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Aura Tower V2 Now available!
Ligther, Better Tolerances, Improved pod angles and fully compatible with this version in case you already have parts.
You cam find it here
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1388932-the-aura-tower-v2-hydroponic-modular-city-garden#profileId-1438863
Take your indoor gardening to the next level with this stylish, minimalist hydroponic tower, designed for both functionality and aesthetics. Unlike traditional towers that use narrow side tubes, this innovative design features a single wide central column with precision-angled planting holes—keeping things clean, compact, and elegant.
This model was developed after a deep dive into plant physiology and hydroponic system performance. Traditional tube-based towers often lack sufficient space for root oxygenation and propagation, which can restrict healthy growth and lead to root-bound plants or even nutrient issues. This tower solves that problem with a spacious internal cavity, ensuring your plants thrive from root to leaf.
Perfect for kitchens, balconies, or indoor grow setups, this 3D printable tower is optimized for vertical growing and hydroponic systems like NFT or DWC. Whether you’re growing herbs, leafy greens, or strawberries, this model balances form and function beautifully.
Features:
- Sleek, modern design with aesthetic curves
- Easy-to-print modular parts
- Spacious inner cavity for healthy root development
- No side tubing—clean look with simple water flow
- Holds 18 plants in a compact footprint +6 per additional floor
- Designed for standard 3D printers (print volume: 250X250X250)
Recommended Settings:
- Material: PETG or PLA+ for better water resistance
- Layer Height: 0.2mm or 0.16mm
- Infill: 5% Gyroid for everything but the base. I would add more to the base in order to print the bottom walls correctly.
- Walls: 2 everywhere & 3-4 for the base.
- Supports: Only needed for cups (Tree Slim)
Assembly Tips:
- Simple Assembly. Just stack parts and give a couple of punches. Yes, you read right!
- Pair with a submersible pump (5W) and timer for automated watering, for now, the cable exits by a cup hole.
- Water Pump that I used: https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0qUdWb
- Add Pool Nuddle / clay pebbles or Coconut fibers to hold plants and roots in place.
- Add nutrients per nutrients instructions. You can simply remove a cup or the top cover to add nutrients or additionnal water.
Latest Changes:
- New Base with usb cable exit tunnel for a slicker look. 27-04-2025
- Enhanced fillets in all part to ensure 100% waterthight prints with only 2 walls. 27-04-2025
Next Updates:
- Thinner cups (for weight and cost reduction)
- Additional distribution layers that you can print and add if wanted in between floors. Could replace top shower head?
- New Water propagation net design for the top part.
- Accessory floors: 2cm floors with some kind of clip to enable future accessories like light arms, plant guides, etc
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