Acrylic Lamp

myminifactory

This project is a blast that combines electronics, 3D printing, and laser/CNC engraving for a fun and easy build. The base is designed to fit snugly with 3mm acrylic sheet, allowing for a +0.1mm clearance in the design. Three different lengths are attached: V2.0 for 15cm acrylic sheets, V2.1 for 18cm, and V2.2 for 9cm. Acrylic sheets are cut to size at 3mm thick. Next, laser engrave a pattern using one of three xdf files or create your own with the canvas feature in Fusion 360 by tracing an image. If you don't have access to a laser cutter or CNC, you can use a multi-tool (Dremmel) and manually engrave with a printout under the sheet. The base is designed for 9mm wide LED strips that slide in from the side, powered via USB or battery pack. Use an old computer mouse or keyboard's USB port to power the lamp, allowing it to be used from either a computer port or phone charger as shown in the images. Note: Depending on the voltage rating of your LEDs, you might need resistors. I used 100 Ohms SMD on the strip. Have fun printing and building!