Summary

It's like a desktop zen rock garden, but with water!

https://youtu.be/dAKaOwgOqy0

Printing

All parts can be printed without supports.
Use a brim if you have bed adhesion or curling issues.
Print the base with extra perimeters and a high temp to prevent leaking. If there are still leaks, seal the base with Mod Podge or similar plastic-safe varnish.

Hardware

Submersible USB pump with adjustable flow
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CG2YE6K

M3 Bolts or Glue
Bolts can be as short as 4mm or as long as 16mm

Assembly

Attach fountain parts to their plates using glue and/or M3 bolts.
Place pump(s) in the base wherever you want a fountain to start.
Thread the pump cord through the base until you reach the side of the base where you want it to come out.
Snap in fountain parts.
Fill fountain with water.
Test. Adjust the pump flow accordingly.
Add extra decoration (stones, plants, 3D prints) as desired.

Options

Bases

Default - 7 hexagons
Small - 4 hexagons (not compatible with every fountain)

Fountains

Tower - A three level tower fountain
Waterfall - A wide spout fountain
Plateau - A series of floating basins which pour water out on one side.
Rhythmic - A tilting hollow bar that gives a percussive hit every 1-4 seconds. This is based on a Japanese Shishi-odoshi.

Plates

Solid
Solid Center
Perforated
Cord

Warning: Not for Pets!

Please note that this fountain is not a safe water bowl for pets. 3D printed objects can easily grow bacteria between layers. This is true even when using “food safe” plastics.

Can I sell copies of this?

Yes! This project was shared under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.

This license allows selling copies, but you must provide proper attribution, as detailed in the license itself.

Please note that any other projects linked here (remixes or related projects) may have a different license. Please respect those licenses.

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