IKEA TERTIAL adopter for Beam projector

thingiverse

Beam by Beam Labs. (http://beamlabsinc.com) is an Android-based smart projector that fits into any light socket. To use my Beam with a $9 IKEA TERTIAN work lamp, I encountered a problem - the neck of Beam is only 1cm short for the default socket inside the metal cover. Therefore, I created this adapter to fill the gap. To disassemble TERTIAN, refer to the YouTube video by techydiy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXi0zrBWR6c). The spring balancing mechanism in TERTIAN holds it securely in place. Print Settings: Printer: M3D Micro Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: Medium Infill: High Notes: The model is oriented so that the direction of the layer is parallel to that of two hooks which engage with the original base. This printing orientation makes it more durable, and laying the model flat may cause the hooks to break easily when you try to engage. The resolution and infill settings are those for proprietary software by M3D, but you can use other 3D printers with similar settings. I used PLA, but ABS works as well, presumably. Post-Printing: Simply smooth out any rough edges if they exist, then attach this adapter to the original socket and base. How I Designed This: The Beam projector is excellent when hanging from the ceiling or placing it on a desk, but I wanted to provide more freedom for projecting images in any direction and easier adjustment capabilities.