Emotion Expressing Smart Plant Pot

the pot features built-in UV and white LEDs on top, delivering specialized lighting to support their unique growth requirements. With the Emotion Expressing Smart Plant Pot, caring for your plants becomes an interactive, joyful experience, fostering a deeper bond between you and your leafy companions as they flourish under your loving care!

1. 3D printer

1. Waterproof Power supply/ battery
2. Conformal Waterproof Coating
3. Fusion 360 auodesk acccount

Let's design the Smart Plant Lantern Pot in Fusion 360, starting with either designing a pot from scratch or using an open-source STL file as a reference, and then adding the smart features like the lantern (LED cavity) and pipe structure. I'll guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring proper spelling and grammar.

Steps to Design the Smart Plant Lantern Pot in Fusion 360

Step 1: Install Fusion 360 and Set Up an Autodesk Account

1. Install Fusion 360:
2. Visit the official Autodesk website at www.autodesk.com.
3. Navigate to the Products section and search for Fusion 360.
4. Click on Download Free Trial or Get Fusion 360 (if you're a student, you may qualify for a free educational license).
5. Follow the prompts to download the installer for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
6. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Fusion 360.
7. Create an Autodesk Account:
8. If you don’t already have an Autodesk account, go to www.autodesk.com and click Sign In at the top-right corner.
9. Select Create Account.
10. Fill in your details: email address, password, and other required information.
11. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
12. Once verified, sign in to Fusion 360 using your Autodesk account credentials.
13. Open Fusion 360:
14. Launch Fusion 360 from your computer.
15. Sign in with your Autodesk account to activate the software.
16. Once opened, you’ll see the Fusion 360 workspace with the toolbar at the top and the browser panel on the left.

Step 2: Design the Smart Plant Lantern Pot (or Import an Open-Source STL File)

For this design, I'll guide you through creating a custom pot from scratch in Fusion 360, as it allows for more control over the design. However, if you prefer to use an open-source STL file, I'll include a note on how to import it.

Option 1: Design a Custom Pot from Scratch

1. Create a New Design:
2. In Fusion 360, click File > New Design.
3. Save the design as "SmartPlantLanternPot" by clicking File > Save.
4. Create a Sketch for the Pot Base:
5. Go to the Create menu and select Sketch.
6. Choose the XY plane (top view) to start your sketch.
7. Use the Circle tool (under Create > Circle > Center Diameter Circle) to draw a circle with a diameter of 100 mm, centered at the origin.
8. Extrude the Base:
9. Click Stop Sketch to finish the sketch.
10. Go to Create > Extrude.
11. Select the circle.
12. Set the Distance to 5 mm to create a thin base for the pot.
13. Set the Operation to New Body.
14. Click OK.
15. Create the Pot’s Walls:
16. Start a new sketch on the top face of the base (select the top surface and click Create > Sketch).
17. Draw a smaller circle (e.g., 90 mm diameter) centered at the origin to define the inner edge of the pot.
18. Draw two vertical lines on either side of the circle to create a trapezoidal profile for the pot’s walls:
19. Use the Line tool (under Create > Line).
20. Draw a line from the edge of the 90 mm circle upward at a slight angle (e.g., 10 degrees outward) to a height of 120 mm.
21. Repeat on the other side to create a symmetrical profile.
22. Finish the sketch by connecting the top ends with a horizontal line.
23. Click Stop Sketch.
24. Revolve the Profile to Form the Pot:
25. Go to Create > Revolve.
26. Select the trapezoidal profile you just created.
27. Set the Axis to the vertical line at the center (or the Y-axis).
28. Set the Type to Full to revolve 360 degrees.
29. Set the Operation to Join to combine with the base.
30. Click OK. This creates a pot with sloped walls.
31. Hollow Out the Pot:
32. Start a new sketch on the top face of the pot.
33. Draw a circle with a diameter of 80 mm (slightly smaller than the inner edge of the pot).
34. Go to Create > Extrude.
35. Select the circle.
36. Set the Distance to -115 mm (cutting downward to leave a 5 mm thick base).
37. Set the Operation to Cut.
38. Click OK. This hollows out the pot for planting.

Option 2: Import an Open-Source STL File (Alternative)

1. Find an Open-Source STL File:
2. Visit a site like Thingiverse (www.thingiverse.com) or MyMiniFactory (www.myminifactory.com) and search for a simple flower pot STL file (e.g., "simple planter pot").
3. Download the STL file to your computer.
4. Import the STL:
5. In Fusion 360, go to Insert > Insert Mesh.
6. Browse and select the downloaded STL file.
7. Position the mesh at the origin using the Move tool (press M).
8. Convert Mesh to Solid:
9. Go to the Mesh tab and select Mesh to BRep.
10. Convert the mesh into a solid body for further modification. If the mesh is too complex, use the Reduce tool to simplify it.

Step 3: Design the Pipe and Lantern (LED Cavity) Attachment

1. Create a Sketch for the Pipe Path:
2. Go to Create > Sketch.
3. Choose the XZ plane (side view).
4. Use the Spline tool (under Create > Spline) to draw a smooth, curved path starting from the back of the pot (near the top edge) and arching upward and outward (similar to the image you provided). Make the spline about 150 mm long with a gentle curve.
5. Create the Pipe:
6. Click Stop Sketch.
7. Go to Create > Pipe.
8. Select the spline path.
9. Set the Section Type to Circular.
10. Set the Diameter to 10 mm.
11. Set the Operation to New Body.
12. Click OK. This creates a curved pipe extending from the pot.
13. Design the LED Cavity (Lantern):
14. Create an offset plane at the end of the pipe:
15. Go to Construct > Offset Plane.
16. Select the end face of the pipe and set the offset to 0 mm.
17. Start a new sketch on this plane.
18. Draw a rectangle (50 mm x 30 mm) using the Rectangle tool (under Create > Rectangle).
19. Extrude the rectangle:
20. Go to Create > Extrude.
21. Set the Distance to 15 mm.
22. Set the Operation to New Body.
23. Hollow out the cavity:
24. Create a new sketch on the top face of the rectangle.
25. Draw a smaller rectangle (40 mm x 20 mm) inside.
26. Extrude the inner rectangle downward by -10 mm with the Operation set to Cut.

Step 4: Design the Stand

1. Create a Sketch for the Stand Base:
2. Go to Create > Sketch.
3. Choose the XY plane.
4. Draw a circle with a diameter of 110 mm (slightly larger than the pot’s base for stability).
5. Extrude the circle:
6. Go to Create > Extrude.
7. Set the Distance to 5 mm.
8. Set the Operation to New Body.
9. Attach the Stand to the Pipe:
10. Position the pipe so its lower end touches the stand base.
11. Use Modify > Combine to join the pipe and stand:
12. Select the stand as the Target Body.
13. Select the pipe as the Tool Body.
14. Set the Operation to Join.

Step 5: Add Final Touches

1. Fillet the Edges:
2. Go to Modify > Fillet.
3. Select the edges where the pipe meets the pot and the LED cavity.
4. Set the Radius to 2 mm for smoother transitions.
5. Add Drainage Holes to the Pot (Optional):
6. Create a sketch on the bottom face of the pot.
7. Draw three small circles (5 mm diameter) spaced evenly.
8. Extrude the circles downward with the Operation set to Cut to create drainage holes.

Step 6: Prepare for 3D Printing

1. Export the Components:
2. Export the pot:
3. Right-click the pot body in the Browser and select Save as STL.
4. Use Medium refinement settings.
5. Export the stand/pipe/LED attachment:
6. Right-click the combined stand body and select Save as STL.
7. 3D Print the Parts:
8. Import the STL files into your 3D printing software (e.g., Cura).
9. Use PLA filament, 20% infill, and 0.2 mm layer height.
10. Add supports for the pipe and LED cavity due to overhangs.
11. Print the pot and stand separately for better stability.

Step 7: Assemble the Smart Plant Lantern Pot

1. Clean the printed parts by removing supports and sanding rough edges.
2. Attach the stand/pipe/LED attachment to the pot using adhesive or by designing snap-fit joints.
3. Install the UV and white LEDs in the lantern cavity, along with wiring and sensors for the smart features.

This process creates a fully designed Smart Plant Lantern Pot in Fusion 360, ready for 3D printing and assembly. Let me know if you need more details on any step!

screw and attach the LED/UV light on flower pot and then fill the pot with soil and put the plant that you want to plant.