Know How... 241: Build Your Own AquaVase Part 1

Padre shows how to build your own awesome hydroponic vase with LED's!Project Overview We're going to make a single-plant, soiless grow vase that uses standard hydroponic equipment Parts List 5" Glass Cylinder Vase The 3D Printed parts fit a 5" (wide) vase, but you can choose how tall you want it to be Just FYI: The taller your vase, the closer the plant will be to the LED light panel 2.5" to 3.5" Hard Drive Adapter Bracket This is from the "Junk Build" -- Many have spare brackets from previous upgrades. If you don't have an adapter bracket, you can use any piece of metal that can fit in the LED enclosure CPU Heatsink and Fan This is also from the "Junk Build" If you don't have a spare CPU HS/Fan, you can use any fan that fits into the LED Enclosure 5050smd LED Strip (1 Spool) These are ULTRA bright Blue LEDs If you want to balance your light, you can also get some RED 5050smd LEDs Aquarium Air Pump You need a pump, tubing and air stone You want something QUIET! If possible, get a DC pump 3" Net Cup Thermal Adhesive This will attach the fan/HS to the metal piece holding the LEDs Again, if you've done an upgrade, there's a chance that you might have some of this in your kit 12v Power Supply We got this from the Junk Build You can use ANY 12V Power Supply Aluminum Square Tubes If you want a taller AquaVase, get longer Square Tubes! Silicone Sealant 3D Printed Parts AquaVase_Base_v5.stl AquaVase_Cap_v4.stl AquaVase_LED_Fixture_v3.stl AquaVase_Skirt_v2.stl AquaVase_Top_v2.stl All these files can be found at: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9042212/KH241_AquaVase_LED.zip Optional Parts List These parts aren't necessary for the operation of HydroVase, but they ARE cool and geeky! :) WS2812 LED Ring Arduino 433 Mhz Wireless Remote (4 Channel) Tools List 3D Printer Soldering Kit JST Power Connectors + Silicone wiring Screwdrivers Pliers Segment Summary We're designing a 3D object that will house our LEDs (Grow & Full Spectrum) atop the two aluminum risers Intersting Design Features of the AquaVase_LEDFixture It is designed to fit a 2.5"-3.5" adapter plate It is designed to fit two .5" aluminum square tubes The design uses about 10mm of "underhang" to prevent the light from scattering into a room Procedure: Import "a1_aquavase_led_fixture_array.stl" Import "a2_aquavase_led_fixture_PlateMount.stl Raise a2 by 7mm, and move into the existing plate mount holes (8mm) Use "Inspector" to turn a2 into "Hole" Import "a3_aquavase_led_fixture_Wings.stl" Import "a4_aquavase_led_fixture_WingVoids.stl" Raise a4 by 2mm Use "Inspector to turn a4 into "Hole" Import "a5_aquavase_led_fixture_RiserLock.stl" Raise a5 by 30mm Use "Inspector to turn a5 into "Hole" Import "a6_aquavase_led_fixture_holes.stl Use "Inspector" to turn a6 into "Hole" Import "a7_aquavase_led_fixture_MainVoid.stl" Raise a7 by 13mm 16. Use "Inspector" to turn a7 into "Hole" These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/241 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Sponsor: ifixit.com/twit enter code KNOWHOW