Light up ghost

duration: 10 - 20 minutes

age: from 7 years

Add light up eyes to this 3D printed ghost.

Light up ghost

tools

  • 3D-printer
  • soldering iron
  • wire cutters
  • wire strippers
  • glue gun

materials

  • coin cell holder with button
  • battery for the coin cell holder
  • LED
  • double sided tape

downloads

step 1 - Print the ghost

  • 3D-Print the ghost.stl file.

step 2 - Cut down the wires and LED-legs

  • Cut and strip the LED leads to a length of 2,5cm / 1 inch.
  • Cut down the legs of the LED. Make sure to keep the longer leg slightly longer.

step 3 - Solder the LED

  • Solder the black wire to the shorter leg of the LED.
  • Solder the red wire to the longer leg of the LED.
  • Add the battery and test the LED.

step 4 - Glue the LED in place

  • Use the glue gun to solder the led onto the battery holder.

step 5 - Attach the LED inside the ghost

  • Add a small tab of double sided tape to the battery holder.
  • Stick the battery holder inside of the ghost. Make sure the LED is pointing up.

step 6 - Done!

  • You're all done. Enjoy your glowing ghost!