TARDIS LED Lamp

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This is a detailed T.A.R.D.I.S. lamp which uses the LED Lamp disk available from the Bambu Lab store. This famed TARDIS from ‘Doctor Who’ stands just over 17cm tall when built and (whilst it helps and may improve quality), can be printed almost as pictured without an MMU/AMS (with the exception of the sign on the door). 0.2mm and 0.4mm nozzle versionsI have also included two versions of both the sign on the door, and the signs at the top, one version that is compatible with a standard 0.4mm nozzle, and one version which uses the finer detail capable with a 0.2mm nozzle allowing for a more accurate representation of the actual TARDIS. The simplfied 0.4mm top sign however can be printed multi-colour without an AMS, just print it face down, with the first layer black, and the rest white. Update: I've uploaded an additional profile which includes the more detailed top signs which are designed for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle, but if printed upright, you can actually still print them with a 0.4mm nozzle. Effectively what it means is, you can print the 0.2mm detailed top sign with a 0.4mm nozzle, but printed sitting along the long thin edge.It is worth noting though that whilst this full detail top sign can be printed with a 0.4mm nozzle in this orientation, it will require an AMS. If you can only print with a 0.4mm nozzle and don't have an AMS (or other multi-material setup), please use my simplified top sign.You can see in these pictures I'm holding the 0.4mm versions next to the 0.2mm versions which are fitted to the Tardis: Three Top Sign Versions Comparison: 0.2mm Top Sign0.4mm Top SignDetailed 0.4mm Top SignSTL NameTop Sign.stl4.0 Top Sign.stlTop Sign.stlOrientationFace down (text against bed)Face down (text against bed)Upright (printed on long thin edge)MMU/AMS RequiredYesNoYesNozzle Size Required0.2mm0.4mm0.2mm or 0.4mmPhoto Two Door Sign Versions Comparison: 0.2mm Door Sign0.4mm Door SignSTL NameDoor Note.stl4.0 Door Note.stlOrientationFace down (text against bed)Face down (text against bed)MMU/AMS RequiredYesYesNozzle Size Required0.2mm0.4mmPhoto The Parts ExplainedAs I've designed this to be printable with or without an MMU/AMS, there are quite a few parts and I'll explain each of them below:0.4 Door Note - This is the sign for the door simplified to allow printing with a 0.4mm nozzle0.4 Top Sign - This is the sign at the top of the TARDIS saying “POLICE BOX”, simplified to allow printing with a 0.4 mm nozzle. This should also be printable without an MMU/AMS by printing it face down, printing the first layer in black, and then switching to white from the second layer.You'll need 4 of these.Base Cap - This screws into the base to hold the LED lamp in place once fittedDoor Handle - This is the main door handle. It can be printed with a 0.2mm or 0.4mm nozzle, but if you're using a 0.2mm one for the signs anyway, print this with them as you'll get better detail with that.Door Note - This is the sign for the door designed to be printed with a 0.2mm nozzleKey Hole - This is the keyhole on the door. It can be printed with a 0.2mm or 0.4mm nozzle, but if you're using a 0.2mm one for the signs anyway, print this with them as you'll get better detail with that.Light Cap - This is the blue cap that sits on the top of the light columb on the top of the TARDIS. This should just push fit onto the light.Mini Door Handle - This is the slightly smaller handle which sits next to the sign on the door. It can be printed with a 0.2mm or 0.4mm nozzle, but if you're using a 0.2mm one for the signs anyway, print this with them as you'll get better detail with that.Reflector - This fits to the underneath of the lid and is designed to reflect the light shining up from the LED disk outwards onto the windows. You'll want to print this white unless you wanted to tint the colour of the light that hits the windows.Reflector screw - This screws down into the reflector and then the other side into the base of the lidTardis Body - This is the bulk of the Tardis body. This requires some support material at the bottom for where the LED light is fittedTardis Lid - This is the top part of the Tardis, and the only other part that requires support material.Top Light - This is a thin white column which pushes into the top of the lidTop Sign - This is the sign at the top of the TARDIS designed for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle. I don't believe this version will print without an MMU/AMS. You'll need 4 of theseWindow Inserts - These are the windows which slot in on the inside of the body. You'll need 8 of these. Assembly InstructionsOnce everything is printed follow the steps below.Please note, much of this will just push-fit and clip into place, but some parts such as the door handles, keyhole, and possibly the windows, may require the tiniest dab of glue to nicely fix them in place.Step 1Take the reflector screw, and screw it into the bottom of the reflector, then screw that whole unit into the base of the lid.Step 2Take the top signs, push one end into the spacing on the lid, then run your finger along it and push the rest in place.Then take the top light and push the thinner end down into the top of the lid, The thicker section should push a few mm down into the lip.Finally click the light cap down onto the top of the top light.Step 3Take the windows 1 at a time and insert them into the frames on the inside of the tardis. These may need a tiny dab of glue on the outer edge to keep them in place.If glue is required, give it a chance to dry before continuing.Then affix the two handles, the door sign, and key hole to the front of the TARDIS (these will very likely require the tiniest dab of glue)Step 4Remove the support material from underneath the TARDIS Body. This may take a bit of work (try using a pair of pliers to help you), and ensure it's clean and free of any interface layers to make sure everything will fit.Then take the LED lamp (any LED light which is 59.5 x 8.25mm should fit, but this was designed with the LED Lamp Kit-001 from the Bambu Labs store in mind) and slot it into the base, then screw the base cap on.Step 5Line the lid up, slot it down onto the body, flick the switch on, and enjoy your new TARDIS lamp. Alons-y! Printing InstructionsIf you're printing with a Bambu printer, or another printer and you're happy slicing with Bambu Studio, I'd advise using my Bambu Studio 3MF profiles I've included for printing this as I've ensured everything will print well, but here's some notes:Print everything at 0.1mm layer height or smallerWhilst I've included versions of the signs specifically for 0.2mm nozzle, if you are printing them with a 0.2mm nozzle, also print the door handles and key hole with them too.If you're printing the signs with an MMU/AMS, print them face down.The TARDIS Body requires support material under the base to support the area the LED will be fitted and the underneath of the first layer of the screw fitting. I'd highly suggest tree supports here, and if you are slicing it yourself, please reference the areas I've painted for supports in my profile.The TARDIS Lid requires support for the bottom two bottom layers of each of the 4 sign slots. Do NOT allow any infill on any of the areas underneath the lid (such as where the screw fitting is).I had no problem printing the door handles and keyhole as they are, but if you do tend to have adhesion problems, you may want to add a brim to these.Print ProfilesI've included three 3MF Bambu Studio print profiles.1 - One includes everything you need to print this with a 0.4mm nozzle, spread over 3 print plates:Blue PartsWhite PartsDetail Parts (Black, White, Silver / Signs, handles, key hole)2 - The other is for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle and includes just one plate which features the 0.2mm signs, the handles, and the key hole). 3 - I've uploaded an additional profile which includes the more detailed top signs which are designed for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle, but if printed upright, you can actually still print them with a 0.4mm nozzle. It is worth noting though that whilst this full detail top sign can be printed with a 0.4mm nozzle in this orientation, it will require an AMS. If you can only print with a 0.4mm nozzle and don't have an AMS (or other multi-material setup), please use my simplified top sign.My TARDIS collection currently includes:Tardis Light boxTardis Storage BoxTardis Phone Stand