Collection of my BLF LT1 mods

During the last few weeks I’ve done (or planned) several mods on my BLF LT1. Instead of creating a thread for each mod I’ll collect all of them here.

Programming adapter

To flash Anduril 2 (available from ToyKeeper’s server) I needed a pogo pin adapter. I used my usual technique: Crimp pins to IDE cable, glue it to a piece of plastic and heat shrink it with hot glue inside.

CAD model

To make physical mods easier I created a CAD model of the LT1 in FreeCAD. Most external and some internal features are included.

A STEP file is available at Thingiverse, the FreeCAD model will be included later after some cleanup: BLF LT1 scale model by SammysHP - Thingiverse

Base

I know, there’s a base from CGGZILLA, but I didn’t like the design and made my own. There’s a groove at the bottom to glue in some foam to make it more stable and less slippery.

Link to model at Thingiverse: BLF LT1 Base by SammysHP - Thingiverse

Shade

iggyggi made one, but it was rather small. I tried to make a bigger. The first version was created with a complex mount using springs and moving parts. This was all not necessary, small plastic clips are enough. Still work in progress, there’s already a new version on my PC.

edit: Version 1 + 2 now on Thingiverse: BLF LT1 Shade by SammysHP - Thingiverse

Nice mods !

I’m interested in your shade design. I like the simplicity of it. Do you plan on uploading the design to thingiverse when done?

Very nice HP! I like the shape, size, and best of all the snap in feature.

Just a tip- you might want to give the outer perimiter of the shade a thickened ‘bead’ similar to a small o-ring so that cracks dont propagate from there in the event of a fall. Doesn’t add much material or weight but increases the crack resistance considerably.

Thank you for your responses!

Yes, once it is “finished” I’ll upload it.

Good idea! I’ll keep it in mind when I work on it again.

Really cool stuff and really making me want to click “buy” on that Ender 3 in my cart.

The shade is now available on Thingiverse: BLF LT1 Shade by SammysHP - Thingiverse

Version 1 and 2, including FreeCAD file.

Very nice mods, especially that lamp shade and base. Thanks for posting. Now, to find someone who will print me a set!

VERY nice lamp shade! I like it, it make me think of ‘sci-fi’ movies. Thank you for sharing with all of us even though I do not have lt1 lantern.

Very cool mods! :smiley:

The shade looks really good. :+1:

With and without shade.

Model of the shade available here: BLF LT1 Shade by SammysHP - Thingiverse

The shade looks awesome! :smiley: