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Garden rain gauge

Measure rainfall in the garden

A square-walled rain gauge with a millimetre scale engraved up the front: straight walls mean the water depth is the rainfall; hangs on a fence from two keyholes.

Size
60 × 60 × 160 mm
Shape
Square
Walls
2.0 mm
Volume
9.5 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
11.8 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
44 steps

What’s in it

  • Square, 60 × 60 × 160 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
  • Engraved text: “- 20 -”, “- 40 -”, “- 60 -”, “- 80 -”, “- 100 -”, “- 120 -”, “- 140 -”

How to print it

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 11.8 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.24 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 garden rain gauge model?

The garden rain gauge model measures 60 × 60 × 160 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 11.8 g of PLA (9.5 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.24 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 garden rain gauge model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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