Magnifying clamp-on lamp upgrade

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I had an old clamp-on lamp just like the one shown in the picture, so I decided to give it a new life as a magnifying lamp. The lamp has been designed for a 100mm magnifying glass, a small C&K toggle switch, a 12V LED strip, and a 12V adapter as its power supply. Printing: I printed the lamp body with 0.4mm layers and a 0.6mm nozzle, laying it flat on the bed with the top side down. The connector needed support, so I used 0.2mm layers to print it. The locking ring was printed with the broad site facing up, again using 0.2mm layers. Finally, I printed the switch protection with the flat side facing up, also using 0.2mm layers. Assembly: See the picture for a visual guide. To mount the magnifying glass, you'll need to use the locking ring and fit it onto the three tabs. Then, melt the tabs on the locking ring to secure it in place. Be sure that the flat part of the outside diameter is facing towards the switch. To assemble the LEDs, glue a strip to the vertical "wall" inside the lamp body and add smaller strips of 3 LEDs each to the slope. Make sure to check the polarity of the LED strip carefully - the plus and minus signs are crucial! Finally, use an M3 screw and nut to lock the connector in place, allowing you to adjust the lamp as needed. Pictures of the assembly process will follow soon.