Schlagwort: 3D printed lamps

  • Weekend Project: Satisfy Your World Cup Fever with This 3D Printed Lithophane Lamp

    Weekend Project: Satisfy Your World Cup Fever with This 3D Printed Lithophane Lamp

    Reading Time: 4 minutes

    The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and now you can 3D print your own lithophane lamp to light your favorite team’s path to victory! Check out this amazing 3D printed World Cup-themed lamp designed by the 3D printing company Voladd.  

    With the 2018 FIFA World Cup currently taking place in Russia, people from every corner the world are getting faces painted and flags waving in support of their home country or favorite qualifying team. Depending on what time zone you live in, some World Cup games might start a bit too early or late for you, but most of us will turn on a lamp and watch through the night nonetheless.

    Now you can light your path to victory with a World Cup-themed 3D printed lithophane lamp created by the 3D printing company Voladd. The model is based off of the event’s iconic trophy, which features a robed human holding the world up above their head. This model is a remix based on “World Cup” by Bekarion and “Spherical Lithophane – World Map 12cm remix” by Domi1988.

    With a bit of post-processing, you can make this lamp look like the real World Cup trophy. If you want to keep the spirit of this international tournament alive with a 3D printed lithophane lamp, keep reading to find out what you need and how to build it!


    World Cup Lithophane Lamp: What You Need & How to Build it

    There are four different STL files that you’ll need to print to build this lamp: three parts for the base and the globe-shaped light source. These 3D printable models are freely available to download from Thingiverse. Voladd suggest printing these parts with 15 percent infill and supports when necessary.


    Other than a 3D printer and the STL files, there are obviously a few other things you’ll need to make this lithophane lamp shine. Here’s what you need to build this project:


    Now that you’ve got all of your supplies ready, it’s time to kick off the build process. The first step is to 3D print all of the parts for the base and world map. Next, take the electrical installation and insert it from the upper part of the base until it reaches the bottom of the 3D printed base. Once that’s situated, you can glue the three base parts together.

    Once the glue is dried, cover the lamp cap with paper and apply filler to the model, sanding it down to provide a better surgace finish. After that, you’ll apply the bonding primer, followed by the gold metallic paint spray. In the example from Voladd, they also add a few green lines to make it resemble the original FIFA World Cup. For the globe, which is where the light source will emit from, the designers recommend only using a light coating of paint to ensure the light shines through properly.


    And that about does it for the assembly process. Pretty easy, huh? Well, definitely easier than watching your favorite team playing in a close World Cup match… If you want to learn more about this project, you can find more information on Thingiverse!


    License: The text of „Weekend Project: Satisfy Your World Cup Fever with This 3D Printed Lithophane Lamp“ by All3DP is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

    Subscribe to updates from All3DP

    You are subscribed to updates from All3DP

    Website: LINK

  • Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp

    Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp

    Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Engineer and maker Igor Albuquerque has created a 3D printed articulating LED lamp that you can mount on your desk and configure to fit your work or study environment. 

    Studying or working late tonight? Well, you’ll need good lighting at your desk to keep your eyes comfortable and healthy. Why not use your 3D printer to create a flexible LED lamp?

    Today’s project is an Articulating LED Lamp designed by Brazilian engineer and maker Igor Albuquerque. This 3D printed desk accessory is extremely versatile and doesn’t get in the way while you’re busy at work. The designer provides three different sized arms, allowing you to extend the reach of the lamp however you see fit.

    Albuquerque modeled his lamp after the 3D printable articulating phone mount designed by Kenneth Haynie. Thanks to the adaptable design, you’ll be able to configure the desk lamp to your needs.

    Previously featured on our list of 3D printable back to school supplies, this DIY lamp is the perfect addition to your desk. Want to build your own? Let’s shine a light on the 3D printed Articulating LED Lamp!


    3D Printed Articulating LED Lamp: What Do You Need?

    In order to create your own 3D printed Articulating LED Lamp, here’s what you’ll need:

    You can download the STL files for the model from Thingiverse.

    Although this project isn’t too difficult to 3D print and assemble, Albuquerque does caution us to be careful when working with electricity.

    “Make sure there is no short circuit and just try to connect to the electrical power plug after making sure that all components are properly connected and double insulated. If you don’t have enough experience working with electricity, ask for others help,” he states on his Instructables post.

    You should also be careful not to touch any exposed wires or the metal part of the LED lamp once it’s turned on. If the wiring is exposed, keep it out of reach from children and pets.


    3D Printed Articulating LED Lamp: Putting it all Together

    The lamp is comprised of eight individual parts, all of which need to be 3D printed once, aside from the nut.stl (you’ll need to print this part four times). Albuquerque suggests using 0.2mm resolution and 20 percent infill. Additionally, only the lamp holder.stl requires support structures.

    Once you’ve 3D printed the various parts that make up the Articulating LED Lamp, it’s time to put everything together. First, you’ll start with the wall mount, threading the bolt through the wall mount and the wall joint parts. Next, attach the female arm to the wall joint using a knob, followed by connecting the male arm to the female arm. Then, attach the lamp holder to the other end of the male arm and pass the LED spotlight through the lamp holder.

    Here’s a great picture showcasing the full assembly process:


    Finally, mount the Articulating LED Lamp to your desk area and plug it in. You should have a working light to guide you through your studies or work.

    If you want to view the full assembly instructions, check out Albuquerque’s Instructables post. Happy making!

    License: The text of „Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp“ by All3DP is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

    Subscribe to updates from All3DP

    You are subscribed to updates from All3DP

    Website: LINK

  • Weekend Project: 3D Print Your Own Customizable Soda Can Lamp

    Weekend Project: 3D Print Your Own Customizable Soda Can Lamp

    Reading Time: 3 minutes

    An engineer named Arnd (also known as AHNT) recently shared a fun 3D printing project, showing us how to create an customizable soda can lamp that can you light up with LEDs or a candle. 

    Here at All3DP, we go through a lot of 3D printing filament and thirst-quenching carbonated drinks, so we always try to encourage our readers to recycle as often as possible. But that doesn’t always have to equate to throwing your filament strands and soda cans into the recycling bin. It turns out you can also reuse your discarded aluminum trash to make a 3D printed soda can lamp.

    A young engineer named Arnd–who also goes by the name AHNT— recently shared his unique Individualized Soda Can Lamp project on MyMiniFactory. He designed a 3D printable sleeve that fits snugly around most 250mL soda cans. You can poke tiny pixel-like holes into the can through the sleeve, enabling you to add a customized design to your lamp.


    AHNT created two different types of bases to illuminate the lamp. There’s one designed to hold a votive candle, while the other is made for use with a LED strip circuit and 12 VDC barrel jack. Let’s take a look at this innovative 3D printing project and figure out how to make our own Soda Can Lamp.

    3D Printed Soda Can Lamp: What Do You Need?

    Aside from your 3D printer and 3D printing filament, here’s what else you need to complete this project:


    3D Printed Soda Can Lamp: Putting it Together

    There are five essential steps to creating a customized soda can lamp, and AHNT takes us through each part in his YouTube video detailing the project. The first thing you’ll do is open the can by getting ride of the top lid. You can either use sandpaper or a filer to grind away at the top of the can until the metal sheets divide, creating a gap in the can. This will make it easy to remove the cap.

    Next, you’ll stuff the can with some paper towels to stabilize it, which will prevent it from buckling when you begin piercing it with the needle. The 3D printed sleeve acts as a template for the design you will put into the can through the perforation process. The designer uses a size 18 medical needle, which you can find at your local pharmacy. After you put the can inside of the 3D printed sleeve, you’ll use the needle to poke holes through the tiny gaps in the sleeve.

    To create your own design, you can use Powerpoint or Adobe Illustrator (or a number of other programs). First, create a rectangle and place the design inside of the rectangle, which you will then print out. Cut out the design and glue it to the can, and push the 3D printed sleeve over it. The design will act as a stencil for you to poke out your custom design.

    To obtain a clean surface on the can, AHNT suggests spray painting the can to get rid of the branding design and any colors. Finally, you can use the 3D printed base for either the LED stripe or candle, which the engineer goes into more detail about in the YouTube video.

    If you want to create your own Soda Can Lamp, check out the comprehensive instructions in the video below!

    License: The text of „Weekend Project: 3D Print Your Own Customizable Soda Can Lamp“ by All3DP is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

    Subscribe to updates from All3DP

    You are subscribed to updates from All3DP

    Website: LINK