Valentines Day Heart

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A minimalist heart designed at SCAD is now taking shape through extrusion. I printed the design using transparent PLA, opting for a hollow structure since the finished model will feature an ATTiny85 microcontroller connected to an RGB LED via the HSV color spectrum. Once I extract it from hiding (post 14th), I'll upload a video showcasing its functionality. For those interested in replicating this project, I can also provide the simple schematic and HEX code upon request. The small square opening on the back allows for easy switching of the electronics on or off. If you plan to skip the electronic components altogether, printing two solid sides will be sufficient. Here's a glimpse into my design process: I started with simple SCAD code (which I've attached for reference) to create the heart model: heart() { square(20); translate([10, 20, 0]) circle(10); translate([20, 10, 0]) circle(10); } However, I soon felt that this design was too basic. To add more depth, I reworked it as a sketch in Fusion, applying an edge to give it a rounded look. Next, I created a simple base to support the heart shape.