LED Illuminated Collapsable Lightsaber Mod

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This is a revised version of the sweet Collapsing Lightsaber design by 3DPRINTINGWORLD, which was uploaded earlier - but with a built-in rechargeable LED flashlight! The idea for this revision came after printing the original and experimenting with a flashlight pointing into the removable blade. My son wanted one for his birthday, but he wanted a flashlight integrated into it. So I started figuring out how to fit a flashlight inside. The design uses an Olight i1R EOS 130 lumen tiny rechargeable LED keychain flashlight, which gets mounted inside the largest blade segment with the 'plug' I provided. The plug glues into the blade segment after assembling the whole blade. I didn't glue the flashlight in the plug since it fit snugly without any adhesive. I created a new cap for the lightsaber that provides room for the flashlight and allows access to the bottom of the flashlight. Print and assembly instructions: (1) Print the original lightsaber blade and body (without the cap) - Use transparent filament for the blade! I used Hatchbox 'Glow in the Dark'. (2) Print the plug (3) Print the new cap (4) Assemble the blade. (5) Insert the flashlight firmly into the plug (or glue it). The bottom should be sticking out, with only the top mounted. (6) Glue the plug/flashlight into the base of the blade. (7) Insert the blade. (8) Screw on the new cap. Usage: To turn on the flashlight, rotate the base through the hole at the bottom of the cap. Then extend the blade. To recharge, unscrew the bottom through the hole and plug the flashlight base into a USB cable - then screw it back in! Note: I've only made one of these, so there's room for improvement. Hoping this goes smoothly for anyone who tries it out. Let me know if you need any assistance! Another note: Many other lightsaber remixes work with this mod. I used this thicker hilt remix by RT3DWorkshop since I was gifting this to a 9-year-old. Please post images of any creations you make!