Cascading cup tabletop fountain — 3D-printable model preview
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Cascading cup tabletop fountain

Make a small tabletop water cascade

Three overlapping cups of falling height stand in a shallow basin: a small USB pump in the basin lifts water into the tallest cup, which overflows into the next and the next, the sound of a tiny waterfall on a desk or windowsill.

Size (Base A)
220 × 140 × 40 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Walls
2.4 mm
Volume
189 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
234 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
33 steps

What’s in it

  • Rectangular, 220 × 140 × 40 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
  • 3 more bases built on (Bases B–D)
  • Base B: round, Ø 60 mm, 100 mm tall (beside)
  • Base C: round, Ø 60 mm, 75 mm tall (beside)
  • Base D: round, Ø 60 mm, 50 mm tall (beside)

How to print it

PETG with 3 walls; add a 5 V mini pump and 6 mm tube.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 234 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $4.69 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the cascading cup tabletop fountain model?

The cascading cup tabletop fountain model measures 220 × 140 × 40 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; 3 more bases are built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. PETG with 3 walls; add a 5 V mini pump and 6 mm tube. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 234 g of PLA (189 cm³ printed solid), roughly $4.69 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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