Magnetic Levitating Moon Lamp

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[UPDATED 26JAN2020] ADDED CENTERING FEATURE TO MOON BOTTOM [UPDATED 19JAN2020] ADDED SPLIT 6" MOON TOP AND BOTTOM STLs See it in action https://youtu.be/36hjkREyIgg This is a remix of the moon lamp. This version levitates and lights up wireless without batteries. Instructions: 1. Print the Moon https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3242080 OR print the Remixed 6" pre-split moon stl files I uploaded 1.1 I used Meshmixer to separate the moon into 2 pieces see the excel file for help on determining how far to offset the cut plane as a function of moon diameter and the desired hole size 1.2 follow instructions for printing the moon (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3242080) Hatchbox white PLA works great 2. Purchased Parts Induction Coil with LED https://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-Power-Supply-Module-Coil-Diameter-51mm-for-Long-Distance-DC-Maglev-Lighting/273882958291?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Magnetic Levitating Electronics https://www.ebay.com/itm/500g-650g-DIY-Rotating-Magnetic-Floating-Show-Shelf-Display-Platform/313011450561?hash=item48e0efb2c1:g:A3sAAOSwrcZeV8l3 Fasteners: 4X M3 Nut 8X M3 10mm 3. print the base.stl and lid.stl in Wood PLA. recommend .2mm layer height minimum 3.1 press fint 4X m3 numts into the base 3.2 secure the electronics to the base with 4X m3 10mm screws. 4. print induction coil mag lev base support.stl 5. secure coil to be the mag lev machine core 6. print the induction coil base support.stl 7. secure the LED and Coil to the base support 8. secure the base support to the magnet 9. secure the magnet with led and induction coil to the bottom section of the moon 10. glue the top and bottom pieces of the moon together 11. print 4X lens, diffuser.stl in clear PLA and press fit into the lid 12. [optional] print the feet in TPU to cover the nut holes on the bottom 13. secure the lid to the base 14. [optional] sand and paint the moon 14.1 Use a flat white or chalk spray paint for a more natural appearance when the light is off