UFO Lantern

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As a courtesy, please note that there is a licensing agreement associated with this download, and by downloading these STL files, you are agreeing to the terms of the license. Please be aware that children should be supervised at all times when working on this project due to its use of electronics and battery components. This model was created using Lightwave 9.6. I had previously designed a UFO earlier in the year and wanted to expand upon it, resulting in the current design. It's worth noting that my knowledge of electronics is limited, so please conduct thorough research before attempting to assemble this project if you are unsure about any aspect of the process. To achieve the glass effect, I printed the file, created a mold around it, and then poured clear resin into the mold. However, the resulting finish was not as transparent as desired. The tools used for assembly include: Files in various shapes Super Glue A handheld drill with small drill bits A soldering iron with solder Pliers for cutting and stripping wires 3D-printed components used are: Handle Grip A (1 piece) Handle Grip B (1 piece) Handle (1 piece) Handle Peg (2 pieces) Spaceship Top (1 piece) Spaceship Bottom (1 piece) Spaceship Window (1 piece) Spaceship Tracker beam (1 piece) Glass (1 piece) 10.Moon (1 piece) Moon Cover (1 piece) Battery Clip (optional, 1 piece) Electronics used include: Adafruit NeoPixel Ring https://www.adafruit.com/products/1463 Adafruit Pro Trinket https://www.adafruit.com/products/2000 Arduino Uno R3 (Atmega328) https://www.adafruit.com/products/50 16mm Illuminated Pushbutton https://www.adafruit.com/products/1440 Cable https://www.adafruit.com/products/592 Resistors (2 pieces, 470 ohms each) AA Cylindrical Battery Contacts, Clips, Holders & Springs (4 pieces) Hook-up wires https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11375 9V connector Software: Arduino IDE The code for the light effect is owned by Pat; once I obtain permission to distribute it, I will update the files. Until then, you can use the example provided with the Arduino IDE and the Adafruit NeoPixel library. To assemble the project, follow these steps: 1. Assemble the top and bottom UFO pieces, which should fit snugly together. 2. File the hole in the handle to allow for smooth pin insertion. 3. Glue the two grip pieces together over the handle; once dry, connect it to the UFO top using pins. You can also glue the pins if desired. 4. Attach the Tracker-beam to the bottom of the UFO, which should fit around the circular shape nicely. 5. Mark the holes for drilling on the NeoPixel Ring and slide it up the Tracker-beam. 6. Glue the glass piece to the moon's bottom surface. 7. If using a battery clip, screw it in place. 8. Solder and assemble the electronics, ensuring that the button and battery wires pass through the moon's bottom and assemble within the UFO body. 9. Once the electronics are functional, glue the top glass piece onto the UFO and snap the window into place from top to bottom; finally, slide the battery cover into position and secure it without screws. Enjoy your finished project! Print settings: Printer: Folger Tech 2020 Prusa i3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.02 mm Infill: 100% Notes: The only part not printed at 100% infill is the moon file due to its lengthy printing time. I use supports with a spacing of 0 for all prints. This design was created using Lightwave 9.6.