You can build AWESOME things with this 3D Printed System!

Hi everyone! I didn't expect this video to go so well, and it did! So awesome! It turned out that I forgot to add the actual tensioner tool in the download on my website, and I just updated the file properprinting.pro/product/desk-lamp/. Bear in mind that this design still needs to be optimized, probably with some metal parts. Most important thing when designing things like this, and that's often the challenge, is to find widely available, standard and affordable parts. If that's not possible a 3D printed solution is required. I think I do have some interesting ideas for it which I'll show when I'm going to turn it into a 3D printer! Thanks everyone for watching and your awesome comments!

Tuning the rope to match the tension was genius. I've never seen it done the other way around before this is mind opening!

Awesome work! For the counter-weight spring, consider borrowing from nature: the human elbow has a protrusion called the olecranon, which acts as a lever for the muscles that extend the forearm. A similar lever design would force your spring to expand more as the joint collapses, rather than pulling into the middle of the joint.

WOW!! I have to agree, that lamp is probably the most beautiful design you've made to date. I hope that your Patreons will have access, cause I'm definitely going to be making one. Those trusses would look pretty awesome as a Delta style printer, frame, end -effector arms (scaled down), top, and base.

Filling up the print midway with sand.. that way sealing it is genius. Also nice design using easy parts like a built in dimmer etc.

I love how you’re working on this big project, and taking time to demonstrate what you’ve learned by making smaller projects along the way. It’s really cool.

Pitch (frequency) is a function of both length and tension. At double the length, a string at the same tension will have half the frequency.

One of the most functional, yet aesthetically pleasing 3D printing projects I have ever seen. Bravo.

First timer viewer here: I have to say your production quality is what piqued my interest, and I stayed for the cool concept, great presentation and excellent editing. I'll be sticking around!

Few thoughts: Don't use PLA for this system, it'll be constantly under tension and PLA is semicrystalline polymer so it'll creep over time causing tension to go down and possibly breaking in the process. For tension use phone with spectroid app, thanks to this you can see resonant frequency of the string and knowing linear density of the string (mass per unit length, eg g/cm), its length and resonant frequency you can calculate tension using appropriate equation

This is possibly the coolest 3D printed thing I have seen in some time. It seems to be a blend of modern industrialism and steampunk merged into a wonderful artistic sculpture. Two really amazing looks when combined. Great work. I would love to have this displayed on my desk, and I may try to make one for myself.

Man. That’s a work of art. Awesome job. P.S I love the matching microphone holder

This dude is in the year 3000. This is like engineering and art.

Pretty cool. I always like it when makers tell their end cost of materials just to gauge what kind of project it is in the spectrum of practical vs purely art.

I was thrilled to see your video in my subs list again - I always enjoy your videos and the thoughtfulness of your engineering.

As a person who owns a lamp making 3d printing business, I have to say...this design rocks! I will definitely take inspiration from some design aspects shown here. As always your videos are a joy to watch, wish you posted more often...so I don't have to keep re watching your old videos :D

This is brilliant and beautiful, Jon! I really love watching you create amazing things!

You got my follow with this vid... What a clever system! You can do so much with something like this it's a game-changer!

Wow, keep going. Your content is absolutely some of the best on youtube. I'm looking forward to your next post. Awesome video!!

Lamp looks awesome!! I agree, the color of the wood filament contrasts the brass really nicely. If you are using it as a desk/task lamp, and not as a room light, I'd suggest adding a small lampshade. This will make it alot brighter and focused on what you are working on!