Flashlight body for LED/reflector drop-in module

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<p>Update: for a newer version with better internal wiring using only a 1.6mm /14awg wire, see <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2647700">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2647700</a></p> <p>I had a spare 26.5mm "drop-in" LED bulb, so i made a handle for it. You could easily buy this for $12 CAD or about $9 USD but why buy when you can make out of scraps? It's SUPER BRIGHT - about 1000lm, about as bright as a 100W incandescent bulb, but unfortunately runs quite hot after 5 minutes (hence the semi-open air cooling design).</p> <p>Non-printed Ingredients:<br/> 1 protected 18650 cell<br/> 1 LED flashlight "drop-in", 26.5mm version - these used to be $3 each but have since gotten more expensive. You can buy them now from aliexpress, the ultrafire.com site, dealsextreme, etc etc. You want the ones with a reflector and a driver board already built in.<br/> 1 clear plastic circle 26.5mm - you can cut this out of anything, i used a dremel on a demo lens (ask for these at your local optometrist or optical store, they just throw them out)<br/> 1 SPST latching switch from junk giveaway flashlights (seen in photo above)<br/> 2pc copper (or other metal) strips at least 70mm long</p> <p>Assembly tips:<br/> Pretty straightforward, but the back cap is a bit tricky because you have to ensure you have good electrical contact.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Household Summary</h3> <p>Update: for a newer version with better internal wiring using only a 1.6mm /14awg wire, see <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2647700">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2647700</a></p> <p>I had a spare 26.5mm "drop-in" LED bulb, so i made a handle for it. You could easily buy this for $12 CAD or about $9 USD but why buy when you can make out of scraps? It's SUPER BRIGHT - about 1000lm, about as bright as a 100W incandescent bulb, but unfortunately runs quite hot after 5 minutes (hence the semi-open air cooling design).</p> <p>Non-printed Ingredients:<br/> 1 protected 18650 cell<br/> 1 LED flashlight "drop-in", 26.5mm version - these used to be $3 each but have since gotten more expensive. You can buy them now from aliexpress, the ultrafire.com site, dealsextreme, etc etc. You want the ones with a reflector and a driver board already built in.<br/> 1 clear plastic circle 26.5mm - you can cut this out of anything, i used a dremel on a demo lens (ask for these at your local optometrist or optical store, they just throw them out)<br/> 1 SPST latching switch from junk giveaway flashlights (seen in photo above)<br/> 2pc copper (or other metal) strips at least 70mm long</p> <p>Assembly tips:<br/> Pretty straightforward, but the back cap is a bit tricky because you have to ensure you have good electrical contact.</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Prusa</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> i3 MK2S</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> Doesn't Matter</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 15% 3 shells</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>White PETG at 240C</p> <p>Part orientation doesn't matter too much but you can try to orient all the parts so that there is no extreme overhang i.e. the ledge where the threads end.</p>