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Disclaimer

This is a challenging build, so we strongly advise reading through all of the build steps thoroughly. Ensure that you are fully comfortable with the process before purchasing any materials. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via the Hypno discord server—we’ll be happy to assist you.

Warnings!

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  • Required Tools: Essential tools needed (The complete list can be found in the tools section):

    • Hot glue gun
    • Soldering iron
    • 3D printer (preferably one with good tolerances) with a bed volume of at least 200mmx200mmx200mm

  • Support Requirements: Not all parts are designed for supportless printing. Some components may require extensive support structures during printing.

  • Growing Mushrooms: Cultivating mushrooms is a specialized process in itself. Before starting, we strongly recommend reviewing our disclaimers/grow tips to understand the limitations and considerations involved. Additionally, it's crucial to conduct thorough research on mushroom cultivation to ensure you're prepared for the challenges and requirements of the process.

  • Pre-set Parameters: The parameters are programmed for growing the yellow oyster mushroom species. This may differ for other species, so adjustments to these parameters may be required in the Arduino software, but we explain in this guide how this can be done. Note that the humidity parameter is not particularly sensitive for mushroom growth.

  • Printer Quality: Depending on the quality of your 3D printer, the printed water container may leak. We advise testing this component before proceeding with the assembly. We use a Bambulab printer, and in our case, it does not leak.

  • Tolerance Issues: Tolerance is a significant consideration in product design. Since most of the mechanical parts are large 3D-printed components, tolerance issues may in rare cases arise, meaning parts may not fit properly. While we do not have a comprehensive overview of all FDM 3D printers and their tolerances, our Bambu Lab printer, which offers higher precision, has shown no issues. We expect most of the parts to work just fine on your printer, however we just wish to warn you that this is always possible. In the worst-case scenario, you may need to offset mating/interfering walls by a fraction of a millimeter to ensure proper fitment. Sharing your experiences with the community, including your printer model and any issues encountered, can be helpful.

    Note: In the rare cases where we expect a chance of tolerance issue, we made sure to mention it in the build steps!

  • Food Safety: Since Shroomy comes into contact with consumable items, it is essential that all materials used are food-safe. 3D-printed parts contain micropores, which may provide a breeding ground for bacteria or unwanted molds. Additionally, the potential effects of microplastics released from the prints into the mushrooms remain unknown. Proceed with caution and at your own risk.

  • Vase: In our build, we used a glass vase as a dome, which was ordered from a Belgian web store. There is a high chance they do not ship worldwide. However, we’ve identified solutions: one method involves building your own dome using 1mm acrylic sheets, another uses a USA available bell jar vase and a last option USA available vase with a "click-on"-print file. Please read the implications in Chapter 6.7 to ensure you’re comfortable before ordering anything.

  • Electronic Wiring: No electronic wiring is visible in the 3D model screenshots below. You will need to follow the wiring scheme and use your brain. 😉

  • Humidifier fragility: The humidifier is an ultrasonic vibrating plate with micropores in that bounce water droplet in the air and create aerosol mist. Although they are cheap and widely available, they are sensitive electronic components. Make sure to handle them with care!

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