Crystal Light

prusaprinters

<p>A small crystal light to add some lighting to a patio. The leds are controlled with IR remote to turn on, go to sleep, change color, and change animation style.</p> <p>The screw holes are designed to work with heated threaded inserts</p> <p>The led and arduino construction is using the <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/techno-tiki-rgb-led-torch/overview">Adafruit Techno Tiki torch build</a>, just changed the exterior case</p> <p>Please note the cage around the crystal enclosure is not included in this design. They are tiki torches I found at <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/TIKI-Metal-Double-Wick-Torch-1112533/204808791">home depot</a> with the torches removed.</p> <p>Animation Example: <a href="https://youtu.be/DEl1y8pq75w">https://youtu.be/DEl1y8pq75w</a></p> <h3> v1</h3> <p><strong>v1.0</strong></p> <p>Sliced out the top of the crystal structure and created a mirrored bottom section. Added screw holes and receivers for heat thread inserts so parts can be screwed together.</p> <h3> v1.1</h3> <p><strong>Current Revision</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Snap fit design<br/> First attempt at a snap fit design. I have printed a successful pair but the male part required a bit of light sanding to prevent fitting too tightly. I may adjust the fit after a few more test prints.</p> <h3>Future Revisions</h3> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Wish list updates</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Add usb charge port</p> <ul> <li>Will need to add usb charge curcuit to arudino build</li> </ul> </li> <li><p>Add externally accessable on/off switch</p> <ul> <li>Will need to add switch to arduino build.</li> </ul> </li> <li><p>Add supports for arduino innards so they don't slide around</p> </li> <li>Add optional hole in bottom for drainage - Make on opposite half as wire hole addition </li> <li><p>Add optional hole in back for wires - Make on opposite half as drainage hole addition</p> <h3>Filament</h3> <p>I've tested the design on a few colors / styles of filaments to try and get the optimal levels of LED diffusion. Below is a ranking of the best diffusion to worst I've tested so far</p> </li> <li><p><a href="www.amazon.com/Dockwell-Printer-Filament-1-75mm-Glow/dp/B00UYLFQQI">Dockwell Glow in the dark blue - PLA</a> - This filament is brittle and can be hard to get printing. But once its going it prints pretty well.</p> </li> <li><a href="www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-PLA-1KG1-75-WHT-Filament-Dimensional/dp/B00J0GMMP6">Hatchbox White - PLA</a></li> <li>Solutech Natural Clear - PLA</li> </ul> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p><strong>Printer:</strong> FlashForge Creator Pro</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> .2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 20%</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Printed with skirt / brim and 10% speed on first layers.</p>