DARKSTAR 3D — Globe Lithophane Designer

1. Panorama / Photo Upload

Photo Layout Single 360° Panorama

Optimal Photo Size: 4096 x 2048 px (2:1 Aspect Ratio). Center important details vertically to avoid pole pinch.

UV Stitch Map 4096×2048

Globe Diameter

120 mm

Invert Uncovered Shell (Light vs Dark)

Controls background areas not covered by your photo. Unchecked = Solid White PLA (blocks light). Checked = Thin Shell (lets light shine through).

2. Bottom Twist-Lock Base Collar

Collar Opening ID

42.0 mm

Collar Rim Height

8.0 mm

3. Shell Wall Calibration

★ White PLA Ready

Min Wall (Bright)

0.8 mm

Max Wall (Dark)

3.0 mm

Pro mode fitment notice: Changing dimensions or other Pro settings may make your print incompatible with Dark Star 3D lighting parts and hardware. Fitment is not guaranteed for prints made using Pro mode. Check compatibility before printing or selecting hardware.

Design your globe and download 3MF or STL files to print yourself. Finished globe prints and hardware are not sold here.

Triangles: 12,288 Globe: Ø120 mm

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Recommended: 0.16 mm layers, 4 walls, 100% infill. Select your printer, nozzle, filament and supports in your slicer. Embedded settings are slicer-dependent.

Glow 115%

Drag: Orbit 360° • Pinch / Scroll: Zoom • Click Bottom Collar to inspect the twist-lock socket mount

360° Watertight Spherical Shell • Twist-Lock E12 / LED Puck Collar

Pro mode fitment notice: Changing dimensions or other Pro settings may make your print incompatible with Dark Star 3D lighting parts and hardware. Fitment is not guaranteed for prints made using Pro mode. Check compatibility before printing or selecting hardware.

More download options ▾

Recommended: 0.16 mm layers, 4 walls, 100% infill. Select your printer, nozzle, filament and supports in your slicer. Embedded settings are slicer-dependent.