I downloaded the original file from here, but some things are missing, and the print settings aren't quite to my liking

Now that I've finished building this tower, I'd like to share my findings with everyone :)

 

In the original file, all the wall thicknesses in the first print configuration are specified as 4-layer walls, but for most components, 2-layer walls are sufficient. I only recommend using 4-layer walls for the pot lid, as it bears the entire weight

The document says it's suitable for a 24-centimeter pot, but I bought one with a diameter of 28 centimeters at the hardware store. I just took the printed lid to the store and tried to see where it would fit best. It installs with a snap-on mechanism :)

 

The 4x planter in the original file has unsightly wrinkles

 

 

I also added more lids and made inlays for them. This way, you can print them in different colors and then press them directly into place, which is very convenient. Otherwise, you can just gently tap them with a small hammer

 

 

If you print a 5x planter, the nameplates won't fit anymore. They're too wide. That's why I redrew them and added them to the file.

 

 

Moreover, all the disks are filled up so that the printer can be used optimally. If you need fewer disks, just delete them

 

My suggestion is

• 6 4x planters
• 1 bottom 120 gasket
• 5 pieces of 40mm washers
• 24 small flower pots
• 1 dispenser + lid
• A cover consisting of 6 parts
• 24 ordinary label holders
• One water cap
• 1 energy cap

 

I'd also be happy to share my purchase history on Amazon with everyone here. I'm from Austria, so these links are from the German Amazon, not the American Amazon like most other links :)

• Hydroponic fertilizers:https://amzn.eu/d/c3KQN7J
• A hose with suitable connectors:https://amzn.eu/d/9qxVJQI
• Clay pebbles:https://amzn.eu/d/f0519D2
• Metal wire meshhttps://amzn.eu/d/0PiNyBg
• pH meter:https://amzn.eu/d/cB339wM
• Planting rock wool:https://amzn.eu/d/fE1lfIV
• Water pumphttps://amzn.eu/d/jhNRJRJ

You also need:

• 12 cylindrical head screws
• 12 M6 nuts
• 24 M6 washers
• 6 cylindrical head screws
• 6 M3 nuts

Edit 8.5.25: Please note the possible errors in the translation!

I created this website in English. If you're viewing it in another language =>Screw！

M6 x 25mmCylindrical head screwsJust like this!It's not a countersunk screw!

 

I used a total of less than 3.5 kilograms of consumables. As can be seen from the pictures, I used 2 kilograms of PETG stainless steel color and 2 kilograms of PETG lime green

For example, if you print a 5x planter using 4 layers of walls instead of 2, you will need 320 grams of filament instead of 219 grams. The quantity will be different :)

 

Have a nice printing experience!

 

Edit on January 12, 2025:

User@user_3194745930I made a lid suitable for a 30-centimeter flower potThe document can be found here

It would be great if anyone could provide feedback :) Thank you

 

Edit: March 10, 2025:

Because it's been asked so many times :)Frequently Asked Questions

• The exact flower pots I bought:
  Scheurich potted plant, 920 mm in diameter, 28 cm in height, and 25 cm in depth, made of dark-colored stone.
  But: print the cover, assemble it, and then go to your local store to try it out. There are five pots of this model, but only three of them fit properly. The other two pots aren't very round :)
   

• I suggest you use a 6-millimeter drill bit to drill the M6 holes in the cover once, because printers usually can't print perfectly round holes. Sometimes the screws can be a bit difficult to pass through. So drilling the holes once with a 6-millimeter drill bit will make it easier to screw them together. Each of the six components is connected with two screws, two nuts, and four washers.

   

• The method of making and using the filter
  The first print plate shows "filter + gasket". Remove these two rings, clamp the grid between them, and tighten them with small M3 screws. Then drill a hole in the middle so that the hose can pass through. This filter is inserted into the gasket, which forms the base of the tower, so it is placed at the bottom, just above the lid. The filter is designed to protect the water - and the water pump - from any dirt that might fall from the plants above. I didn't take any photos myself, but some users in the comments sectionCodybkid69、BokuNoMaxiI'm happy to share the photos :)
  Figure #1andPicture #2

Edit on July 29, 2025:

I've pinned a post from@BaladaufRegarding the comments, he found some cheaper alternatives on Ali. To clarify: my shopping list is of items I think are good and have purchased. This doesn't mean you have to buy exactly the same things :) Everyone is free to choose their own retailers to shop from.

Thank you@Baladauf！

 

Edit: August 25, 2020:

I've pinned another post from@dakaterhis comment. He kindly made one for those whose tolerance for deviations is too high, resulting in the tower being a bit unstableTower-type gasketsIf you've tried it, please let us know :)