Operation Green Thumbs
Updated: 2022-04-22
A 3d printed aeroponics tower design setup as four towers with a central pump.
Get The Designs:
All the projects designs are available at the Github Repo in FCStd for FreeCAD and STL formats.
Parts:
Hub
![](images/ogt-07.webp)
FreeCAD view of hub
![](images/ogt-14.webp)
Printed view of hub
Hub Cap
![](images/ogt-08.webp)
FreeCAD view of hub cap
![](images/ogt-09.webp)
Printed view of hub cap
Pump Hose Adapter (1x16mm to 4x5mm)
![](images/ogt-02.webp)
FreeCAD view of hose adapter
![](images/ogt-05.webp)
Printed view of hose adapter
Hub Connector
![](images/ogt-13.webp)
FreeCAD view of hub connector
![](images/ogt-15.webp)
Printed view of hub connector
Tower Base
![](images/ogt-10.webp)
FreeCAD view of tower base
![](images/ogt-11.webp)
Printed view of failed tower base
Tower Spacer
Tower Section
![](images/ogt-03.webp)
FreeCAD view of grow section
![](images/ogt-06.webp)
Printed view of grow section
Tower Cap
![](images/ogt-01.webp)
FreeCAD view of cap
![](images/ogt-04.webp)
Printed view of grow cap
Setup Example
![](images/ogt-18.webp)
Printed view of parts together
Alternative Testing Setup:
A smaller setup can be made using 5-7 gallon food-grade pales from Home Depot and a hole saw.
![](images/ogt-pale-option-01.webp)
Aeroponic Setup In a 5 Gallon Pale
![](images/ogt-pale-option-02.webp)