Adjustable Power Cable Ceiling Mount

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A versatile lamp mount for suspending a light fixture from the ceiling.\nIf you prefer smaller holes in your ceiling and want to conceal the cable adjuster, this design is worth considering.\nCeiling hole diameter: 3cm\nCable diameter: 8mm\nCeiling thickness: 10mm (or thicker, depending on bolt length)\nAdditional components needed:\nTightning imbus screw: M5\nImbus bolt: M4 (length 40mm or more)\nPrint Settings\nPrinter model: MakerBot Replicator 2\nRaft setting: No rafts used\nSupport setting: Yes, supports enabled\nResolution setting: 0.3mm layer resolution\nInfill setting: 10% infill density\nPost-Printing Instructions\nSecure the two spacers together to prevent excessive rotation of the clamps.\nDesign Background\nFriends required a method for hanging lamps from ceilings while adjusting their height. They sought a low-profile design that concealed the cable adjuster. To ensure stability, I designed the mount to accommodate a significant weight capacity despite its compact size.\nThis solution allows users to insert the cable into the ceiling and secure it using an imbus tightener. The small plate prevents over-tightening of the screw and ensures better grip on the cable.\nThe design was created in Blender using mainly boolean operations and array modifiers.