This is an upgrade for the Makita 18V LTX Lantern, 20 LED bulb variant. This may work on the other variants, but I don't have them to test. If you aren't certain which variant you have, the correct version is green & has a USB port.
I use this light at night when working with my telescope and/or walking the dog. It's way too bright in it's default configuration, but otherwise perfect.
Known Issues: You'll have to finesse the prints if you want to keep the reflector dish for the top light. I found removing it dims the light perfectly, so I kept it off.
The two halves don't fit together perfectly, mostly due to layer squishing. If I had to do it over again, I might use a raft. This will reduce the light's water resistance.
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Print Settings//Notes:
- I printed the glow part using Inland PLA+ Luminous Green and the red part using PolyLite translucent red PETG.
- Print the model horizontally, so the top handle isn't reliant on layer adhesion strength.
- I used supports, but I don't know if they are necessary.
- .28 layer height
- gyroid infil (raise/lower fill density based on dimming preferences)
- 2 shells (vert/horiz)