Bat Display / LED Backlit Accent Piece

Bring a touch of eerie atmosphere to your desk, shelf, or mantel with this LED-backlit bat accent piece! Originally designed as a custom woodworking project, this model has been fully adapted for 3D printing with optimized tolerances, wire management, and lighting containment.

Whether you're looking for a striking seasonal Halloween centerpiece or a unique desk lamp, this design delivers a clean, modern aesthetic with minimal post-processing. It can also double as a physical router or scroll saw template if you work with real wood!

Be sure to explore the rest of my lighting collection here: Illuminated Silhouette Collection

Key Features:

• Snug Alignment & Cable Routing: Built-in slots and tabs ensure the bat fits into the base securely, complete with a rear pass-through channel for clean power cable routing.  

• Integrated LED Recess: Features a fully recessed rear side for LED strips, casting a dramatic glow through the webbed wings.  

• Optional Rear Diffuser / Light Shield: Includes an optional backplate that fastens with standard hardware using pre-modeled mounting holes to direct light forward and hide wiring.  

• Maker & Woodworker Friendly: Print directly for a sleek display, or use the model as a precise cutting template for woodworking!

Dimensions

• Base: 6” X 3” Oval (0.375” height)

• Bat Display: 10.0″ W × 6.25″ H × 0.375″ D

• Height: 6.25”

• Overall Assembled Height: 6.625″

Print Settings

• Material: PLA or PETG

• Layer Height: 0.12mm to 0.20mm (0.16mm recommended for clean curves)

• Infill: 20%+ (Gyroid or Grid for structural rigidity)

• Orientation: Rotate the bat diagonally on standard 220x220 print beds. Print with the front face flat against the build plate for a smooth finish.  

• Supports: None required if oriented flat!

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