Self-Watering Globe V2 Adjustable Flow Control Lid

This is an upgraded version of my original self-watering globe, now featuring a fully parametric flow control lid for precise water regulation.

🔹 What’s new? The V2 version introduces an optional adjustable lid that allows you to fine-tune water flow without changing the main model.

🔧 Adjustable Flow Control The lid acts as a flow regulator, helping you control how fast water is released into the soil.

You can easily customize: Lid ON / OFF Hole diameter → smaller = slower drip Number of holes → more holes = faster flow

💡 Why this matters Water flow in self-watering globes is affected by: soil moisture air pressure inside the globe outlet size

👉 Even a 0.2 mm change in hole size can significantly impact performance.

The adjustable lid makes it easy to tune the behavior for different plants and environments. 🌱 Recommended setups Small plants → 0.6–0.8 mm holes + lid ON Medium plants → 0.8–1.0 mm Large pots → 1.0–1.2 mm or lid OFF

🔹 Key Features ✔ Parametric design (easy customization) ✔ Adjustable and stable drip control ✔ Reduced risk of overwatering ✔ Works with different soil types ✔ No need to reprint the whole globe

⚙️ Print Recommendation Material: PETG (recommended) Layer height: 0.2 mm Walls: 3–4 perimeters Infill: 5–10%

⚠️ Note PLA may work for short-term use, but PETG is strongly recommended for better sealing and durability.

🔗 Original Version

If you prefer a simpler version without the lid, check out the original model (linked in description).

Parametric Self-Watering Globe for Houseplants - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld

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