Crystal Light

A small crystal light to add some lighting to a patio. The leds are controlled with IR remote to turn on, go to sleep, change color, and change animation style.

The screw holes are designed to work with heated threaded inserts

The led and arduino construction is using the Adafruit Techno Tiki torch build, just changed the exterior case

Please note the cage around the crystal enclosure is not included in this design. They are tiki torches I found at home depot with the torches removed.

Animation Example: https://youtu.be/DEl1y8pq75w

v1

v1.0

Sliced out the top of the crystal structure and created a mirrored bottom section. Added screw holes and receivers for heat thread inserts so parts can be screwed together.

v1.1

Current Revision

• Snap fit design
  First attempt at a snap fit design. I have printed a successful pair but the male part required a bit of light sanding to prevent fitting too tightly. I may adjust the fit after a few more test prints.

  Future Revisions

Wish list updates

• Add usb charge port

  • Will need to add usb charge curcuit to arudino build

• Add externally accessable on/off switch

  • Will need to add switch to arduino build.

• Add supports for arduino innards so they don't slide around

• Add optional hole in bottom for drainage - Make on opposite half as wire hole addition

• Add optional hole in back for wires - Make on opposite half as drainage hole addition

  Filament

  I've tested the design on a few colors / styles of filaments to try and get the optimal levels of LED diffusion. Below is a ranking of the best diffusion to worst I've tested so far

• Dockwell Glow in the dark blue - PLA - This filament is brittle and can be hard to get printing. But once its going it prints pretty well.

• Hatchbox White - PLA
• Solutech Natural Clear - PLA

Print instructions

Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro

Rafts: No

Supports: No

Resolution: .2

Infill: 20%

Notes:

Printed with skirt / brim and 10% speed on first layers.