Indoor Vertical Hydroponic Modules

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I found that available vertical hydroponic towers are too large for the average consumer to print themselves. Entry-level hydroponics can be pretty costly as well. I created an alternative to a more compact design situated for indoor gardens. It is small enough to have sitting around your kitchen! The modules were designed to be tucked into the corner of your kitchen, but can also be arranged to form a 4-leaf clover shape (using 4 modules mounted beside each other) for bigger projects. The max dimensions of the modules are given: LxWxH = 5.5in x 5.5in x 2in = 140mm x 140mm x 76mm Keep in mind that 3D printing is not a perfect process and as a result, micro gaps will be present. This may result in unwanted bacteria growth. Please look into coating the print with food-grade resin or epoxy to inhibit bacteria growth if you're going to use consumable plants. The rest of the parts used for the build: Pump: https://a.co/d/9sv3OSC I use this pump for the design with a power supply of 6V. This pump is capable of using upwards of 12V but the flow rate will be too high. I'd suggest using an alternative pump since this isn't meant to be running continuously. I'll be replacing my pump eventually and will update this once I find a more suitable one. Tubing: https://a.co/d/cjIEDZP Use this size of tubing in particular if you plan on using the stock hole on the lid. Power Adapter: https://a.co/d/bmkMLEZ This is a bonus since it comes with an additional barrel connector for you to use. Pods: https://a.co/d/a7Ythfl They're standard 2-inch diam. pods. Still looking into what kind of plants I can grow in them but leafy greens are a good go-to according to this: https://aquaponicsadvisor.com/what-size-net-pots-for-hydroponics/#:~:text=Leafy%20greens%20and%20herbs%20only,arugula%2C%20kale%2C%20and%20spinach. This is my first upload so any feedback will be much appreciated!! I'll be updating the progress of the plants I'm growing :) (Currently germinating lettuce)