WET HEAD: A Self-Watering Device for Planters
WET HEAD: A Self-Watering Device for Planters
3D
Published 2018-02-14T16:30:52+00:00
WET HEAD
Upcycling is a very unique category of DIYing and with an aid of 3D printing, it can even be made better.
The inspiration came across me as a task to create something that would help motivating people to start to upcycle/recycle used things, and not only that but also change the way they think what upcycling/recycling should be. That it should be a fun (not traumatic), quick (kind of), inspiring project. Because of that, I wanted to create a thing that serves all the ideals above and also puts a note, to those who look at it, saying: “Reusing is always AWESOME”. So with an aid of 3D printing, I think I have made a thing that not only is very unconventional but is also a piece of decoration (IMHO) and yet still very functional (if you follow the instruction provided =] )
This upcycling project has been on my to-do list for a little while so I think this is a very good opportunity to kickstart my 3D printing content and join the community at MyMiniFactory.
*Note: This design is currently limited to Red Bull 250ml can or any can that has the same opening/mouth as it.
I recommend printing the Stand separately from the other parts because that is the only print that's needed to print on a raft (a pretty thick one) for it needs to have a very good bed adhesion because it is so tall (about 230mm, but you can reduce about 20mm from it by bringing it down through the bed if you don't have a printer that can print that high!). Also if you want the Stand to look smooth and pretty I recommend not to print it with any support structure.
Good luck! And don't forget to read the instruction for the assembling process! (I spent quite a time to make it...)
| Date published | 14/02/2018 |
| Tempo per farlo | 430 - 840 Minuti |
| Quantità di filamento | ~60 grams |
| Tecnologia | FDM |
| Complessità | Easy |