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The design for this LED table lamp is an ideal challenge for any 3D printer. Due to the thin vertical fins, I added a small rectangular crossbeam to strengthen them. Consequently, each fin's cross-section now resembles a cross. To achieve this, the printer must execute 12 precise right-angle turns in every loop of each fin without compromising its position while extruding the filament. This task becomes increasingly complex as the printer nears the top part of each fin just before they connect. I also utilized three colors to create this print. Unfortunately, I underestimated the amount of filament available on the spool for the bottom orange color. When I realized it was running low, I switched to a full reel of a slightly darker orange shade. Upon reviewing the result, I decided to opt for a top yellow finish. In my opinion, the final effect is quite pleasing. Here's a brief video showcasing the lamp with a battery-powered LED on a small turntable: https://youtu.be/Dq9PzppQWj8 This lamp is specifically designed to accommodate any of several LED lights known as "puck" lights. These lights can be powered by either batteries or wall power. For information on wall-powered lights that work well, visit this blog page: http://birkbinnard.com/blog/wall-powered-led-lights/ Due to the necessity of creating 12 right-angle corners for each loop of each fin, this part required a total print time of 40 and three-quarters hours using an 80 mm/sec print speed and a 0.200 mm layer height.