3d Printed Algae Turf Scrubber

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Has anyone 3d printed their own ATS that they wouldn't mind sharing? I have looked around this site and googled for files, but I am not finding anything that I like. I'm looking for a box design with an internal rainfall over a screen that simply connects to a pump. If nobody has something like this, I will have to teach myself how to use the designing software to make it. I thought I would check here first.
 

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Has anyone 3d printed their own ATS that they wouldn't mind sharing? I have looked around this site and googled for files, but I am not finding anything that I like. I'm looking for a box design with an internal rainfall over a screen that simply connects to a pump. If nobody has something like this, I will have to teach myself how to use the designing software to make it. I thought I would check here first.
I have one that's not perfect. It needs a little modification - I just haven't gotten around to it yet. But it works.

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The lid is 2 colors on mine - crystal for the "glass" and colored for the rest of it. If you can't do dual color printing is recommend deleting the center piece but that'll leave it open for splashing.
 

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I have one that's not perfect. It needs a little modification - I just haven't gotten around to it yet. But it works.

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The lid is 2 colors on mine - crystal for the "glass" and colored for the rest of it. If you can't do dual color printing is recommend deleting the center piece but that'll leave it open for splashing.
Thanks Tim.
 
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I have one that's not perfect. It needs a little modification - I just haven't gotten around to it yet. But it works.

1774556015169.png

1774556036716.png

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The lid is 2 colors on mine - crystal for the "glass" and colored for the rest of it. If you can't do dual color printing is recommend deleting the center piece but that'll leave it open for splashing.
Interesting. Do you have a link to the file, or do you mind sending it to me?
 

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Interesting. Do you have a link to the file, or do you mind sending it to me?
What printer do you have? I can upload it to Thingiverse or Makerworld.
 

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I like the design, very simple.

you have the light shining from the top if i am understanding this correctly?
Yes. I'll see if I can find a picture of my prototype.
 

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One thing: I don't mind uploading the file. All I ask is that you don't sell them.
 

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Sounds good. I'll be posting it up to Makerworld later this evening.
I am going to download it, make one slight change, then watermark and CR it and sell it for big bucks! 🤣
 

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I haven't forgotten about you guys, I just haven't really been home long enough to sit at the computer and upload this.
 

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I just designed and printed this one. Hopefully putting water thru it in the next couple days.

Fits over a 10g tank.

There is a lid also, just not pictured
 

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