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

[@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.

[@MatthieuRiffault]

And a little reward for your work 👍

[@properprinting]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@criztofe]

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

[@xyzconceptsYT]

Art. Workmanship. Pride. I want one.

[@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!

[@ronsone8373]

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

[@rods87175]

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

[@maxbiagi3091]

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

[@properprinting]

Thanks! I'm doing my part xD

[@cameltoast]

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

[@msteele999]

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

[@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.

[@andymuzzo8568]

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

[@Preso58]

Nice project. It's great to see 3D printers being used as an engineering tool. Leverage the capabilities of the printer to create an innovative solution is the way forward.

[@JasonMitchellofcompsci]

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.

[@scottsherrard]

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

[@germang.4514]

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

[@jmollick1]

By far the most beautiful 3D printed project I've ever seen! 😍

[@kenjesse5442]

Love watching the output of your brain, it's always worth my time; keep thinking outside the box!!

[@F_K3NT_D]

I’m a new patron and will eventually be building this beautifully designed lamp. Thank you for this.

[@mikebergman1817]

Hands down best 3d printing channel.

[@ArktinenPeikko]

That is a thing of beauty. Form and function.

[@secondengineer9814]

Remember that pitch is a function of tension but also length!

[@markwebcraft]

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

[@dragonslyer74]

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

[@rubendj90]

Bedankt

[@properprinting]

Jij ook bedankt!

[@kaueeeeeee]

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!

[@ericblenner-hassett3945]

One addition to the lamp is the lamp shade. It can be used as a way of checking vase mode and start with the diameter of the outer thread on the lamp, after removing the bulb. Keep in mind that incandescent lamps give off heat and that was how the " easy bake " ovens got away with being sold to children instead of a heating element. The fiber tensioning system seems to rely on the pully system and you should try with drawing it out and seeing if you can go past each end one or two more times.

[@noaccoun]

I can't really put to words how amazed I am right now :D

[@potteryjoe]

Both brilliantly engineered & beautifully created

[@Evinosx]

Nice showcase of other uses for the same system at 14:02! Nice touch with the stamped screws! How does your channel not have hundreds of thousands of subs?

[@TGMisKillingTheMiddleClass]

he's easily one of the best 3D printing channels on YT, instead of just reviewing ender clones he actually makes cool stuff and pushes the limits.

[@TurboSunShine]

Lamp looks really good! :D

[@properprinting]

Thanks man!

[@XXCoder]

Dial indicator arms is what you should make ;)

[@MrBaskins2010]

this is really incredible man, best printing channel on youtube

[@creativecityis]

Quality light. loving that Unique tension system

[@3DMusketeers]

WOW Amazing work here! Love the design, great story telling here too!

[@properprinting]

Thanks Grant! I'm working on improving my storytelling, so I'm very happy that you mention this!

[@3DMusketeers]

@@properprinting As you know, I call em as I see em, and this was truly splendid! I hope to one day be half this good in terms of story telling! Also, no clue how you did the black background in the front on shots, but MAN that is nice! The contrast of you lit up and the background being inky black was tremendous and helped bring some feel to the whole video. Really nice work!

[@properprinting]

@@3DMusketeers Thanks man! The backdrop is not too fancy www.amazon.nl/dp/B00SR28SJ8 but I took the time to iron it out. I used quality lights from the top with big soft boxes and grid to prevent light spill. I'm glad you like it!

[@Niohimself]

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

[@Zachary3DPrints]

This lamp is looking very beautiful, true piece of art meeting technology of 3D printing! Very well done

[@b03tz]

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

[@-Oleg1]

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

[@UmbraAtrox_]

These struts are so perfect.

[@JAYTEEAU]

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

[@properprinting]

Thanks mate!

[@integza]

Awesome video Jon!

[@SianaGearz]

Hello.

[@properprinting]

Thanks Joel!

[@tonyharion9816]

This lamp looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!

[@802Garage]

I missed you. Awesome video as always. I'm extremely impressed with Sovol printers for the money. I think they are the best value on the market right now. I really want one.

[@timmyreeves4546]

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

[@MickHealey]

Very nice indeed. I love the combination of colours.

[@corg3d811]

Thank you sir! You inspired me to design and print a lamp ! Not as complex amd good as yours but I had a blast with the project ! Keep up the great work ! Definitely my favorite channel for 3d content!

[@properprinting]

That's great, very happy to read that!

[@corg3d811]

@properprinting 👍 also thanks for the reply ! 😀 wasn't expecting that !, not that you have too but I posted a shorts video of it to my youtube (figured hey if you replied then it's worth a shot of you checking it out 🤣) take care and keep up the great content 👌

[@fx622b]

hats off, this was extremely inspiring. 10/10 design and executionwise

[@tomyocom5886]

Nice.. I knew when you were getting near building a triangular scaffolding print the world would be your oyster. Wonderful!

[@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.

[@MauroSedrani]

Only one word: Awesome!

[@austinsimpson718]

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

[@AustinKoontz]

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!

[@hiryu6672]

Never before have I seen such an intuitive system like this, I hope you keep going because I believe it will go far!

[@pringineer1027]

damn that new backdrop looks so clean

[@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.

[@PCBWay]

You do never cease to amaze us, Jon! 👍👍Do more uploads pls!!

[@properprinting]

Thanks, I'm working on it!

[@PCBWay]

@@properprinting

[@prince3121]

Wow - I know you like engineering some serious stuff, but that tensioning rig! Dude! Genius 😎 Love the lamp too, especially with the fancy dimmer switch!

[@mozkitolife5437]

Phenomenal combination of 3D printing, art, mechanical and electrical engineering. The ending was humorous because your inflection at the end of the sentence suggests there is more to say 😅

[@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!.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Nirinium]

You are amazing bro. The algorithm will pick you up, and blow you up soon. I FEEL ITTTTTTT!

[@HMSGamer]

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

[@shaunmorrissey7313]

One of the most technically imaginative creators out there.

[@sixstringstruggle6508]

Always such a pleasure to watch your videos. I know it takes a long time to put them out, but they are always above and beyond most other videos. Would be cool if you slipped something in between your big video outputs maybe just some small updates. Keep up the good work.

[@christophersmith108]

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

[@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.

[@danielvanzuydam248]

AMAZING! Can't wait for the 3D printer version. You could also consider using fishing braid

[@reprinted3D]

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

[@tommipetersen2802]

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

[@UNVIRUSLETALE]

Very steampunk look, love it!

[@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.

[@MichelSatoer]

4:32 I dig the A-team vibe under the building sequence 😁

[@joshuameldru4004]

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

[@Electheo]

Beautiful design on the lamp! Nice job mate :)

[@TheGabb3r]

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

[@RK70825]

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. What a beautiful design! Earned my subscription for sure :)

[@zeb.3d]

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

[@haraldlonn898]

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

[@stefanh.9275]

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

[@makerspace533]

Neat idea. If you want heavy, use Zircon sand. It is twice as dense as silica sand. You can get it from sand blasting supplies and sand casting suppliers.

[@Nabikko]

I love the engineering going on here, but I also love how the aesthetics are considered as well which combine to make a very sexy beam

[@thomaspaul8114]

This is really amazing, you should be really proud!

[@FxPs274]

You are such a cool guy for making all of this things and videos! :)

[@Hohmies86]

My mind is RUNNING with ideas now!

[@Hans-ChristianSchwartz]

I really loved to see your process. And the result is really really cool man. AWESOME lamp!!!

[@mahmga1]

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

[@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.

[@AustinVojta]

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

[@BlackHellHound1]

Random thought: put a draft shield around the base so that when you fill it with sand, the excess sand will end up in the shield and not all over the place. (vacume or recollect for later use) Mooie video wel weer! Goeie inspiratie voor m'n eigen projecten 🤩

[@properprinting]

That's actually not a bad idea, thanks!

[@3DPFactory1]

You are an inspirational genius. Thank you 👍

[@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.