TwistedSaviour
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The ScroGery: Concept for CFL ScroG box.
So I've been bored and high recently and decided to get creative and with thanks to my close friend Zo and his skills with a sweet 3d modeling software called blender we got to crafting a 3d representation of what could be a fun little project.
Was really fun creating the 3d model under Zos awesome tutelage and it was done for the sake of entertainment and learning (I was a noob at blender when I started, still am but learning everyday
).
Thought I'd share what we came up with with you guys and gals just to see what you think .
I know, I know... I should use HPS lights and I should have a carbon filter but in regard to the lights I explain why I can't below and with regard to a carbon filter, that's currently under 3d construction prior to my building it lol.
Oh and the gap at the top where reflectors could be placed will be left empty to give good airflow and climate control.
Was really fun creating the 3d model under Zos awesome tutelage and it was done for the sake of entertainment and learning (I was a noob at blender when I started, still am but learning everyday
).Thought I'd share what we came up with with you guys and gals just to see what you think .
I know, I know... I should use HPS lights and I should have a carbon filter but in regard to the lights I explain why I can't below and with regard to a carbon filter, that's currently under 3d construction prior to my building it lol.
Oh and the gap at the top where reflectors could be placed will be left empty to give good airflow and climate control.
Here's some specs.
Growbox:
450mm x 450mmm x 850mm
Walls will be lined with radiator insulation foil for heat and reflective purposes
( http://alson.in/insulation 4.jpg for a pic to see what I'm on about).
With space for a max of 4 plants, 4 drip traps and 4 scales it's current configuration it is perfect for my needs as 4 plants is a fine amount for me. I'll be putting a mechanical bathroom scale under the drip trap to see if this can be used as a watering guide. Though this won't be the only way I gauge the plants need for water, more of a test to see if it is accurate enough to help at all.
Lights:
I've opted for CFLs for a couple reasons. I yielded a reasonable harvest from my previous grow, I like the limited heat output of a CFL but mainly I can't justify the spend on HPS to my better half and therefore will have to use what is to hand
lol.The ScroGery will have 8 x 35 watt CFLs, 6500k and 2700k to be swapped as needed (space for additional lighting on the underside of the screen can be added if needed).
Air system:
Will contain 6 x 80mm pc fans. 2 intake fans situated at the base of the box, 2 exhaust fans situated at the top of the box and 2 internal airflow fans drawing cool air up and facilitating the expulsion of hot air.
Screen:
An adjustable screen frame will be constructed with 50mm x 10mm finishing timber, cut to fit the interior.
32 x 7mm eyelet screws with a hole size of 3mm, 8 per 'bar' at a space of 40mm between each eyelet giving each square a 40mm x 40mm gap, screen to be made with waxed garden twine to facilitate in easy harvest.
Currently in the process of tweaking a variant of the ScroGery in which the box is horizontal allowing for 6-8 smaller plants but with the permitted space I have for now I designed the ScroGery in its erect form... chortle.
Mellowed awesomeness to you all
Twist
**Edit** After some consideration and a healthy joint I may add a Raspberry Pi system similar to the PiPlanter but with some other modifications and with an LCD display screen attached to the outside of the box.
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