The enclosure is treated as an engineering system that must preserve access, cleaning, observation and safe operation around the rotating cultivation drum.
Scope
Industrial design is included in the research documentation because enclosure decisions can alter access, airflow, light distribution, camera visibility, contamination risk and mechanical balance. Aesthetic intent is recorded separately from measured cultivation performance.
Layered architecture
The v2.0 concept separates a stationary external frame from the rotating cultivation layer. This allows plant movement to remain visible while fixed guards, service panels, lighting and cable routes remain referenced to the structure. The original prototype and v2.0 reports provide the primary engineering record.
Serviceability requirements
| Area | Requirement | Verification output |
|---|---|---|
| Plant modules | individual removal without disturbing unrelated samples | tool list, access sequence and measured service time |
| Nutrient reservoir | inspection, draining and cleaning without wetting electronics | drain test and cleaning record |
| Pump tubing | replacement with channel identity preserved | replacement procedure and post-service calibration check |
| Lighting and camera | fixed optical reference after service | position check and image/light revalidation |
| Rotating assembly | guard clearance under maximum declared load | clearance and interference inspection |
| Materials | compatibility with moisture, nutrient solution and cleaning method | material record and inspection interval |
Verification plan
Verification includes assembly and disassembly trials, loaded rotation, splash observation, cable-clearance inspection, access-time measurement, cleaning inspection and confirmation that service work does not invalidate sensor, pump, camera or light calibration. Deviations are recorded as maintenance events in the experiment log.