Yard Light

thingiverse

This is an outdoor yard light that was designed to be robust enough to withstand exposure to the elements, which will also depend on the material you choose to print it with and your print settings - see my recommendations below. I couldn't find a suitable light in Thingiverse, so I've designed this one myself. Here are its features: - Low footprint: You can install it e.g. below a gutter, thus protecting it from the elements. Its total length is 180mm. - Fits a regular light bulb, should not be used with filament bulbs (it won't sustain heat). I use 1600 lumen lighting and it's very bright. You can use regular bulb sockets (see below the one I bought). - Two-axis movement so you can make it point towards where you want; - Modular design and you can change any of the five pieces; remixes are welcome but don't forget to mention where you're remixing it from; - Very few supports to print it (only needed on the arm and a small overhang in the base); - Hole cutouts on the wall plate were carefully aligned to be fixed on a regular octagonal electric box (as obtained from McMaster-carr). If you like this design and intend to use it, please buy me a coffee. That will cover for all the coffee beans and filament that was involved in designing and testing several times this one. I printed it in PETG, 4 walls and 4 layers at the top and the bottom with 20% infill. I have installed four of them in my yard, all exposed to direct sunlight for at least 3 hours a day (printed in black!). After two weeks of extremely hot weather, they didn't show any signs of warping. I printed one in PLA and it slightly warped around the top of the shade (the most exposed to sun). Bill of materials: - Bulb sockets: - Bulbs - 2500 lumens soft white: I am using 1600 lumens for my yard, and they are more than enough. - Nuts and bolts: I used the ones I had on hand. Base nut must at least 95mm long. Happy printing and happy remixing!