Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sometimes you have a novel idea but you don’t have the resources to manufacture it for real. Thanks to home 3D printing, you can at least make a version of your invention for yourself. In this video, I recreate a uni project from twenty years earlier, the Lumimate mechanic’s light.
The aim of the video is to showcase my design and problem solving process, and to inspire you to manufacture your own ideas. However, if you do want to make your own Lumimate, everything you need is on Printables: printables.com/model/501509-lumimate-mechanics-light
0:00 Introduction
Sumitomo Injection moulded bottle caps: youtube.com/watch?v=og4Uw5bJhO0
0:46 Introducing the Lumimate
2:30 Electronics and hardware
Magnets: https://www.jaycar.com.au/large-rare-earth-magnets-sold-as-a-pair/p/LM1652
SparkFun Charger: sparkfun.com/products/10401
120 ohm resistor: https://www.jaycar.com.au/160-ohm-0-5-watt-metal-film-resistors-pack-of-8/p/RR0553
Mini rocker switch: https://www.altronics.com.au/p/s3201-spdt-ultra-mini-rocker-switch/
White LED: https://www.jaycar.com.au/white-5mm-cree-led-45000mcd-round-clear/p/ZD0290
JST connectors: https://www.jaycar.com.au/jst-crimp-connectors-2-way/p/PT4452
4:41 Redesign in Onshape
6:59 Version 1 printing and test
9:19 Version 2 changes and printing
10:39 Final wiring and assembly
Crimping guide video: youtu.be/GZOh1NzqzzU
13:12 Finished product testing
14:06 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
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Sometimes you have a novel idea but you don’t have the resources to manufacture it for real. Thanks to home 3D printing, you can at least make a version of your invention for yourself. In this video, I recreate a uni project from twenty years earlier, the Lumimate mechanic’s light.
The aim of the video is to showcase my design and problem solving process, and to inspire you to manufacture your own ideas. However, if you do want to make your own Lumimate, everything you need is on Printables: printables.com/model/501509-lumimate-mechanics-light
0:00 Introduction
Sumitomo Injection moulded bottle caps: youtube.com/watch?v=og4Uw5bJhO0
0:46 Introducing the Lumimate
2:30 Electronics and hardware
Magnets: https://www.jaycar.com.au/large-rare-earth-magnets-sold-as-a-pair/p/LM1652
SparkFun Charger: sparkfun.com/products/10401
120 ohm resistor: https://www.jaycar.com.au/160-ohm-0-5-watt-metal-film-resistors-pack-of-8/p/RR0553
Mini rocker switch: https://www.altronics.com.au/p/s3201-spdt-ultra-mini-rocker-switch/
White LED: https://www.jaycar.com.au/white-5mm-cree-led-45000mcd-round-clear/p/ZD0290
JST connectors: https://www.jaycar.com.au/jst-crimp-connectors-2-way/p/PT4452
4:41 Redesign in Onshape
6:59 Version 1 printing and test
9:19 Version 2 changes and printing
10:39 Final wiring and assembly
Crimping guide video: youtu.be/GZOh1NzqzzU
13:12 Finished product testing
14:06 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
