Arc Reactor (New element) with stand & RGB SMART LED lighting

The goal of this project was to make a simple (new element) Arc reactor model, as seen in Marvel’s various Avenger’s and Iron man movies. Although there are many beautiful and very well-designed Arc reactor models available, using the new element model as a base, many of them involve soldering LED lights. I wanted to make a simple 3D printable Arc reactor model, with standard RGB LED lighting. I was most inspired by the (new element) Arc reactor modelling concepts of Thaurus,  metech777, and FLIPPIN-3D. (models on Thingiverse). 

In this model, I used a CALEX SMART RGB spot for lighting (with a GU10 fitting), but you can use any (fitting) LED lighting you prefer of course. With a wink to other designers and Tony Stark’s famous acronyms for his A.I.’s, I would call this model A.P.R.I.L. (Another Presumptuous Remix Inspired Lamp).

Finally, to quote Tony Stark: I love you 3000 (Lumen)

Print Settings

Printer Brand: Artillery

Printer: Artillery Sidewinder X1

Rafts: Yes

Supports: No

Resolution: 0.2

Infill: 50-100%

Filament: BASF Ultrafuse (silver), Ninetec (tranparent) PLA

Silver, transparent white 
 

Notes:

All parts are oriented correctly for 3D printing and fitted well using the above printing parameters. To increase strength, I highly recommend to use up to 100% of infill density.

How I Designed This

New element Arc reactor

The three different parts involved in this model were designed using the ‘Not for commercial use’ free version of Autodesk Fusion 360, and more detailed information can be found in the file description below. I modelled an Arc reactor housing, which could fit a GU-10 fixture and a cheap (€10,-), small (54(h) x 50(Ø) mm) CALEX SMART RGB LED spot (5W, 345 lumen). In addition, I modelled a transparent ring and top ring to make the RGB LED lighting more diffuse. Since I did not want to use snap-fit connections or threads (which can vary from printer to printer), some of the parts have to be glued together. Although quite straightforward, assembly of the model can be found in the assembly instructions below.

Stand for new element Arc reactor

The modelled stand for this model was inspired by commercial models found elsewhere. I made the stand as print-friendly as I could, which consists of six different parts. Some parts have to be glued together, and a metal M5 x 50 mm bolt and M5 nut were used for the rotating part (sliders with attached housing bracket).

Files description

New element Arc reactor

Arc_reactor_housing. A case for the CALEX SMART RGB LED spot and GU10 fitting, with a hole in the bottom for wiring. The GU10 fitting for the RGB spot can be glued to the bottom.

Arc_reactor_transparent_ring. A (transparent) ring, placed (and glued) against the top ring.

Arc_reactor_top_ring. A ring at the top of the model, which is glued to the transparent ring and placed on top (and glued) on the Arc reactor housing.

Stand for New element Arc reactor

Stand_base. A platform for the three base brackets and base pilar (which can be glued together).

Stand_base_brackets. Three brackets, which act as support together with base pillar to the rest of the model.

Stand_base_pillar. Central piece of the model, to which the base and three support base brackets can be glued. The sliders (rotating parts) are mounted on this part as well.

Stand_base_sliders. Rotating and sliding parts that are mounted on the base pillar with base slider knobs and a metal M5 x 50 mm bolt and nut. This part connects the base to the housing bracket as well.

Stand_housing_bracket. Part that holds the Arc reactor, when mounted on the stand. The wires from the RGB lighting run through a hole in the housing bracket to a power source. The housing bracket is glued to the sliders.

Assembly instructions

Assembly instruction: New element Arc reactor

1. Run the GU-10 fitting wires through the hole on the bottom of the Arc reactor housing.
2. Glue the GU-10 fitting to the bottom of the Arc reactor housing.
3. Place the CALEX SMART RGB spot in the GU-10 fitting (or other fitting LED lighting).
4. Attach the wires to a power source and check if the RGB LED lighting works.
5. Align the triangle of the transparent_ring to the triangle on the (silver PLA) top ring.
6. Glue the Arc_reactor_transparent_ring and Arc_reactor_top_ring together.
7. Glue the combination, acquired in step 6, on top of the Arc reactor housing.
8. Test LED lighting.

Some (RGB) LED reflectors or bulbs can be remotely controlled by an app. I used the CALEX SMART app, which controls the RGB LED spot enclosed in the model.

Assembly instruction: Stand for Arc reactor

1. Place the three Stand_base_brackets and Stand-base-Pillar into the Stand_base.
2. Glue the three Stand_base_brackets to the Stand_base_Pillar.
3. Glue the acquired combination of brackets and pillar (step 2) to the Stand_base.
4. Position the sliders with the protruding bracket on top.
5. Slide a metal M5 x 50 mm bolt through a Stand_base_slider_knob and glue together.
6. Slide a metal M5 nut through a Stand_base_slider_knob and glue together.
7. Run the Bolted slider knob through a slider and holes in the stand_base_pillar.
8. Run the bolt to another slider and attach it to the slider_knob with the M5 nut.
9. Tighten the knobs slighty so that the sliders do not move.
10. Glue the Stand_housing_bracket to the protruding parts of the sliders.
11. Run the wiring of the Arc reactor model through the Stand_housing_bracket.
12. Attach the wiring to a power source and test LED lighting.

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