Design
Lightbox v1.1 was constructed similarly to our first lightbox, with some minor differences.
![lightbox side by side lightbox side by side](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0688.jpg)
Left: new lightbox, Right: original lightbox
The new lightbox is also constructed from foamboard, posterboard, and a semi-translucent material. The foam board was joined together with hot-melt adhesive (also known as hot glue) rather than duct tape. To reduce waste, the windows panel frames were made from 2 inch strips of foam board, rather than cutting squares out of whole sheets. The construction method is detailed below.
Construction
![lightbox miter uncut lightbox miter uncut](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0689.jpg)
A knife was used to divide sheets of foam board into 2 inch strips, 20 inches long. A 45 degree cut was made on both ends of each strip. In this example, shorter pieces are used to demonstrate the process.
![lightbox miter cut lightbox miter cut](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0690.jpg)
After the ends of each strip are cut, hot glue was used to join the foam edges of the strips to form the corners of the frame.
![lightbox miter glued lightbox miter glued](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0691.jpg)
A square was used to ensure that each strip was joined at right angles to make sure the frames of the box fit together properly.
Details
![lightbox corner outside lightbox corner outside](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0692.jpg)
To join the 5 frame pieces together, hot glue was used to join the edges together. Excess glue was spread along the edges to increase strength.
![lightbox inside cloth lightbox inside cloth](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0703.jpg)
In the first lightbox, the fibers in the cloth are visible and the material does not disperse the light as evenly, resulting in a more focused spot of light.
![lightbox corner inside lightbox corner inside](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0693.jpg)
The translucent material used is 0.003 inch thick matte drafting film. For the window frame panels, the film is glued onto the inside of the frame.
![lightbox inside film lightbox inside film](https://buildit.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0702.jpg)
The drafting film allows the light to diffuse more evenly, resulting in better picture quality.
He has been a Master Builder in buildIT from 2014-present.
Joey built his personal 3D printer in 2014.
- Lightbox V1.1 - June 22, 2016
- Layer Height - June 2, 2016
- Plastic Google Cardboard - March 24, 2016