Add a little whimsy and magic to your night bike riding! 3D Printed Unicorn Horn Bike Mount in Glow in the Dark Plaza, Illuminated with a cheap UV LED Flashlight. Files are hosted on pinshape if you want to print your own, https://pinshape.com/items/22713-3d-printed-glowing-unicorn-bike-light
Open Blender and model this shape
Easiest way I know, is draw three intersecting circles and delete the overlapping verts. Watch the video below for a more detailed instruction
Add screw and simple deform (taper) modifiers
Select the shape you made before, add the Screw modifier along the z-axis. Spin it a few times to spiral the shape.
Then add a simple deform modifier and choose "taper"
Clean up the top
Apply the modifiers. Then extrude the top loop and close it off. You can inset the top and extrude that to give a more rounded look.
Clean up the bottom
Extrude the bottom loop, then select "to sphere" to round the shape. This will need to be round to fit into the adapter mount.
Model (or download) the bike adapter
Sorry, I haven't gotten around to doing a step-by-step modeling of this part, but you can find the model here, https://pinshape.com/items/22713-3d-printed-glowing-unicorn-bike-light
Assembly Guide
Follow this guide after you print the four parts needed.
Recommended glue for this project
Use a two-part epoxy for extra strength. You could also use CA glue here, but I'd recommend epoxy
Final steps
Add foam or rubber to the handlebar mount, I used double sided mounting tape, but any rubber or foam will work. This will keep it from slipping around on the handlebar.
Then clip it to your handlebar. If it seems like it might snap, apply a little heat with a heat gun to loosen it up. Then add the #4-40 3/4" screw with nut to clamp it down tight.
BIG WORD OF CAUTION
Caution: This doesn't put out enough light to fully light up your way in complete darkness. Don't substitute this for an actual headlamp.
Show it off and go night riding!
Thanks for checking it out, make sure to upvote if you like this project, it lets me know what content to share!
If you'd like a more in-depth build, I posted a youtube video about it,