by tipam, publishedSep 14, 2017                        

Seriously updated No Man's Sky ship with LED's at the front,, back and battery/switch compartments

Electronic Parts are readily available from eBay;

Battery clips;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Pairs-20Pcs-Spring-Battery-Contact-Plate-Replacement-For-AA-AAA-Batteries-/222514259745?hash=item33cee22721

Switch
8x8x13 DPDT latching
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Pcs-Square-8x8x13mm-6-Pin-DPDT-Mini-Push-Button-Self-locking-ON-OFF-Switch-/232209396353?hash=item3610c23281:g:XLQAAOSw9GhYfnUr

LED's
2 x 2.5mm (white) & 1 x 5mm (blue/white/red or whatever!)

Batteries
2 x AG13 (LR44) 1.5V

Print Settings

Printer Brand:          

Duplicator 4X

Printer:          

Wanhao

Resolution:          

0.2-0.3mm

Infill:          

20%

Overview and Background

Create a 3D printed spaceship with basic wiring, switch, batteries and LED's

This small project will inspire students to;

• Print a complex model with a high degree of success (supports etc.. provided)

• Allow them to wire and assemble a basic circuit

• Require relatively fine soldering skills

• Work out a step-by-step means of assembly

Lesson Plan and Activity

Lesson Plan

Requirements:

3D printer and software (Repetier, Simplify3D, Slic3r etc..)

Lesson 1

1. Introduction - Bringing virtual reaility into reality (Inspire with NMS video)

2. Navigate to this model in Thingiverse and download to computer. Final model should look like attached STL file.

3. Highlight supports and layout of model (why are supports required? etc..)

4. Ideally printed in PLA (explain filament differences etc..)

5. Layout models in 3D software, set printer settings etc..

6. Print model

Lesson 2 & 3

1. Hand out printed models

2. Careful removal of supports and parts (hood, landing gear and stand)

3. Tidying up of model - cleaning rough edges, making sure parts fit etc..

4. Paint if necessary using acrylic paints and fixers

5. Prep for next lesson - lighting it up!

Lesson 4 & 5

1. Overview of basic circuit diagram and components (example finished model)

2. Work out what needs assembly first, soldering and other considerations (e.g. extra length of wire etc..)

3. Soldering of LED's and switches, battery tabs etc..

4. Testing and appraisal

Materials Needed

Material requirements

• PLA filament (white 1.75mm)

• Acrylic paints and fixers

• 2x 2.5mm white LEDs

• 1x 5mm blue/white LED

• 1x 8x8x13mm DPDT push switch

• 2x LR44 1.5V batteries

• 2 colour wire reels (red/black)

• Soldering iron, solder

Skills Learned

• 3D printing

• Painting

• Soldering

• Basic electronics

• Assembly

• 3D printer setup

• Circuitry

Duration of Lesson

5 hours (excluding print times)