Jedi Holocron Cube

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A holographic chronicle, often abbreviated as holocron,[1] was an organic crystal-lattice device capable of storing vast quantities of data under the watchful eye of its gatekeeper. Holocrons served as repositories for information on force techniques and instruction manuals used by force users, dating back to the ancient Sith three thousand years ago and later adopted by the Jedi. A small prop Jedi holocron I created for a friend required approximately 10-15 hours to print. The side panels were designed to be attached in sets of three to each inner half, ensuring a secure lock. Inside this compact device is a dedicated space measuring 1"x1" for a small FX lighting system, which can be as simple as a few blue LEDs surrounding a CR2032 battery; see the accompanying photos. The inner two halves were printed using transparent PETG filament at 225C, while the outer side panels were printed in white ABS at 235C. Printer Specifications Printer: Powerspec Ultra 3D Printer Rafts: None Used Supports: No Supports Required Resolution: 200 Micron Resolution Achieved Infill: 20% Infill Rate Applied Post-Printing Process The side panels were sprayed with acrylic spray paint, and I utilized 24k gold paint for a rich finish. Three coats per side provided an even layer. For added durability, an acrylic sealant can be applied. Following this process, cyanoacrylate (super glue) was used to attach the panels to the inner cube, securing three on each half in a manner that ensured snug lockup. Design Process I employed Rhinoceros3D 5 software for approximately one hour, completing the design from start to finish.