NCC-1701-D Enterprise Warp Core Reactor

The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D warp core

This is my own design of the TNG warp core that I've spent dozens of hours creating and trying to make as screen accurate as possible. I hope you enjoy and give credit where credit is due.

Note: This is a work in progress. I'm still building my own warp core as I type this. If I find any fitment issues or make changes, I will update the files as needed.

What to print

Print qty 1 of:
* chamber glass
* chamber glass front
* warp core chamber
* chamber LED support (you will have to split the model in half and glue together after printing)

Print qty 2 of:
* power conduit endcap
* power conduit inner
* power conduit outer
* mag coil support
* mag coil support detailed

Print qty 4 of:
* mag coil
* led support segment long
* mag coil support rear beam

print qty 20 of:
* led support segment small

Print two versions of the base (used for top and bottom)

Printing tips
* print the power conduit inner sections in vase mode 1 shell
* print the coils with 0% infill and 1 shell
* print the chamber upright with supports (see example slicer image attached)
* print the LED support pieces with a .2 mm layer height and/or single first layer
* print the mag support back beam on it's side with support (see example image)
* print the windows, coils and inner power conduit with a transparent filament for the LEDs to shine through

Additional items to finish
* 3x 36" long .062" music wire
* WS2812B LED strips (100 LEDs / meter) 10mm wide MAX
* LED control board
* 5v power source
* soldering equipment
* various wires and connectors, etc
* paint

Notes
* Music wire: cut to smaller lengths and glue around the coils (see example image) this gives the warp core a screen accurate appearance
* I purchased the music wire from a local hobby shop. K&S is the brand I believe Amazon sells it as well
* LED strips: LEDs must be 5mmx5mm (5050 chips) and 5mm apart from each other on the strip. The strip must be 10mm wide MAX.I use the BTF Ws2812B LEDs purchased from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTTY4FL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Assembly Notes / Tips
* Cut 20 strips of 5 LEDs per strip, and gently bend and stick the LEDs to each segment
* Each LED chip should be centered on the flat surface of the LED spacer
* Bending the LED strips at their "cut" area is usually OK
* Super glue the LED spacers together with the LED strips attached
* Remember to solder the LEDs in the proper order!
* The transparent coils are a tight fit into the coil supports and the supports should fit into each other and the chamber. A little filing or sanding will help if you have any fitment issues. Glue everything together when you're confident it's good and in working order, like LEDs, etc.