Edison Gear Lamp

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This steampunk lamp draws inspiration from the intricate involute gear function of FreeCAD 0.15 and a unique "edison retro industry incandescant light bulb" sourced from lightinthebox.com. The large gear requires patience, as it takes time to print, so carefully select slicer settings to achieve optimal results. Although the FreeCAD file is intended for inspiration, it has become increasingly slow, making opening the file a laborious process. Print Settings Printer: Custom Prusa i3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.5 mm nozzle, 0.2 mm layer height Infill: 12 % Notes: To print the large gear as oriented in the STL file, use supports for an overhang of 30 degrees. Some chamfers have been included to avoid filling nooks and crannies with support structures. Print without a brim, as the surface is large enough to stick on its own. Use two shells and three top/bottom layers. Printers can also print the large gear upside down to avoid using support structures. However, you may find that the edges of the teeth and fillets do not turn out well. In this case, tilt the gear to 180 - 17 degrees to get it flat on the bed. Post-Printing Paint the gears with acrylic paint containing brass particles. Assemble the electronics by mounting a light dimmer and an E27 socket and wiring them safely. Decorate the lamp by placing steampunk items on top of the surface, screwing in the light bulb, and you're done.