Hi everyone! This is a 3-part series where I’ll walk you through the inspiration and design process, the assembly and final result, and the challenges I faced bringing this lighthouse to life.  The idea: A Functional Lighthouse Powered by Magnetic Levitation (Inspiration & Design) I’ve always wanted to design a functional lighthouse, not just a static model, but one where the beacon actually moves and brings the whole scene to life. But the problem was always the same: how do I make the light rotate in a clean, elegant way inside a 3D printed model?  When I saw the Magnetic Levitation DIY Kit Challenge, everything immediately clicked. The idea of using levitation to create motion inside the lighthouse felt like the perfect solution. I was honestly super excited when I found out my project had been selected and it felt like the idea could finally become real.  A few days later, I received the kit and filaments. My first reaction: the magnetic levitation kit is much bigger than I expected 😄 I definitely didn’t expect that scale, and it pushed me to rethink parts of the design approach.  For the modeling, I used Fusion 360 for all structural and technical components to ensure precision and proper alignment. For the more organic parts, like the rocks around the base, I switched to Blender to create more natural shapes and variation.  From the beginning, I tried to combine functionality with storytelling and not just building a lighthouse, but creating a small scene that feels alive :)