Globe Light

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An easy-to-print LED light globe requires no supports. You can add your own design to the top of the lens and print with clear or luminous PLA. White works, but not as well. Edit the lens and design height to 1.5 or 2mm. Add color using the pens described below, which are alcohol-based and show through very well. No dual extruder is needed, and you can add multiple colors to the design. The lens itself is 3mm in height, and the design should be added on top as another 3mm. I found the Canadian flag image online and used https://svgcreator.com to convert into an SVG. Then I imported it into https://www.tinkercad.com to combine and center the two designs. These services are free. This project may seem like a lot of work, but it is very easy once you get started. Once the globe and base are printed, you can make multiple interchangeable lenses quickly. The light clusters work well, using 3 AAA batteries each with a remote that operates the globe from 15 feet away when assembled. The lights friction fit into the bottom of the globe and have the ability to change color, strobe or stay on. I've been getting 72 hours while leaving them on during trade shows. Lights can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KWXCI3Q. Pens are available at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073TWPHQN