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Do-I-water planter

Grow herbs in a planter whose own rain gauge tells you whether to water

Should I water today? This planter answers by itself. A straight-sided rain gauge is built into its side: because the tube is the same width all the way down, every millimetre of water in it is a millimetre of rain. Check it when you pass. Less than 10 mm since you last emptied it, and the pot needs a drink; over 25 mm, the rain has done the job. It stops the most common way of killing outdoor herbs, which is watering after it has already rained.

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Size (Base A): 160 × 120 × 110 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 50.9 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 63.2 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Garden & plants
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 56 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 160 × 120 × 110 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
4 holes in the floor
Raised text: “10”, “25”, “50”
One more base built on (Base B)
Base B: rectangular, 32 × 32 mm, 100 mm tall (beside)

How to print it

PETG for outdoors. Empty the gauge every Sunday. Under 10 mm in a week means water; over 25 mm means skip it.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 63.2 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.26 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 do-I-water planter model?

The do-I-water planter model measures 160 × 120 × 110 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. PETG for outdoors. Empty the gauge every Sunday. Under 10 mm in a week means water; over 25 mm means skip it. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 63.2 g of PLA (50.9 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.26 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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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the do-I-water planter model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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