. 2mm to 3mm is a good balance.
✅ Check print preview: Ensure no parts are colliding before printing. If you encounter an issue, please report your dimensions.
✅ Careful removal: The insert is stable, but since it’s essentially a thin-walled structure, handle it gently when detaching from the build plate.
1️⃣ Customize Your Model
2️⃣ Download & Prepare for Printing
3️⃣ Start Printing
1️⃣ Prepare the Floating Base
2️⃣ Set Up the Insert
3️⃣ Assemble the Water Level Indicator
4️⃣ Final Touch
I’d love to see your prints in action! Share your results and let me know how this model works for you. Your input helps improve the design for future versions.
Happy printing & happy growing! 🌱✨
Rectangular pots are now supported. Simply change the “pot shape” to rectangular and set your dimenstions in the newly created parameter paragraph “2B - Rectangular Pot Dimensions”
A new watering method called “wicked” has been added. It allows to create inserts for wicking where the bottom pillar is no longer present but instead you got holes for a wick. This makes it perfect for the use of soil. The options can be found in the new paragraph “4b - Wicking Settings”.
License:
Standard Digital File License
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