October 24, 2025
Description
This model is inspired by archipelagourbanfarms' Modular Hydroponic System (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2403922) but designed from the ground up. A 3d printable water tank is added, the parts can be screwed together and everything is printable on machines as small as the Prusa Mini.
A guide for assembly and electronics can be found here: https://urban-smart-grow.github.io/website/aerotower/electronics
The site itself was originally made for this project and similar topics, but is not maintained anymore. Hence, some information may be outdated.
The pictures show the final test run. The plants are Lollo Bionda lettuce, which were transferred into the tower after their germination phase. The results shown in the images were obtained after three weeks inside the tower. Approximately 1 liter of nutrient solution was used.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike