Turning Light

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Create a decorative LED lamp inspired by Santiago Calatrava's "Turning Torso" building. Laser cut 3mm MDF for the base and 3mm crystal acrylic for the architectural blocks. Some parts are 3D printed. To make it printable or laser-cuttable, design a derivative version. Start by cutting the base from 3mm MDF; paint if desired. Next, cut the building out of crystal clear acrylic nine times and glue main columns to each piece where engraved. Assemble floors with rotating columns (1.6-degree rotation) to create the turning effect. Repeat for all blocks. Print "TopleDBox.stl" and insert two 5mm LEDs, solder in sequence, and glue STL pieces together. Place two more 5mm LEDs in the base using designated holes and solder to incoming cables. Finally, connect power cables to a 12V DCC power supply and enjoy your new lamp. Use a 5mm rod when assembling blocks for perfect alignment.