USB Desk Lamp

prusaprinters

<p>This is another version of my lamp creations, as there are the already published „box shape“ lamp <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/20852-bedside-lamp-box-led-12v-25w">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/20852-bedside-lamp-box-led-12v-25w</a> and the „tube shape“ lamp <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/23965-bedside-lamp-tube-led-12v-25w">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/23965-bedside-lamp-tube-led-12v-25w</a>. Now this lamp is bigger (approx. H44xL15xW15cm) and has become a sort of disc head (Ø 140mm) and the backside a switch and a dimmer. Now - with the 5V USB LEDs - I can say that the dimming works very good.</p><p>In my opinion, the biggest difficulties in this project are the sawing of the tinplate base and the polycarbonate glass (I did both with a fretsaw - saw blade no. 5) as well as the soldering of the cut LED strips. The cutting plan you find here: last picture.</p><p>The cut polycarbonate glass must be pressed into the front ring from the front (!) at a slight angle. I fixed the glass at the outer edge with some small drops of all-purpose glue.</p><p>I have tried to capture some of the working steps and the assembly in photos. The assembly in many parts is identical with "Bedside Lamp (Box)" and „Bedside Lamp (Tube). A look at the photo gallery there might help additionally. If you got any questions, feel free to contact me.</p><p>You can find suggestions for colors of your lamp here:<br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/M-ljLmSnTrw"></oembed></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For this project you will need:</p><p>1x … Ø 135mm white polycarbonate glass, 3mm thick, 70% translucency.<br>1x … 180x120mm tinplate<br>1x … Ø M4x45mm from a threaded rod<br>1x … Ø M4x65mm from a threaded rod<br>1x … Ø M4x80mm from a threaded rod<br>2x … Ø M3x16mm + plus 2 matching washers (to connect head, neck and light base)<br>6x … wing nuts Ø 4mm<br>18x … washers Ø 15x4,5mm<br>6x … self-tapping screws Ø 2,2 x 9,5mm<br>(4x … self-adhesive rubber pads Ø 8x1,6mm)</p><p>2 Position Mini Toggle Switch<br>LED lighting strip (2m). IMPORTANT!: I do not advise the installation of another or higher wattage light source, because of too much heat development!</p><p>Light:<br>LED Beleuchtungsstreifen, USB TV Hintergrundbeleuchtung 6.56Ft/2m LED Band, Nicht Wasserdicht SMD 3528 5V warmweiß Bias Lighting, USB Bias Lighting für Heimkinos von Hapop Smart Life Store<br><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VWRJVCV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_cf9xEbCJ70QX7?tag=tv-auto-20">https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VWRJVCV/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_cf9xEbCJ70QX7</a></p><p>Dimmer:<br>ANGEEK PWM Motor Drehzahlsteller Modul Niederspannung DC 1,8V - 12V 2A<br><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RM6LYC3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Z.6tEbQC3FKCX?tag=tv-auto-20">https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RM6LYC3/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_Z.6tEbQC3FKCX</a></p><p>USB charging adapter:<br>AmazonBasics - USB-Ladeadapter mit 1 Anschluss (2,4 Ampere) - Weiß; 2 Stück<br>von Amazon.de<br><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0773BH9MB/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Ug9xEb678EG6H?tag=tv-auto-20">https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0773BH9MB/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_Ug9xEb678EG6H</a></p><p>Soldering Iron<br>Solder<br>Glue</p><p>The files must be printed in the following number of copies:</p><p>1x USB_Lamp_front.stl<br>1x USB_Lamp_neck.stl<br>1x USB_Lamp_dimmerknob.stl<br>1x USB_Lamp_back.stl<br>2x USB_Lamp_foot.stl<br>4x USB_Lamp_leg.stl<br>4x USB_Lamp_spacerwasher.stl</p><p>After completion of the assembly I recommend - to improve the slip resistance - to attach small self-adhesive rubber pads to the bottom of the lamp feet (4x rubber pads Ø 8x1,6mm).</p><h3>Print instructions</h3><p>Unassociated tags: Desk lamp, Desk lamp USB, USB Desk Lamp</p><h3>Category: 3D Printing Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Prusa</p><p><strong>Printer:</strong> I3 MK3S</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong> Doesn't Matter</p><p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2</p><p><strong>Infill:</strong> 20</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> PLA, Prusa Galaxy Black, ICE Romantic Red</p>