Easy Lithophane Photograph Lamp / Lightbox

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<p>This is a lamp cover, made entirely from 3d printed parts, that can hold four lithophane panes. The images can be easily swapped in and out of the lamp in a few seconds. The lamp cover has threads that can screw into the base of the lamp.&nbsp;</p><p>I made two options for the top cover. One has an opening to insert a lens that let's light through the top. The other is solid to let the light only escape through the lithophanes.&nbsp;</p><p>Here is the lamp I used. The price fluctuates between $19-$25 from what I have seen. The lightbulb it comes with gives off more heat than I would like, so I am investigating alternate types.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/LINNMON-Control-Dimmable-Alabaster-Included/dp/B09VP26HGV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PR270FRLC6C7&amp;keywords=linnmon+touch+control+table+lamp&amp;qid=1658460136&amp;sprefix=linnmo%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-2">https://www.amazon.com/LINNMON-Control-Dimmable-Alabaster-Included/dp/B09VP26HGV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PR270FRLC6C7&amp;keywords=linnmon+touch+control+table+lamp&amp;qid=1658460136&amp;sprefix=linnmo%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-2</a></p><p>I used this generator to make the lithophanes. They need to be 85mm by 85mm by 7.5mm in order to fit.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://lithophanemaker.com/Framed%20Lithophane.html">https://lithophanemaker.com/Framed%20Lithophane.html</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Print Instructions:</strong></p><p>The 3d printed parts are all easy to make. Here are some suggestions:</p><ul><li>Make sure that the bridging angle for the lamp_base part is adjusted to bridge across the gaps diagonally.&nbsp;</li><li>Print the lithophanes at 0.1mm layer heights with a 0.4mm nozzle for decent results. The other parts turned out great with a 0.6mm nozzle.&nbsp;</li><li>Print the lens out before the lamp top cover. I printed the top lens using clear filament to let a large amount of light get through. Set a layer swap to pause the lamp top print so the lense can be inserted inside.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Assembly:</strong></p><p>I used some puzzle-box-like design tricks to make all of the parts fit together securely without the help of any glue or &nbsp;metal fasteners.&nbsp;</p><p>The assembly process is very simple. Make sure to remove any protruding edges on the bottom of the lithophanes that would prevent fit-up with the base. Check out this quick video I made showing how everything fits together:</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgW8TB9asqs&amp;ab_channel=3dprintedman"></oembed></figure>