Beacon Light Support Base

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I bought a flashing light fixture on Ebay but when I went to hang it next to my door, there wasn't an obvious way to secure it. So I decided to make a mount that would let the wires pass through the wall in a conduit and keep the light upright. I used the existing nuts and washers to attach the light to its base and trimmed some wire so I could route it around the corner and out of the hole. I've made a few improvements since then, which should help it print better than the first one. The plan was to reprint the design anyway, but this one worked just fine from my printer. Since I was thinking about it at the time, I decided to add those features in case I need to print another. For full transparency, I've included both old and new files. The new file has extra support under its platform as well as a larger conduit hole, which lets the wires pass more easily. The original conduit will fit, but it's quite snug. I created this design using Cubify Design 2014 software. Sorry, that's all I've got - STL files for printing. Check out this light fixture at: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131320998172?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The red beacon light I used came from that site and connects directly to an outlet controlled by a thermocube switch, which activates when it reaches 40 degrees F. This keeps me informed if the pump shed temperature falls below that point and might allow my waterlines to freeze. Print Settings Printer: SeeMeCNC Rostock MAX Rafts: No rafts used Supports: No supports needed Resolution: .3mm layers Infill: 20% fill Notes: I used two base layers and three top ones because you'll need to bridge some of the infill. It printed with minimal warping using ABS plastic.