CatLamp_CicaLampa

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My First desk lamp took shape like a cat. It's very easy to print and assemble, too. You can even let it sit or lie around; I've seen people do that. **BE CAREFUL WITH WIRING!** Don't get complacent, okay? Always shield those wires and use an LED bulb, please! To assemble this desk lamp, you'll need the following items: 1. A screw with a head diameter of 4mm, 50mm long (for the back) 2. Another screw with a head diameter of 4mm, 60mm long (for the front) 3. Two bolts or wing nuts (also M4 in size) 4. One GU10 lamp socket (check out this eBay link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/gu10-lamp-holder for reference) 5. A wire connector 6. A GU10 LED lamp 7. One wire with a built-in switch and plug 8. Three screw nails with heads 10mm in diameter (you'll use two of them to secure the socket and one more for the neck) 9. Super Glue To get everything glued together nicely, follow these steps: First, glue the back and the shoulder section together tightly. Next, you have to attach the GU10 socket using those screw nails and ensuring the wires pass through its small holes. Install the connector at the back of the socket plate. Glue both head halves securely in place. When tightening that neck, try inserting a washer beneath it for easy adjustment. Finally, place the desk lamp on a level surface; if you hold it vertically while putting in the bulb, you'll easily spot the sockets' corresponding holes. For maximum stability, adjust those legs to create some spread! **Printer Settings** To print my First desk lamp perfectly: * Printer: CraftBot Plus (a very reliable 3D printer) * Raft requirements are irrelevant for this particular design * Use supports carefully; in this case, yes is the correct answer. * Print resolution: A safe value of 0.2 will do fine. * Set the infill percentage to around 15-20; that should work just great! Some additional tips to help with the post-printing process: Follow the steps mentioned above to get everything glued together. GU10 socket secure the wire connection through small holes in its plates place, add a screw. Then carefully position GU10 LED lamp inside head for good visibility of screw nail entry hole or you may even consider drilling hole. You might notice these additional hints useful while putting your first 3d print into real usage. To provide an equal balance and stability when using the desk light stand legs you can make the legs slightly spread, allowing better use with stability to minimize accidental falls. To finalize your printed object always test carefully with good working results or possible damages by following every printing setting properly, as outlined earlier within my guide