Frankinsteine Switch

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An OpenSCAD version of the classic Frankenstein Switch. Designed for a UK style rocker switch.
This is a cover for a switch to give it the appearance of an old "blade switch" often seen with sparks flying from it in old horror movies.
Most of these switches found on the internet are for American switches which are big toggle switches, not for the slimmer and smaller rocker style UK switches.
Fitting requires the removal of the two standard screws which hold the wall plate (i.e. the switch) in place. It DOES NOT involve removing the switch cover or messing with any of the electrics, but if you are not comfortable removing the mounting switches get someone who is to do the job for you.
In addition to the printed parts you will require: -
1 off 120mmx10mm (8-10mm will do) metal or wooden rod or tube. This version is for B&Q Varnished Cold-pressed steel Round tube (H)1mm (W)10mm (L)1m (https://www.diy.com/departments/varnished-cold-pressed-steel-round-tube-h-1mm-w-10mm-l-1m/254247_BQ.prd)
4 off M4 cheese head Allen screws & Nuts. (B&Q M4 Cylindrical set screw & nut (L) 16mm, Pack of 20)
Epoxy glue. (super glue sets too quickly for detail adjustments to be made)
Screwdriver and Allen key.