Alright, as time goes on I am finding I need to get planting sooner then later. So let's get this enclosure all setup here so we can start running tubes and cables and get things running.
When it comes to the enclosure I went simple, as simple as I could. I used cardboard and well painted it then sealed up with vinyl and tuck tape. originally I was going to use corrugated plastic sheets. But after seeing the costs of it I decided against it as I would need quite a bit of it to complete the unit.
I was pondering what could be done its place in space and noticed their trash system and bags that they use on the space station between that the big plastic lock bags and even luggage bags there would be enough suitable materials for making the enclosure and having it sealed. Cardboard in space? besides some random food boxes I really didn't noticed too much but I am sure there would be adequate materials on the space station that would be reusable to complete the project in space. Since I wanted to make something that would be able to be replicated anywhere cheaply as possible I stuck with the cardboard sure corrugated plastic sheets would have looked a lot better but I had to go with my gut feeling on this. Plus while prototyping it along the way if for some reason a panel needs to be replaced it's not going to break the bank.
Below is a video of the enclosure build and some of my thoughts and a little wiggle test so far. hope you enjoy and see you next blog post when we start adding some electronics to the mix.
All 3d printed parts can be found here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4644039