Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Self-Watering Planter is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Dan O'Connell, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Self-Watering Planter

Source: MyMiniFactory by Dan O'Connell

The Self-Watering Planter is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Dan O'Connell. This is a two-part self-watering planter. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

This is a two-part self-watering planter. Each piece is 50 mm tall and 100 mm wide. Together they form a 100 mm cube. The bottom part is filled with water. The top piece uses cotton strings to draw water from the bottom piece into the soil of the top piece. The purpose of this project is to teach students about how plants grow. How I designed this: I used Autodesk Fusion 360 as my design software. I designing the bottom piece first. I drew a 100 mm square and extruded it 50 mm. I then shelled it 5 mm inwards. Next, I made a sketch at the top and extruded it to make a rim. Next I added a new component and made a 50 mm tall square on top of the last piece. I then extruded a square inside the piece and used a circular pattern sketch to create the holes. Finally, I used a voronoi sketch genera…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Self-Watering Planter is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Dan O'Connell.
Who made this model?: Designed by Dan O'Connell, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.