Voyagers Omni!

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THIS HAS NOW BEEN SUCCESSFULLY EXPORTED\Everything functions correctly except for the Chronos Indicators. My 3D printer does not have sufficient resolution to print the characters on the indicators, although the indicators themselves print out flawlessly. I suggest uploading and ordering the indicators from a professional online 3D printing service such as Shapeways.\nThis is my rendition of an Omni device inspired by Voyagers. Voyagers was a relatively short-lived sci-fi series which aired in 1982-83 but made a lasting impression on many of its viewers! To learn more about the show visit the link below.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyagers!\nThe terrestrial sphere I utilized in the Omni was created by "Bld", another skilled maker and member of Thingiverse, and can be found at the link below.http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17336\nI have longed for an Omni device since I first saw it on television back in 1983. Finally in 2014 technology has reached a point where I could design and print my own.\nThis version is engineered to be customizable with electronics, incorporating space for both a power cell and USB charging port. It also includes a holder for LEDs and the button is designed to have a spring or switch installed beneath it to illuminate the LEDs.\nI have yet to print this model and recognize some of the components are very small and feature extensive detail. I am uncertain whether the characters on the indicators can be printed at all. I plan to submit the project for professional printing if necessary, but for users with capable 3D printers it is entirely up to you.\n\n \n \n Instructions Print every component at maximum resolution available and assemble according to the depicted diagram. The frontal casing part is provided both cut out and intact; this serves as an electronics housing unit. It features a clip designed to accommodate two separate LEDs - one of which should display in red with a flashing mode, while the other shines green; space has also been reserved for installation of USB recharge port along with lipoly battery module as well as user-input button component. All applicable parts have been purchased from a reputable online retailer known as Adafruit.com - specifics listed include: charging port, part number 1905 and li-pol batter component 1317 by the same company