Tony Stark's Bluetooth Controlled Arc Reactor

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This is a unique fusion of multiple outstanding projects found on Thingiverse, enhanced by my own improvements. The original model is Tony Stark's Arc Reactor designed by Skimbal, with some elements taken from SgtMunger edits. Note that SgtMunger's design relocates the LEDs on the crystal ring between the coils, resulting in a brighter display compared to the original design, which conceals them beneath the coils. You might consider printing the crystal ring with more horizontal layers to diffuse the light of the LEDs. The cap I created (available in the arc-cap_with_holes.stl file) is based on drandolph's Arc Reactor Cap, but my version provides more space for electronics and a central hole for cables. I customized the support cage (see Support_Cage_with_wire_holes.stl file): Expanded the holes at the bottom to facilitate easy LED mounting. With this adjustment, you can push the LEDs from below deeper into the support cage without them falling through. You can use glue from beneath to secure them in place. As a result, the top of the LEDs will be enclosed within the main crystal body, which will diffuse their light. Added holes on the "arms" to conceal wires leading from the crystal ring to the electronics in the cap. Included extra holes at the bottom for routing wires to the cap. The bezel was designed by me, inspired by my previous work on zMark's reactor. I utilized LeHof's stand, which required some smoothing after printing to ensure compatibility with the bezel. I had to repair certain models to make them printable and uploaded the corrected files here. You can witness the reactor in action through this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2yPtyNsJaY Special thanks go to the original creators! M3×20 bolts were used to secure the three inner components together, after which they fit tightly into the outer ring. To prevent them from falling out, you can use glue or double-sided tape. Electronics, wiring, and software: The electronics and Arduino code were designed and implemented by Peter Takacs, who made the code and wiring scheme available for download on Github. Huge appreciation to Peter for contributing to this project! Print Settings: Printer Brand: Wanhao Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 10% Notes: Most parts can be printed without any rafts or supports. I printed SgtMunger's 2_caps with rafts and supports to ensure they stuck to the print bed, minimizing risks by printing two at once. SgtMunger's Updated_Crystal_Ring must be printed upside down and can be printed with 0% infill. You may consider printing it with more horizontal layers to diffuse the light of the LEDs. After printing the crystal ring, I had to use a file to clean up areas where it connects to the Support_Cage, as they were too tight a fit. A 3 mm drill bit was used to clean up and slightly enlarge holes on the Upper_Center and Lower_Center parts. You may want to print the Lower_Center with gold filament or use acrylic paint, like I did after printing. The Arc Reactor in action