Tool for speeding plant seeding up. It's simple and works well.

Now On Version: V2
Old Files are included for those looking to replace parts.

We also have other open-source tools for farming in the pipeline, such as drop seeders, vacuum seeders etc:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3911941
https://www.thingiverse.com/AquaponicsLab/designs
https://www.facebook.com/aquaponicslab

Bill Of Materials [BOM:
-Laser Cutter
-SLA Printer such as photon
-3mm plywood
-3mm Acrylic for scraper plate
-Wood Glue
-SLA resin [tougher the better we recommend ZZZ]
-12mm Length m3 bolts and nuts [Stainless button head preferred]
-m3 Knurled insets

Printing recommendations:
-Printer type: Sla Printer
-Material: Blu resin by Siraya Tech
-Support/Rafts: No print directly on the build plate
-Spacing: Print 66 parts on the bed in one go with 0.5mm in-between parts
-The spikes in the images are 30mm, but there is a range of depths depending on your needs included. Solid ones included for those using non-resin printers.

Laser-cut recommendations:
Lens Type: 2" for perfect size holes

Putting the thing together:
This tool is made to be two parts that are bolted together, do not glue the whole assembly together or you won't be able to open it up to replace a spike. If you break a spike split the tool into its two halves, remove the spike and replace with one of the spare ones.

Step 1:
-Push nuts into wooden plate Number 1, and glue plate Number 2 to back of plate one using bolts to centre the pieces.
-Glue together the Top plate number 3 and the vertical supports [part number 4] for compressing.
Wait for the glue to set

Step2:
-Take the cured and set Spikes and push them thru the holes in plates 1 and two.

Step3:
-Bolt the whole assembly together.

Using the thing video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1VlOLxj1g

The files and instructions above are released with the following license of use:

Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike

We are releasing useful farming tools open source because most commercial ones don't fit our needs or are too expensive. If you're using this thing for yourself please feel free to download and use the hell out of it. Please consider giving us a tip if the tool is helpful for you, this will support the curation of this technology and the development of others.

If you would like our services to customise this tool for another tray size, planting density and seeds shape the fee is £120 for internal company/personal use (not for sale).

Finally, if you would like to sell these tools we can grant permission to use the files commercially as well as help you to customise your logo for a flat fee of 5% the price you charge for each unit sold. We believe this way both you and our organisation will benefit. If your situation is different please send us an email and we can discuss it.

For more info contact: [email protected]