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Illuminated Eternal Garden in a glass container

3D printing · Electronics · Nature

Eternal Garden

A small closed ecosystem with lighting integrated into a custom-designed 3D-printed lid.

Original design Fusion 360 Bambu Lab A1

The complete process

See how this project was born

From designing the lid to integrating the lighting and assembling the ecosystem.

What makes it special

From an idea to a living ecosystem

A piece where digital fabrication, electronics and nature work together.

I designed the lid to fit the container, bringing the light, battery, charging system and switch together in one piece. This kept the components hidden and put the plants centre stage.

With 3D printing, I can adapt the lid to each container. The lighting lets you enjoy the garden at night too, and the care guide explains how to keep the terrarium balanced.

Technical details

How it was made

Software Fusion 360
Printer Bambu Lab A1
Material PLA
Design time Variable
Print time Depends on the setup

Build

Materials and electronics

Physical materials

  • PLA for the lid and internal housings
  • Glass container with lid
  • Drainage layer and terrarium substrate
  • Activated carbon
  • Natural plants suitable for humid environments

Integrated electronics

  • 3.7 V white LEDs
  • 18650 or 21700 battery
  • TP4056 charging module with USB-C connector
  • KCD1 switch

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