Mechanical Light Switch

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My family was lucky enough to receive a really cool mechanical light switch as a gift, and when I went off to college, I missed playing with it big time. So, I decided to 3D print one of those Frankenstein-style light switches and hung it on my wall in my room for a while. However, I thought it was high time to swap it out for something new, so I remodeled the one from my family's house. As you can see, all I had at the time was blue filament and some leftover white, which is why they ended up being the colors of choice. I also added a handle to the final design. Plus, my new apartment doesn't have lever light switches anymore, which is why this pic is just of the switch on my wall. Just about everything can be attached using 1.75 mm filament. I used a method I learned a while back where you cut a piece of filament, stick it in like a hinge, and melt both ends of the filament, flattening them in the process, and it turns into a permanent mount. It works great and I highly recommend it for any projects you all do. The two Switch Slide Channels I used krazy glue to secure. Finally, this replaces the current light switch panel you have but utilizes the screws. Print everything once except: Spacer (qty. 2) Switch Slide Channel (qty. 2) Button (qty. 2) (optional: they cover the view of the screws but not necessary) If something doesn't work, let me know and I'll do my best to fix it.