Built
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The Goal
Make a handheld lamp in the shape of a ghost — a little night light to read by. Cute, functional, hand-built.
Process
Everything documented — CAD iterations, PCB wiring decisions, what got reworked and why.
Read the Build Doc ↗The Design
References
Primary Reference
Got help from actual humans. That's the real reference.
Skillsets Formed
Top 3 Learnings
CAD is fun! Actually enjoyable once you get past the first 20 minutes of confusion.
Asking for help after 2 iterations is better than asking someone to teach you. Try first, then ask specifically — the question becomes so much better.
Learning when to ask for help is something to keep working on. It's a skill in itself.
Mental Note
Personal reminder
You can finish this in 3 hours! Small projects are things you should make in one sitting instead of fear-stalling.
Grateful For
Potential Improvements
More iterations for space efficiency — tighter layout, better use of the casing volume.