Conserving water is becoming more of an important issue in today's world. An open-sourced sprinkler attachment for a hose can lead to less consumption of water. Its main use is providing a low cost irrigation solution for small gardens. Urban farming specifically can greatly benefit from an open-sourced sprinkler attachment.
Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]
- 3D Printer
- 1.75mm diameter PLA (1kg ~ $25)
- .STL file
- Hose
- Water Supply
Tools needed[edit | edit source]
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]
Basic understanding of 3D printing
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]
- Download the STL file
- Generate gcode via Cura, Slicer or another slicing software
- Print the sprinkler head using the 3D printer
- Screw the sprinkler head onto the water hose threads
- Turn on water supply once sprinkler head is placed in desired area
- Assembly time estimate: under 1min
Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]
When printing the sprinkler head, set the infill high enough to eliminate unwanted leaking or spraying. Also ensure that the printer is extruding at the correct rate.
Cost savings[edit | edit source]
- Commercial Equivalent: $5-$20 https://www.google.com/search?q=sprinkler+head&safe=off&es_sm=93&biw=1920&bih=955&tbm=shop&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=6fl_VNfhGcyqyAT2r4HABg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&dpr=1#spd=16760520700473328747
- Sprinkler Head: 33grams of PLA at $25/kg ---> $0.83
- Percent Savings (using low end commercial equivalent): 83.4%
References[edit | edit source]
Thingiverse Sprinkler, Available: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:124253/#files