Planting Pots, Name Tags, Drain Plates, & Form Modeling In Fusion 360
Hello, and thanks for reading! In this article I will introduce A New HoodBilly Haven Product. HoodBilly Haven Products are Designed & 3D Printed right here in Michigan’s U.P.! We support the Creative Commons Licenses!
What is Creative Commons Licensing?
Creative Commons licenses are like the “Good Samaritan” of the creative world. They let folks share and build upon each other’s work, all for the sake of innovation and community.
But just because somethin’s free and open source, don’t mean you can go disrespectin’ the creators. Most folks who share their work under Creative Commons do it out of the goodness of their hearts (and maybe a little bit of ego). They want to see their creations spread and inspire others.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you can’t make a buck off of someone else’s design. But if you’re gonna use it for commercial purposes, it’s just plain good manners to give the creator a shout-out, a link back, or maybe even a small donation.
And if you’re really gonna modify someone’s design and sell it as your own, well, that’s just plain wrong. It’s like takin’ your neighbor’s prize-winning hog and claimin’ it as your own.
So, let’s keep the open source community a place of respect and collaboration. Give credit where credit is due, and don’t be afraid to share your own creations with the world. That’s the HoodBilly way!
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3D Printing & Design
Now, before we dive headfirst into these awesome products, let’s have a quick chat about the design process. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – designin’ for a 3D printer is a whole different critter than designin’ somethin’ you’re gonna whittle by hand or mold with clay. Being that I do have my own favorites on YouTube. A good portion of my idea came from this guy! Turns out he is a perfect example of how many people design differently. Morley here uses Inches while designing for 3D Printing. Now, I ain’t sayin’ it’s impossible, but it can cause a whole heap of trouble.
Here’s the deal:
3D printers speak metric. They understand millimeters, not inches. So, when you design somethin’ in inches, your computer and the 3D printin’ software gotta do some fancy footwork to convert those measurements. And sometimes, that conversion ain’t as smooth as a greased pig at a county fair.
This can cause problems, especially when you’re workin’ with tiny details or fancy designs. The printer might not be able to recreate what you’ve designed exactly, and you could end up with a final product that looks like it got wrestled by a bear.
So What’s The Solution?
Well, it’s simpler than a possum in a henhouse: design in millimeters! It might take a little gettin’ used to, but it’ll save you a whole heap of headaches in the long run.
And trust me, your 3D printer will thank you for it. Now, let’s get back to those awesome products, shall we?
That is, by no means is meant to take anything away from Morley Kert! He is a very intelligent, unique, and “fun” individual. I highly recommend you give him a look-see!
What’d HoodBilly Haven Do Different?
Back to the “Design” of things for a 3D Printer. Some Rules: watch your overhangs, Keep it “vertical”. Get “smaller” towards the top. Use supports. Okay that enough of that!
What About “Drainage”?
First problem I noticed with all or 98% of the 3D models for planter pots (thingiverse, makeronline, Thangs, Printables, etc.). Don’t take drainage into consideration. Even if you put a drain hole in the middle of the bottom of the pot. Unless you have a “groove” or escape route for the water. The flange of that pot will act as a barrier and hold in stagnant water/minerals. If you’re relying on pre-made drainage Plates. That should be specified.
With 3D Printing in mind. Overhangs, etc. To put significant grooves in the bottom of the planter will take modeling time, support material, and purging, print time etc.. To put a few bumps on the the plate underneath the planter will not cause us much trouble (color excluded). Now ur asking, “What about the seats for those bumps? Won’t they just cause the same need on the bottom of the planter?” No, those seats are small, they’ll not require supports due to their structure. They get smaller on the way up to a “bridge” that’s less than 5mm. This is easy for most printers these days.
Name Tags, Sticks, Labels???
Kinda nursery don’t have their babies labeled? Not a pot out there with a label. You can find sticks. This should be a combo, option if nothing else. I have more ideas but this first model I can just make the tag optional. I thought the tag should be more than a flat piece of plastic, so I added a frame as well.
So The First Design is Exposed!
So the first design, or first “Mock-up” I just went with white, but then I saw This! Maybe the Colors aren’t the same as you’d choose, but I can turn this color into an option. The Spiral on this one is simple, but shows I understand how to manipulate the form within Fusion 360. You can find the Personal Version Here.
1st Mock-Up Gallery
Creative Blocks
Now, I wouldn’t say I’m completely out of ideas. My brain’s still bubblin’ like a moonshine still on a hot summer night. But here’s the thing: every design takes time, and time is a precious commodity when you’re a one-man band like me.
I’m not afraid of putting in the hours to craft somethin’ special for y’all. But I also don’t want to spend days tinkerin’ on a design that nobody’s gonna holler for.
That’s where you fine folks come in! I need your help to break through this creative block and conjure up some designs that’ll knock your socks off.
So, don’t be shy! Share your ideas, your dreams, your wildest 3D printing fantasies. Use the comment section below, fill out our handy-dandy forms, or send us a message. Let’s collaborate and make some magic happen!
Whether you want a personalized keychain, a custom phone case, or a 3D-printed replica of your prize-winning pig, we’re here to bring your vision to life.
So, what are you waitin’ for? Let’s get those creative juices flowin’!
I Still Have To Get One Printed!
Now, before I sign off, I want to give a heartfelt thanks to all y’all for your support. It means the world to me, especially when I’m up to my elbows in filament and website code.
I know I don’t always say it, but running HoodBilly Haven is a full-time rodeo. It ain’t just about designing and printing cool stuff; it’s about building a website, marketing my creations, dealing with customer inquiries, and a whole heap of other behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
And did I mention the software hurdles? After I’ve designed a model in Fusion 360, rendered it all pretty, and mocked it up for photos, I still gotta wrangle it into AnyCubic’s Slicer Next. And let me tell you, that slicer can be a temperamental beast. It doesn’t always play nice with Fusion 360’s “appearances,” so I gotta do some extra finagling to get those colors just right.
But hey, that’s all part of the adventure, right?
At the end of the day, I wouldn’t trade this crazy journey for anything. I love creating, I love 3D printing, and I love sharing my passion with all of you.
So, thank you again for your support. It keeps me motivated, it keeps me inspired, and it keeps the lights on here at HoodBilly Haven.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a date with a 3D printer and a whole heap of filament. Y’all have a good one!
Quit Update
I had to copy and paste the post to fix it this morning, so I figured I might as well give you a quick update as well. The one on the printer is looking very good in my opinion! Here’s a few pics
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