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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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    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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    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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