Product Features

1. Hyper-Detailed Topographical Lithophane: Meticulously processed to ensure that craters like Tycho and Copernicus stand out sharply with high contrast when backlighting is turned on.
2. Optimized Internal Diffusion Chamber: The hollow core is spherically balanced to scatter light uniformly, completely eliminating harsh bulb hotspots and keeping the glow beautifully soft.
3. Twist-Lock Low Profile Base: Features an independent, low-profile base plate that securely twists and locks into the bottom opening of the moon, hiding the internal hardware and routing the power cable cleanly out the back.
4. Engineered for Standard LED Elements: Perfectly dimensioned to house standard 5V USB LED component kits, rechargeable touch-sensor puck lights, or smart LED bulbs.

Printing & Assembly Recommendations

1. Filament Choice:
2. The Lunar Sphere: To ensure the lithophane works perfectly, Standard Matte White, Ivory, or Translucent White PLA is mandatory. Avoid using silk filaments or dark colors, as they block the light from passing through the variable shell layers.
3. The Base Pedestal: A simple Matte Black or Dark Charcoal PLA provides a beautiful, grounded contrast.
4. Slicer Configuration:
5. Infill: Set infill to 100% (Solid). Lithophanes require a completely solid structure so the layer variations can accurately create light and dark shades.
6. Layer Height: For maximum realism and smooth crater transitions, print at a fine layer height of 0.12mm or 0.16mm.
7. Walls/Perimeters: Set walls to a high number (e.g., 4 or 5 loops) to ensure the printer only uses solid paths without internal grid lines showing through the lithophane shell.
8. Electrical Safety Warning: Strictly use low-heat, energy-efficient LED modules. Never use traditional incandescent or high-wattage bulbs inside a fully enclosed solid PLA sphere, as the trapped heat will warp or deform your print over time.