Hubble Projector

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The Hubble space telescope was the first in orbit observatory launched in 1990 and still active today. Hubble is the only telescope designed to be maintained in space by astronauts. Five Space Shuttle missions have repaired, upgraded, and replaced systems on the telescope.**** WARNING PARTIAL ONLY FULL VERSION ON MAKERWORLD ****https://makerworld.com/en/models/182373For the perfect build… (optional) … you will need the following items18 8mmx2mm magnets if you wanna take it back apartGlue of your choice200mm Concave lens this will allow projector to broadcast biggerSome sort of light sourceI've had good luck with tea lights and single LEDsMultiple LEDs can distort the image disc, but that may be what your looking forMake your own projection discsJust make a disc with a 49.5mm diameter and height of 2mmBlank disc in raw model filesI printed mine with only one wallColors UsedGray, Silver, White, Gold, Red, BlackTo save on color changes the included jig allows for cutting of filament to correct length and then be inserted in the bottom portion of the model.PrintingThe attached print profile has all the parts sorted and painted to minimize color changes and wasteMost of the plates are .16 layer but the larger pieces and the stand are .2 layer heightAssemblyAssembly is pretty straight forward and you can glue the doors on however you likeI would print all parts and place magnets first for easiest assemblyThe Solar panels and sat dishes are just friction fit to the arms so you can position them how ever you needThe lens can be press fit in the cap*affiliate links