Academic
Stackable Aquaponics
Stackable Aquaponics was my first major CAD project. I used Autodesk Inventor to work through a repeatable fish-and-plant growing module, with matching units that could stack together. It introduced me to assembly design, tolerances, plumbing, and the weight of water-filled structures.
Learning through a full assembly
I used Inventor to work through the modules and how they fitted together. Each unit needed consistent dimensions and configuration so the stack could be repeated.
Water and structure
The capstone explored bell-siphon behavior, plumbing, water pressure, and weight limits. The prototype and CAD images show the modules and the proposed stack.
Technical details
- CAD software: Autodesk Inventor; my first major CAD project.
- Module design: Repeatable stackable units with consistent dimensions and configuration.
- System considerations: Bell siphon, plumbing, water pressure, tolerances, and water-filled loads.
A closer look
