# Lightbox

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightbox/35745>\
**Category:** Share your creations\
**Created:** [December 24, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightbox/35745 "2024-12-24T16:36:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightbox/35745/1 "2024-12-24T16:36:48Z")

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Prototype soon to be Xmas gift. The pattern needs some revision. A little too busy. I have many ideas for different patterns. I intend to sell them as printable models and laser cut patterns online. Consists of 4 identical sides that interlock. Printing the 3rd side now while I apply the pattern to the top panel.

 ![LightBox1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/6/5/65dff28ce2583d5c17721307edf95da943ece709.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightbox/35745/2 "2024-12-24T17:33:35Z")

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Great idea. I assume the Lightbox is printed in PLA? Ever consider using color change PLA? The warmth of the lightbulb will start the color change. Might be worth experimenting. Merry Christmas!

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lightbox/35745/3 "2024-12-24T18:05:29Z")

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I shy away from PLA as it gets a bit melty/ warpy at about 130f water. Washing it in hot water has disastrous results I have found. The color change would be great though. I’m thinking of designing a base version for RGB leds. I might prototype it using Tinycircuits. That way it can do all sorts of lighting tricks like a slow gentle color chaser etc. [TinyLily Platform | Shop | TinyCircuits.com](https://tinycircuits.com/collections/tinylily-platform)