Polyhedron #24 - a Fully Parametric Planter | Vase | Holder | Organiser

Polyhedron #24 is a fully parametric, geometrically-perfect model of a flower pot, vase or even simply a pen holder. It fits different designs and looks nice when small (50x50 mm only or less) and when large (limited only by your imagination and the size of your printer).

How is it special?

• Polyhydron #24 is an octa-symmetric model (meaning its Z-axis has a symmetry of 8)
• It is optimised to look and print well regardless of the size
• Compatible (and looks cool) with the vase mode
• Easy to align seam to the model geometry and “hide” it
• A parametric Fusion360 model is included, so that you can generate a size that fits your needs
• (For flower pots.) Includes an inner pot with drainage holes, which fits the main “shell” and allows excess water to collect below the soil level
• (For flower pots and other assemblies.) The thickness of the walls defined in the parameters does not change the compatibility of different parts. Meaning, you are free to print the outer shell with e.g. 1 mm walls and inner pot with 3 mm walls. By default, all the parts are generated for the same single parameter to avoid confusion and simplify generation

Adjustable parameters:

• d1 - diameter of the top and bottom
• h1 - height of the model
• a1 - taper angle (refer to the description below for more details)
• w1 - width of the walls
• offset - (for flower pots) distance between the inner pot and the shell for water

Even more customisation - parameter symmetry

This parameter (default == 8) sets the symmetry functions for the pot generation, including:

• number of cuts on the sides;
• number of drainage holes for the flower pot.

The symmetry value has to be 8, 4 or 2 to guarantee the correct output.

symmetry = 8	symmetry = 4	symmetry = 2

Taper angle a1

Taper angle defines how “wide” or “large” the model will be in the middle. This is literally an angle at which the bottom and the top diverge when reaching the centre of the height.

a1 = 10 degrees	a1 = 20 degrees	a1 = 30 degrees

Available pre-built models (D x H x A x W)

There are several sizes available as pre-built STL files. Most of them are also shown in the images here.

How to use the parametric model in Fusion 360

• Open the model file
• Navigate to Modify - Change Parameters in the top menu
• Change the parameters in the User Parameters section
• If not sure, refer to the comments next to each parameter

Inner pot for flowers

The inner pot for plants is made in a way to fit outer shells with any taper angle. This means that the pot, which was generated with parameters 50 x 50 x YY x ZZ, will fit ANY of the shells with a diameter of 50 mm and height of 50 mm or more.

The pot will always have 1 central + symmetry side holes as defined by the parameters 

How to print:

• PLA / PETG / anything
• 0.2 mm layer or smaller
• No supports

Have any feedback on the model?

Please, comment and leave your feedback 😉

Cannot generate the needed size? Just mention it in the comments, and I will upload additional STLs.

Free for personal use

This model is free for personal use.

For commercial usage (meaning if you want to sell it), please contact me - we can think of something. Any commercial usage without an arrangement is forbidden