NASA Spotlight Trailer

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The LEGO Saturn V rocket is truly a marvel, but it was missing one crucial element - authentic lighting that mirrors the real NASA launch pad experience. To achieve this, I designed and built a xenon spotlight/generator trailer that scales perfectly to match the LEGO Saturn V (1:110) model, complete with space for two 5mm white LEDs. This meticulous design was crafted in OpenSCAD using available photos of these exact devices. Although I suspect they were primarily used during space shuttle missions, their sleek appearance is too captivating to worry about such details. Currently, the spotlight/generator trailer is connected via old ribbon cable, but this setup lacks a certain finesse - the cable is far too stiff. In an effort to improve aesthetics, I intend to replace it with magnet wire that will be dropped down through holes in the light pedestals. The construction process is quite straightforward: wheels snap onto the trailer frame, yokes attach securely to the light housings, and the yokes simply rest within the pedestals. Every other component is held in place using a strong adhesive. To build this impressive spotlight/generator trailer, you will need: * 4x wheel (black) * 1x fender (gray) - includes both left and right fenders * 1x body (gray) * 1x generator-base (black) * 1x generator (white) * 2x pedestal (silver) * 2x yoke (silver) * 2x light-5mm or light-solid (silver) * 2x 5mm white LEDs (optional)