Lamp1

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This is my first practical design for a portable desk lamp. The lamp features two distinct parts: the foundation and the canopy. The foundation houses the light source, which is a standard 68mm/2.75" diameter LED "puck" light powered by three AAA batteries. I purchased three of these lights at Lowe's for $9.98, including batteries. The images show the lamp base with the puck, the lamp lit in complete darkness resting on a gray bedspread, and the lamp on my desk both lit and unlit. You can access a link to the puck light here: http://www.lowes.com/pd_406110-43768-NS511-R6-306_1z0y4gqZ1z10d2u__?productId=4177463&pl=1 Originally, I designed the foundation to accommodate wall-powered lighting (I came across a highly innovative color-changing LED lamp with a clever remote control). This allowed for space through which the power cord could pass. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a socket that fit the foundation, so I opted for the LED puck light instead. With this design, you don't actually need the foundation – the canopy can sit directly on a tabletop with the light inside it if you prefer. I do plan to redesign the foundation to give it a more organic shape that better suits the overall canopy design. The foundation prints in approximately 3 hours, while the canopy requires around 7 hours to print. A 0.200 mm layer height was used for both parts. Note that the canopy presents only a small surface area in contact with the print bed, so it's essential to use a brim when printing. For my print, I employed a brim consisting of six loops, each measuring 0.400 mm. My next design will feature this same canopy but with twisted ribs on the outside.