MrBudget
New Member
*Note - This is not my first grow, I am aware that the lighting and various features are in need of improvement... But I enjoy pulling a nice box out of a budget of $30 or less. Heck, I would say that I enjoy the build more than the grow sometimes. lol
I built this baby from free Amazon giftcards from various websites. This box was free, but the total cost out of pocket would have been around $20.
I asked myself going in 'What is the smallest footprint I can leave with my personal stash-grow?' and I decided to build off of usb power!
LIST:
10w LED Strip (changes to 9 colors and strobe, planning 2 more)
5 port usb hub
1Gal Smart-pot
1 food grade bottle (for wick system)
Aluminium Foil
Bamboo skewers
36 Can insulated cooler
Cardboard (4 inch high reflector base to hide unused vertical space and lower pot)
COST - $0.00!!!
Total exposed surface space is probably just shy of one square foot.
I spiraled the light strip down the side for maximum node exposure!
I'm popping some bag seed tonight, can't wait!
My Questions:
Does anyone know of a way to set a timer for usb switch?
..and I've left it on and sealed for several hours now - no heat build up what-so-ever. Is a vent fan really necessary? I bought a small fan but am now contemplating using it for a trunk-stem aggitator instead of exhaust...
Could I get away with a yeast Co2 drip for such a small space? (Instead of said exhaust fan lol)
I built this baby from free Amazon giftcards from various websites. This box was free, but the total cost out of pocket would have been around $20.
I asked myself going in 'What is the smallest footprint I can leave with my personal stash-grow?' and I decided to build off of usb power!
LIST:
10w LED Strip (changes to 9 colors and strobe, planning 2 more)
5 port usb hub
1Gal Smart-pot
1 food grade bottle (for wick system)
Aluminium Foil
Bamboo skewers
36 Can insulated cooler
Cardboard (4 inch high reflector base to hide unused vertical space and lower pot)
COST - $0.00!!!
Total exposed surface space is probably just shy of one square foot.
I spiraled the light strip down the side for maximum node exposure!
I'm popping some bag seed tonight, can't wait!
My Questions:
Does anyone know of a way to set a timer for usb switch?
..and I've left it on and sealed for several hours now - no heat build up what-so-ever. Is a vent fan really necessary? I bought a small fan but am now contemplating using it for a trunk-stem aggitator instead of exhaust...
Could I get away with a yeast Co2 drip for such a small space? (Instead of said exhaust fan lol)
