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Sometimes you have a novel idea but you don’t have the resources to manufacture it for real. Thanks to home 3D printing, you can at least make a version of your invention for yourself. In this video, I recreate a uni project from twenty years earlier, the Lumimate mechanic’s light. The aim of the video is to showcase my design and problem solving process, and to inspire you to manufacture your own ideas. However, if you do want to make your own Lumimate, everything you need is on Printables: 0:00 Introduction Sumitomo Injection moulded bottle caps: 0:46 Introducing the Lumimate 2:30 Electronics and hardware Magnets: SparkFun Charger: 120 ohm resistor: Mini rocker switch: White LED: JST connectors: 4:41 Redesign in Onshape 6:59 Version 1 printing and test 9:19 Version 2 changes and printing 10:39 Final wiring and assembly Crimping guide video: 13:12 Finished product testing 14:06 Conclusion Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5] Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon:
