Arc Reactor Mk-1

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All the components shown were manufactured using PLA and produced excellent results. The light ring and center were fabricated from a translucent material with six bottom and top layers and 50% density. All grey parts were printed at 100% density, except for the base which was 50% dense. I employed sixteen blue LEDs with a luminosity of 9,000 MCD, as well as a three-volt battery pack consisting of two AA cells. The lights were connected in series using insulated copper wire. I connected it to a six-volt battery pack comprising four AA cells, which produced an intense light that caused some discomfort but was quite impressive. (I do not recommend this due to the risk of overheating the LEDs if left on for extended periods.) The entire assembly was bonded together with hot glue, although epoxy would provide a more permanent seal. I have also included the base model as f3d, in case someone wishes to integrate the battery pack into the base.