Tollan Stargate inspired Infinity Mirror

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<p>This is an infinity mirror styled after the Stargate built by Tollan race, the one that appears in a single scene out of the entire show (S3 E15, Pretense). I chose this as that gate is less geometrically complex than the standard gate, making it look more like an abstract art piece to those not familiar with the show.</p> <p>The gate is built upon an off-the-shelf wall mirror I found at a local homeware store, and uses a WS2812 strip with an IR controller to do all the effects. For the two-way mirror side I got some window film online and had some 3mm acrylic lasercut to match the mirror's diameter.</p> <p>To help with modelling this I used David Gian-Cursio's model for initial reference, taking design liberties where necessary for 3D printing: <a href="https://www.gian-cursio.net/2006/01/stargate-model-showcase/">https://www.gian-cursio.net/2006/01/stargate-model-showcase/</a></p> <p><strong>Here's a list of the parts used to make it:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mirror: <a href="https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8265823">https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8265823</a></li> <li>LED Controller: <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272910838998">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272910838998</a> (I have the IR version)</li> <li>Window Film: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS7YGD6?tag=thingiverse09-20">https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS7YGD6</a></li> <li>Power supply: <a href="https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/5v-3a-barrel-jack-power-supply">https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/5v-3a-barrel-jack-power-supply</a></li> <li>9x M2.5x12 machine screws: <a href="http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/hardware/nuts-bolts/nut-bolt-m2.5-12">http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/hardware/nuts-bolts/nut-bolt-m2.5-12</a></li> <li>9x M2.5x6 machine screws: <a href="http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/hardware/nuts-bolts/nut-bolt-m25-6">http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/hardware/nuts-bolts/nut-bolt-m25-6</a></li> <li>18x 3x20mm self-tapping screws</li> </ul> <p><strong>Printing the gate needs the following numbers of parts:</strong></p> <ul> <li>9x GateFrontSegment</li> <li>9x GateChevron</li> <li>9x Diffuser Segment</li> <li>9x Under Segment</li> <li>8x Oriented_GateRearSegment</li> <li>1x Oriented_GateRearSegment_Electronics</li> <li>1x GateElectronicsLid</li> <li>1x GateIRCover</li> </ul> <p>Also included is an optional stand for displaying the gate vertically without needing to attach it to the wall (should still be resting against a wall as it is somewhat back heavy).</p> <p>I ended up having a lot of issues applying the window film to the acrylic, and even after 4 attempts ended up with bits of dust being visible (as you can see in the images). If you are going to do this I suggest practice on a smaller acrylic piece first.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>i3 MK2S</p></div> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Yes</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.2</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>10%</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Prusa, Rigid.ink PLA Silver, Black, Natural, Pearl</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p><strong>List of which colours were used for which parts:</strong></p> * [Prusa](https://www.amazon.com/3D-Printer-Prusa/s?k=3D+Printer+Prusa&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thingiverse09-20&amp;linkId=28c787aef7c5a20cf2004b821dd161bf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl) Silver PLA (Non-prusament) - GateFrontSegments and GateRearSegments (Rear segments have a colour swap at 8mm from to black, but this is optional) * Rigid.ink Silver PLA - GateChevron and Stand * Rigid.ink Pearl PLA - DiffuserSegments and UnderSegments * Black PLA - GateElectronicsLid * Natural PLA - GateIRCover <p>Only GateFrontSegment and GateStand need supports from build plate.</p> <p>Recommended to print the GateIRCover with a brim, as mine kept coming off the bed during printing without one.</p> </div></p></p></p> Category: Decor