AG79 Water Indicator
Mechanical water level indicator for AeroGrow "AG79 Garden"
"To preserve consumer experience in their new value garden, a mechanical water level indicator was proposed, tested, and integrated into the final AG79 model."
-Andrew
Goal: Design a $79 model (AG79) of their current best selling $129 model, while preserving customer experience.
To reduce production costs, a clear water level window was proposed. Knowing a better solution was possible, I started designing and testing a mechanical water indicator.
Above is the initial float idea presented to the team. Consisting of a clear window, buoy indicator, and buoy channel.
Testing...
24hr testing on three different buoy designs
In this video, three buoy designs are being tested side by side using a pump system that repeatedly empties and fills a retrofit Harvest bowl.
Previous buoy designs in the "Graveyard"
Buoy test setup using two water pumps on opposite timers
Final Indicator Design:
