Mechanical Light Switch
by GavinBro
Printable files (12)
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stlSmall_Arm.STL
62 Ko · 48 291 downloads
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stlArm_to_Arrow.STL
66 Ko · 48 255 downloads
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stlBig_Arm.STL
61 Ko · 48 251 downloads
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stlPin_for_Arm.STL
6 Ko · 48 227 downloads
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stlSpacer.STL
19 Ko · 48 296 downloads
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stlArrow.STL
15 Ko · 48 231 downloads
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stlSwitch_Plate.STL
222 Ko · 48 243 downloads
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stlMain_Body_Switch_Hole.STL
62 Ko · 48 203 downloads
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stlArm.STL
100 Ko · 48 204 downloads
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stlSwitch_Slide_Channel.STL
195 Ko · 48 267 downloads
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stlButton.STL
552 Ko · 48 167 downloads
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stlHandle.STL
2.1 Mo · 48 199 downloads
Description
My family was gifted with a cool mechanical light switch awhile ago and when I left to college I missed playing with it. So I 3D printed one of those Frankenstein light switches and had that on my wall in my room for awhile. However, I thought it was about time to switch so I remodeled the one from my family's house. As you can see, I only had blue filament and some left over white at the time. I also added a handle to the final model. Also, my new apartment doesn't have lever light switches anymore so that's why this pic is just of the switch on my wall.
Almost everything can be attached using 1.75 mm filament. I used this method I learned awhile back where you cut a piece of filament, stick it in like a hinge, and melt both ends of the filament flattening it in the process and it turns into a permanent mount. It works great and I recommend it in any projects you all do. The two Switch Slide Channels I used krazy glue to secure. Lastly, this replaces the current light switch panel you have but utilizes the screws.
Print everything once except:
Spacer (qty. 2)
Switch Slide Channel (qty. 2)
Button (qty. 2) (optional: they cover the view of the screws but not necessary)
Let me know if something doesn't work and I will try to fix it.