Root viewer planter — 3D-printable model preview
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Root viewer planter

Show children how roots grow

Watch roots grow: tape clear acetate over the big window on the inside, plant beans or carrots right against it, and keep the window covered with card between peeks.

Size
140 × 50 × 150 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Walls
2.4 mm
Volume
48.1 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
59.7 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
29 steps

What’s in it

  • Rectangular, 140 × 50 × 150 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
  • 4 holes in the floor and walls

How to print it

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

Filament: at most about 59.7 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.19 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 root viewer planter model?

The root viewer planter model measures 140 × 50 × 150 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

It may need supports in places. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 59.7 g of PLA (48.1 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.19 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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