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

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In this video I show how I build awesome things, like a nice looking desk lamp out of the 3D printed system that I've shown in an earlier video. This is not just any desk lamp, it has some interesting design concepts that makes this thing very interesting!
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[@properprinting]

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!

[@properprinting]

ps. I'm hijacking this pinned comment now. I forgot to mention that the length of the fiber also is a factor for its frequency. The length I used in the rig is similar to the length in the profile, so therefore the direct comparison. I found an interesting article that is quite easy to understand explaining this ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/webproj/212_spring_2014/Claressa_Ullmayer/Mersenne%27s%20Laws.html So yes, if the profile becomes shorter we have to tune it at a higher pitch to get the same tension.

[@andreasponchiado8839]

Fantastic project, with the print files are the list of items you use present? ( and maybe links so i can buy it directly? )

[@properprinting]

@@andreasponchiado8839 Thanks! You can find that in the "Parts needed" tab on the page of that product!

[@kingmasterlord]

i want you to understand that this is getting scaled up to mech suit

[@greggv8]

Needs a steel cable for the heavier load of the microphone. Or perhaps an end joint part that the beam section fits deeper into. CA glue all the pieces after tensioning.

[@egeoeris]

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

[@szymonjastrzebski2909]

Fairly common, you can measure linear density of a string and calculate tension basing on frequency and length of the string, it's in many design manuals too

[@ShaleAudio]

Motorcycle drive belt manufacturer has an app for tensioning belt using that concept, pretty neat

[@senorjp21]

Resonant frequency is a function of tension, length, and mass of string. This is probably a pretty accurate technique if the lengths of the string are the same and the string is the same.

[@Larkinatorr]

This is how voron does their belt tension

[@kazikoFPV]

The mechanical engineer in me is wondering how the resonance frequency changes between the test rig and the 3d printed part would affect the results.

[@PatrickGunderson]

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.

[@properprinting]

That's true! A guitar is a nice example and therefore I made sure that the length of my rig was the same as the one I used in the design. In hindsight I should've mentioned that.

[@PatrickGunderson]

@@properprinting I mention it because I assume in the future you’ll have variable length spans. You should theoretically be able to use the measurement you already made to calculate the expected frequency at different tensions and lengths.

[@cameltoast]

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

[@StephenHoldaway]

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!

[@DemonWasp]

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.

[@dr.jonatasbernardes6664]

True!

[@properprinting]

Good thing to look at nature more often, thanks for this info!

[@lillalysmasken3]

Geez thanks, now I just had to watch a video on how the elbow work. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ2WXmh_n5h9kJo) But i really don’t get how the olecranon helps as a lever arm? It seems that its just a ”claw” around the humerus joint, the biceps attaches below it (just like the springs in his desk lamp), and the triceps attaches at the back of the claw. Or am i thinking backwards? Should his springs be concidered the triceps?

[@DemonWasp]

@@lillalysmasken3 The springs are like triceps: they have to apply force around the outside of the joint (more than 180 degrees). The olecranon improves this (I think?) by 2 means: first, extending the path taken by the tricep, so there is a bigger difference between the length when flexed and the length when relaxed; second, providing a lever arm that is closer to perpendicular to the muscle's force, allowing it to generate more torque around the joint. I may not be explaining super well. But if you look at the counter spring in this video, you can see that it doesn't stretch very much as the arm flexes, and as the arm flexes more and more you'll see that the spring is pulling "back" against the arm, not *around* the joint.

[@dustinandrews89019]

Why not replace the spring with more Kevlar? You can put some knobs near the joints so you can hand change the length of the Kevlar to get different angles.

[@leshgabes]

вот вам идея - вместо шарнира используйте планетарный механизм, и на ведущую шестерню можно прицепить подпружиненный дисковый тормоз , и его небольшое усилие будет усиливать редуктор, думаю получится что-то интересное. Автору добра!

[@mikeydk]

Wants to build 3d printer, builds lamp instead... I approve!

[@HuskyRides]

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.

[@astrumrocket6556]

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

[@jakobwowy3876]

what type of lamps? Do you have a website?

[@properprinting]

Thanks! Now I'm fulltime, the plan is to post more often! Some upcoming projects are also bigger though ;)

[@astrumrocket6556]

@@properprinting Great! I'm currently in the middle of my own big project, making a giant 3D printer of my own, I just hope my infinity cube style enclosure works out like yours did, it looks so awesome :)

[@astrumrocket6556]

@@jakobwowy3876 Mostly gimmick type lamps, such as a robot/ufo/gramophone shaped lamps. Stuff like that. I make them for local gift shops, and they always tend to clean me out, so I never got to making much on a online presence for myself (very unprofessional, I know :( ). Best I have is inst, where I keep telling myself I'll post more, but never get to it - domodel.cro

[@properprinting]

@@astrumrocket6556 That's awesome, good luck with the project!

[@maxbiagi3091]

Its amazing! This lamp should save the whole world ❤❤❤ thank you for your enginering 😅

[@properprinting]

Thanks! I'm doing my part xD

[@gcod3d161]

Use a ratchet mechanism instead of a spring, it would make different masses on the end effector behave more consistently, I asked chatGPT its thoughts on the matter: No problem! If you're considering a ratchet crank mechanism for controlling the movement of the lamp head, the concept would still work effectively. A ratchet mechanism, combined with a button or lever switch, can provide the functionality you described: lowering the lamp head, locking it in place, and releasing the lock for further adjustment. Here's how it could be implemented: 1. **Ratchet Mechanism:** A ratchet mechanism consists of a gearwheel (ratchet) and a pawl (a pivoted lever). The ratchet allows rotation in one direction and prevents it in the opposite direction. 2. **Button or Lever Switch:** The button or lever switch would control the engagement and disengagement of the pawl with the ratchet. When engaged, the pawl prevents the ratchet from rotating backward. 3. **Locking and Unlocking:** To lower the lamp head, users would disengage the pawl from the ratchet by pressing the button or flipping the lever switch. This allows the ratchet to rotate freely, lowering the lamp head. 4. **Locking in Position:** Once the lamp head is at the desired position, users would engage the pawl by releasing the button or flipping the lever switch. The pawl engages with the ratchet teeth, locking the lamp head in place. 5. **Releasing the Lock:** To adjust the lamp head again, users would disengage the pawl from the ratchet by pressing the button or flipping the lever switch. This allows the lamp head to be raised or lowered as needed. Advantages of a ratchet crank mechanism with a locking switch: - Controlled Movement: The ratchet mechanism provides controlled movement in one direction while allowing quick adjustments when needed. - Secure Locking: The pawl engages with the ratchet teeth to lock the lamp head securely in place, preventing unintended movement. - Easy Release: The button or lever switch makes it easy to release the locking mechanism for further adjustments. - Minimal Effort: Users can operate the mechanism with minimal effort, making it user-friendly. The ratchet crank mechanism, combined with the locking switch, offers a practical and reliable way to adjust and secure the lamp head's position in a 3D space. This approach provides a balance between manual control and stability, enhancing the functionality of the articulating lamp.

[@Hohmies86]

My mind is RUNNING with ideas now!

[@-Oleg1]

It is very useful in building bridges, and becomes useful in 3d printing. Gj man.

[@XXCoder]

Dial indicator arms is what you should make ;)

[@christophersmith108]

Lego and Meccano can go eat their hearts out. No more hunting through your collection looking for the right part-just print it!

[@carneeki]

This as a soldering iron stand + magnifier and lamp would be really cool.

[@andymuzzo8568]

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

[@b03tz]

Let's be straight about one point; this channel needs waaaaaaaaaaay more subscribers. Quality content, entertaining and very interesting.

[@msteele999]

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

[@szymonjastrzebski2909]

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

[@TuttleScott]

It might be possible to temper the PLA to reduce creep. I seem to recall PLA+ handles it better also.

[@szymonjastrzebski2909]

@@TuttleScott PLA+ is a mess, some have better performance in certain aspects, some worse overall, not something I'd recommend. But yes, higher concentration of crystalline phases help a lot (fun fact, this can bring HTD up to over 90°C making it more temperature resistant than ABS or ASA), for this best pick are high quality PLA resins (3D870 for example) with added nucleation sites

[@koos42]

The bulk of the PLA sections are actually under compression from the end caps. The little eyelets that are tied off are where the tension is. Being so small, if it creeps by a percentage of the total length, it would be a small creep. The risk here (IMO) is that the eyelet fails catastrophically, but I'm actually curious if simply gluing the sections of truss together wouldn't be enough to hold everything, given the copper rods on each edge. I would almost assume the bulk of the load is being carried by the copper rods, and the triangular trusses are sorting out internal loads, keeping the rods apart/together depending on where and how the truss is used.

[@szymonjastrzebski2909]

@@koos42 yeah, sorry, I called it improperly, wanted to say load but was already thinking about tension of the string. Under compression parts still creep, just usually creep results in buckling failure in this case. I do think that it calls for different polymer mostly

[@sierraecho884]

@@TuttleScott Why use this plastic at all, what´s the point ?

[@BenderOMetal]

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.

[@eflatun5896]

Great design! To add weight, you can create a 5mm hole at the bottom of the lamp and assemble a sheet metal.

[@PaulDominguez]

3D printer guitar 😂, As it prints , it rocks out!

[@pringineer1027]

damn that new backdrop looks so clean

[@UNVIRUSLETALE]

Very steampunk look, love it!

[@xyzconceptsYT]

Art. Workmanship. Pride. I want one.

[@backpackvacuum9520]

Important to note that the pitch of the fibers is a function of the tension and the length. A longer fiber at the same tension will produce a lower pitch.

[@MauroSedrani]

Only one word: Awesome!

[@HMSGamer]

This looks so f***ing awesome. I love it.

[@hor4tio124]

Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

[@ronsone8373]

Well that sand trick is nice! Also first time right on this project! ❤

[@reprinted3D]

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

[@simoneiorio9703]

So with a filament box you can become a musician too. Jokes apart, the audio for tensioning is used from many year ago in mechanical, so you have reached an important target by alone, confirming your value (haha). The cheap to hi-fi material implementation is another important point to this new beautiful way to make. The halogen lamp is a little off, "matching" temperature and efficiency, but there are so many bigger problems....but if you don't know, there are a lot of pleasing (in ancient style intended) led bulbs, that can makes the lamp more "without time" too.

[@properprinting]

Thanks! I went with the halogen lights because the dimmer works best when a bit of current is drawn. I played safe since I'm already familiar with the result of dimmed halogen lamps.

[@Niohimself]

Can we get this man a Nobel prize in 3D printing just for those tensioned extrusions?

[@MrBaskins2010]

this is really incredible man, best printing channel on youtube

[@AndrewAHayes]

I filled the infill of a lamp base with sand but I filled it 4/5ths and then added some hotglue and vacuumed the spillage before resuming printing, it worked well!

[@klschofield71]

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.

[@tommipetersen2802]

Beautiful lamp! if it was sold in a shop it would come with a premium price.

[@bipra]

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!

[@jamesrunion2438]

When you said "Tension pitch correlation testing rig" without missing a beat I DIED laughing my guy. But on a real note this kind of modular building system could very well be the start of something grand

[@rods87175]

Great example of how a basic design can be used for multiple purposes!

[@JAYTEEAU]

Definitely your most beautiful object. Excellent engineering as well. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Cheers, JAYTEE

[@properprinting]

Thanks mate!

[@markwebcraft]

Tuning your 3d printed structure with a guitar tuner is such a clever and novel idea. This man never disappoints.

[@claytonharting9899]

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.

[@haraldlonn898]

I agree. It's space age. Great work. Thanks.

[@Matt95GT]

Great work. I saw your truss system in a previous video, and I love the aesthetic and strength of triangular designs. This is a perfect application for that system, and an awesome project.

[@themeandrousengineer]

This was great to watch. I love the innovation with the 3D printing structures and the tensioning system. You went to great lengths. I tried making my own system for a boom like this to hold my smartphone and had some similar issues. The geared joints with the tension spring was a good solution to keeping the weight in position.

[@MickHealey]

Very nice indeed. I love the combination of colours.

[@spinafire]

Very fascinating journey of design! Love what you've come up with!

[@RobytheFlorentine]

very tasteful and industrial . Well done

[@UmbraAtrox_]

These struts are so perfect.

[@fmphotooffice5513]

Wonderful. Looks fantastic. Maybe add a lamp shade to keep it out of the periphery when reading, etc.

[@thelightspeed3d712]

Still the best printing channel on KZbin. I love lighting stuff and I love the gears. Man that’s so rad! I want that light!.

[@TheGabb3r]

That's a beautiful design, and the kevlar tensioning structure is awesome. Great piece of work overall!

[@ArktinenPeikko]

That is a thing of beauty. Form and function.

[@BLBlackDragon]

That is gorgeous. nicely done.

[@joshuameldru4004]

Wonderful project, thanks for sharing your build process. It came out beautifully!

[@jana171]

Just love love love the design !

[@stefanh.9275]

Looks cool. You can construct grooves in the connectors and gears. Then it snaps together.

[@jimmym2719]

awesome built! Thanks for making this video ❤

[@tonyharion9816]

This lamp looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!

[@potteryjoe]

Both brilliantly engineered & beautifully created

[@SplitPhotography]

Nice design! Really like it, but the bulb should be bigger. Those "old school" wired ones would be great

[@ChitosVids]

What an awesome idea and desk lap!

[@akeuc5770]

Beautiful piece

[@Druac]

Wow! So glad I found your content...just started planning to get into 3D printing with a purchase planned around Christmas. You are doing some amazing stuff...can't wait to catchup on your past videos as well.

[@AustinVojta]

This was an amazing watch. Thanks for sharing, loved it!

[@creativecityis]

Quality light. loving that Unique tension system

[@timmyreeves4546]

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

[@Snee_3D]

Your work is so cool! I love watching your solutions and can only imagine how much you must spend time ruminating and testing in order to get closer to the optimal result. This is easily one of my favorite youtube channels.

[@DrawRennoc]

bro awesome build. very beautiful! Thank you for sharing all of this with us!

[@mikevanin1]

A beautiful project! Well done!

[@DiyEcoProjects]

Thats cool, not seen that before. Beautiful build, well done

[@zeb.3d]

Beautiful build! I love the industrial design of this lamp 🎉🎉

[@Electheo]

Beautiful design on the lamp! Nice job mate :)

[@dragonslyer74]

This is one of the sexiest industrial based projects. I've seen in a long time and I so want one.

[@alainthire]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

[@kaue7224]

I'm not into 3D printing nor watch anything related to 3D printing on youtube, but somehow here I am. Your content is pretty amazing!

[@3DPFactory1]

You are an inspirational genius. Thank you 👍

[@TheBetterRyanKelly]

I had almost this exact same idea when you first posted your green gantry video exploring this concept. My idea was to flip this upside down and use it as a camera holding system hanging from the ceiling. This is a beautiful execution of this concept, bravo! I especially appreciate the aesthetic choices for filament and brass, too often brilliant 3D print designs end up looking like children's toys when neon colors are used out of place.

[@thomaspaul8114]

This is really amazing, you should be really proud!

[@NigelTolley]

Yay! Twisted skein technology! 30 odd years ago, I realised that you could build actuators with this ancient tech (look at a ballista or catapult) Thought I'd be rich. A patent search revealed someone patented it 14 years before I had though of it, and never did anything with it! I was sad.

[@gioep530]

A true artisan! kudos

[@azozy0ify]

Amazing design as always, so inspiring.

[@mahmga1]

A really great build, quite impressive both aesthetically & functionally.

[@nkadyk]

Great video! I love the lamp design and the build was very inspiring.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Print the spring mounts for the tension as bosses only and use a small brass tube as the spring mount point.

[@austinsimpson718]

I'm sure we would all love to sit down and pick this gentleman's brain for a couple of hours!

[@j9999i]

It really is quite beautiful. I really enjoyed it. But to be honest what I enjoyed most was watching you and the joy of seeing it coming together. I know there was a lot more that went into than we saw. It really turned out well, thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!

[@lukes_3d]

This looks stunning, well done!

[@germang.4514]

Perfect combination between engineering and art. Congrats! It looks beautiful and cool!

[@theguyonyoutube4826]

Wow. Fascinating stuff man

[@chrishayes5755]

a 3d printer channel that doesnt feature a grown man printing childrens toys all day? count me in! subbed 😂

[@scottsherrard]

That’s definitely your best project yet. Very unique.

[@mihapogacar3315]

Beautiful work!

[@tedanderson5528]

Wow! Incredible

[@aterxter3437]

Just two ideas that popped into my mind at the end of the video : 1) why do you use a sand-filled bulky base, I don't know anout your preferences but I think that using a thin base that clamps on the table is nicer. 2) about the steampunk feel, I think that a simple dimmer with a brass knob would have been perfect for the kob. Thanks for the video, the build is really well done

[@properprinting]

Thanks! To answer your questions: 1: Because not everywhere it can be clamped down, like on the windowsill for instance, and it's an interesting technique to show. 2: I came across these dimmers and I like the aesthetics of it. I wanted the base to be mahogany, but I couldn't get my hands on this material in time for this video. I expected the walnut wood to look better. It's a matter of taste, a brass knob would've been nice as well, but not as special in my opinion.

[@BohicaJones22]

Great build...Well Done

[@spartan3299]

Cool man. Really nice! Beautiful!