Arc Lamp for LED Stripes, Customizable

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An Arc Lamp (Arch Lamp, Bridge Lamp) for LED Strips is a highly customizable and durable design that makes it easy to create unique lighting solutions. It can be paired with a printable diffuser for improved light distribution. **PLEASE post a make if you printed this lamp**, helping to promote its features. Click the "Post a make" button on the top right corner of this page. The Arc Lamp is designed to be printed in 10 parts, including eight arc segments and two feet. Printing time can take around 90 hours with a 0.4mm layer thickness, requiring approximately 1kg of filament. For stability, the feet are printed with a 3mm wall thickness, although this may be overkill. **This is an elaborate and long print**, so think carefully about your design before starting to print. Measure your project thoroughly and have a clear plan in place. In addition to the printed parts, you will need three 10mm Allen wrench screws, three 12mm Allen wrench screws (and fitting nuts), Spax screws for securing the lamp to a table, and optional diffuser foil with a thickness of up to 0.4mm. The Allen wrench makes assembly much easier due to the confined space. The printable diffuser can be created in two layers of 0.15mm (totaling 0.3mm) using transparent or white filament, with white providing better diffusion. Alternatively, you can print a single layer and use it as a template to cut your own diffuser foils. A clip for full-size Arduino boards, including the Uno and Mega, is included if you need one to control your LED's. If you choose to modify this lamp in OpenSCAD, be sure to check the console output for additional configuration options. You will also need to install the Chamfered primitives library for OpenSCAD, as it is required to render the design accurately. The straight segments of the Arc Lamp are intended to extend its length, but be aware that excessive extension can compromise stability or lead to sagging. Consider adjusting the radius parameter in the OpenSCAD files instead, and remember to update the feet accordingly. **Prepared STL files have the following properties:** 2 LED Strip version: * Inner diameter Arch Lamp: 1 meter (1000mm) * Segment width: 70mm and depth: 22.5mm * LED strip length: 1626mm * LED Strip max width: 2x 12mm * Diffuser width: 46mm and length: 198.9mm 1 LED Strip version: * Inner diameter Arch Lamp: 1 meter (1000mm) * Segment width: 60mm and depth: 24mm * LED strip length: 1630mm * LED Strip max width: 1x 12mm * Diffuser width: 33mm and length: 199.5mm