TOS Phaser rifle (EL wire/LED)

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Here is my reworked version of TOS phaser rifle (originally by BiankaW). I revamped the coils and installed an LED at the end of the rifle, along with EL wire wrapped around the coils. In the grip, I created space for EL wire electronics, a 2xAA battery holder, and a mini push switch. The redesigned parts allow you to use a wooden rod (18mm diameter) instead of printing the front part. This rod can pass through the top coil as well, making the entire structure more robust. Instead of the thin rod or antenna on top, I drilled a hole for a large nail (as shown in the pictures). This addition makes it stronger, given my past experience that 3D printed parts tend to break easily. To power the LED, I used thin enameled copper wire, which is almost invisible. I'm confident there's room for improvement, but overall, I'm thrilled with how it turned out.