Revolving Base for Lithophane Cube

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This is a rotating lithophane cube, designed specifically for 130mm square lithophanes, that rests on and turns atop a base. The custom base and platter at its top are engineered to accept a candelabra lighting kit (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Westinghouse-6-ft-Cord-Set-with-Snap-In-Pigtail-Candelabra-Base-Socket-and-Cord-Switch-7010800/204836010). I installed a 40W LED bulb that I purchased for approximately $3 from Walmart in it. The modified base of the original "thing" then sits down on the assembled stand. Since the lithophane cube rests on a circular plate that lines up with a round hole in the cube base, you can easily revolve and rotate the cube around while keeping the base and lighting stationary. This design also makes the cube simple to lift off and disassemble if you want to swap out the lithophanes. The base adds some height to the original cube structure so that the final result is about 8.5" from corner to corner and 8.5" high. To print the complete frame and base, download the three STL files here and the top and four corners from the "thing" from which this was derived (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1370792). If you're interested in lithophanes, these pieces plus many others can be found in the files section of the Lithophanes group on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/Lithophanes). The pictures show my initials and the year in the finished base of the cube. Don't worry; this is not included in the STL file, but rather in the finished product that I made for a family member. UPDATE: After reports that the original cube files intended to work with this had changed, I uploaded a ZIP file containing all the parts needed for the full cube - simply add your own lithophanes. SECOND UPDATE: I uploaded the original files in STEP and Fusion 360 formats for those who want to make changes like altering the light connector or eliminating the cut-out for the cord. Please mark that you are doing a derivative so I can see how this evolves.