November 27, 2016
Description
Here is a very cheap, very shapeable solution for accent and miniature lighting. This LED flashlight (around $4) has a focusable beam. The mounts are based on Mole Richardson classic movie light design with a modern twist.
The barn doors print in one piece. Carefully wiggle to loosen each joint. The doors nest into a tight little package in this order: right, left, bottom, top, as shown in the animated gif:
http://digidavedvd.com/Public/Misc/Barn%20Doors.gif
They can snug fit onto the light directly or you can use the backer if you want to use gels to color or soften the beam. A swatch pack of gel filters (you can find these at Expendables outlets, usually for free) is the perfect size to insert color and/or diffusion. Attach the backer with 3mm filament rivets. There is a lever at the top of the doors designed to retain gels.
The spotlight tilt has a printed-in tensionable hinge designed to work with the included knob or any 1/4-20 knob or bolt.
There is also a snoot and cookie that pressure fits onto the doors for creating interesting light breakup. I will design more patterns - follow me to stay updated.
I found these lights here, but they are fairly easy to find elsewhere:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CB2ZTYQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Designed to work with this lightstand:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1907813
Use a 1/2" long 1/4-20 set screw or threaded rod.
This is part 4 of my thing-a-day campaign. Follow me for updates and fun new stuff. So far this week I've shared these other designs:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1913561
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1918270
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution