Introduction

Welcome to Shroomy: a functional and aesthetic desktop device designed to make growing mushrooms at home easy, automated, and enjoyable. It combines 3D-printed components, globally available parts, and an intuitive system to help you cultivate a variety of fungi, such as oyster mushrooms and Lion’s Mane, with minimal effort.

This DIY project is not just about functionality but also about creating a piece of interactive art for your kitchen. Shroomy automatically handles key aspects of mushroom cultivation, such as misting and oxygen control allowing you to focus on enjoying the process and harvesting your mushrooms.

With built-in smart features and customizable settings, Shroomy supports your mushroom-growing journey from substrate preparation to fruiting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, this guide will walk you through assembly, setup, and usage to help you get the most out of your Shroomy.

Grow your own mushrooms, explore the fascinating world of fungi, and have fun along the way!


Goals of This Manual

This manual is designed to guide you through every step of building and using Shroomy. At the end of this manual, you will be able to:

  • Assemble Shroomy using 3D-printed parts and off-the-shelf components.
  • Prepare the pod and mycelium cake for optimal mushroom growth.
  • Adjust key settings like misting and oxygen control for different fungi types.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Shroomy to ensure long-term use.
  • Understand safety precautions and handle potential difficulties effectively.

What’s Included?

  • Difficulties and Warnings:
    Information about potential challenges, such as fire safety with electronics, printer tolerances, and substrate handling tips.

  • Bill of Materials:
    A complete list of 3D-printed parts, electronic components, and consumables required for assembly and operation, with links included in the document.

This manual will help you confidently set up Shroomy, customize it to your needs, and grow your own mushrooms with ease. Let’s get started!


Who are we?

We are three friends who love inventing and prototyping in our free time. Over the years, we’ve built and experimented with various projects purely for our own enjoyment. Recently, we decided to share one of our creations—Shroomy—by making a YouTube video about it.

The process of creating and sharing Shroomy was such a rewarding experience that we’ve decided to release videos more regularly in the future. We hope to inspire others with our ideas and continue exploring the fun of building, inventing, and learning together!


Show Your Support

This project took a tremendous amount of effort, and we’d love to continue creating more like it. If you enjoyed Shroomy and want to support us, here’s how you can help:

  • Subscribe and Share: Subscribe to our channel and share Shroomy with others who might enjoy it!
  • Use Affiliate Links: When you order materials using the affiliate links in this document, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Donations: If you can spare a few bucks, consider donating. Every bit helps us bring more creative projects to life. This is our Hypno Patreon

Your support means the world to us—thank you for helping us grow!

1. Introduction