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The document describes the design of a self-watering planter. It aims to address the common problem of houseplants dying due to overwatering or underwatering. The design consists of two pots - a top funnel-shaped pot and a bottom reservoir pot. A string runs through holes in the top pot down to the water in the bottom pot, allowing the plant's roots to access water as needed. The document outlines the design process, compares options on the market, and presents a cost analysis showing the designed planter can be 3D printed for $6 total, cheaper than comparable options. It concludes the self-watering planter is a cost-effective solution that helps keep plants alive even when owners are busy or

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Self Watering Planter Presentation

The document describes the design of a self-watering planter. It aims to address the common problem of houseplants dying due to overwatering or underwatering. The design consists of two pots - a top funnel-shaped pot and a bottom reservoir pot. A string runs through holes in the top pot down to the water in the bottom pot, allowing the plant's roots to access water as needed. The document outlines the design process, compares options on the market, and presents a cost analysis showing the designed planter can be 3D printed for $6 total, cheaper than comparable options. It concludes the self-watering planter is a cost-effective solution that helps keep plants alive even when owners are busy or

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Self Watering

Planter
Jaryn Hurd
Introduction
 According to The Spruce, “Using self-
watering containers can be the best way to
grow some plants, particularly vegetables.
By providing a consistent level of moisture
directly to the roots of plants, self-watering
containers can increase plant health and
yield.” (Micheals, 2020)

 One of the most present issues with owning


houseplants is being aware of how much to
water your plant. By using a self-watering
planter, plant owners can be sure that the
right amount of water is provided as needed.
Problem Statement
 The purpose of this project is to design a
product to correct the issue of people killing
their houseplants by forgetting to water them or
over watering. If a plant could water itself, its
life would be extended.

 The concept is to design 2 separate pots.


 The top pot will be funnel shaped
 The bottom will be the reservoir
 A string will be threaded through the funnel to
give roots access to the water
Solution Approach
 Research requirements for the planter
 Design bottom reservoir pot
 Design top pot
 Conduct cost analysis
 Ensure pots fit together in SolidWorks
assembly
Options Currently on the
Market

$19.99 $11.99 Amazon $7.97 Home Depot


Wayfair
Design of Top Planter
I designed the top planter as
a funnel shape
 The circular holes are to
provide some water flow
without all of the soil falling
down
 The holes can be filled with
rope to allow water
absorption without water
logging
Bottom of top planter
Design of bottom planter
 The bottom planter is
just a standard flower
pot.
 The dimensions were
designed to make the
top rest on the rim of
the bottom without
hitting the base of
the pot.
Outline of Planters
Together
Cost Analysis
 The planter proposed and diagramed can be
produced for approximately 6 dollars. Using a
layer thickness of 200 um, 20% infill, and noting
that a spool of PLA filament is approximately 48
dollars, one portion of the planter can be
modeled for approximately 3 dollars.
 Because this design is 2 separate pots,
the total cost will be $6. This is $1.97
cheaper than the next cheapest option.
Conclusion
 Theproposed self-watering planter is a
cost effective option, beating out the
next best option by over a dollar.

 Thisself-watering planter solves the


issue of plants dying either to the
caretaker being out of town, away from
the office, or just too busy to properly
water it.

 Forthe cost, it is a great option to solve


the issue.
References
 LeapFrog 3D Printers. (2020). How much does it cost
to 3D print? Retrieved from LeapFrog 3D Printers:
https://www.lpfrg.com/guides/how-much-does-it-cost-
to-3d-print/
 Micheals, K. (2020, 1 20). Self-Watering Containers:
The Basics. Retrieved 2 6, 2020, from The Spruce:
https://www.thespruce.com/self-watering-containers-
the-basics-847806
 SolidWorks. (2020, 4 22). SolidWorks.com. Retrieved
from SolidWorks: www.eku.edu
Questions?

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