Crystal Lamp

Overview

I like crystals and minerals and always want to create a good looking crystals combined with a lamp. This is my approach to this topic.

And since the geographical contest was enriched with a geological aspect along with minerals, I decided that this lamp would fit well into the topic of geology. Besides it have a option to display minerals on inside platform.

Electric parts you need.

The easiest way is to use electrical parts designed specific for this kind of lamp. The kit provides easy installation without the need for soldering.

It is available on Amazon

(Dimmer version) https://amzn.to/4iJ3zHt

(On-Off switch version) https://amzn.to/3ZNb0q4

You can also search for each part separately. You will need

• led stripe - best are LED COB 8 mm, 12V
• charger for LED strip
• dc connector - I used 2.1/5,5 mm , the diameter of the mounting hole is 12 mm
• On-Off switch
• alternatively you can use dimmer instead of typical on-off switch

WARNINGS

Led strips can emits some heat depends on what type of LED you and voltage you use. In this project when I use COB Led from the kit the Main Frame achieved about 42 °C, and when I used COB Led with more power the frame achieved 58 °C. 

In this project I used PLA  for black parts and PETG translucent and such temperature is not the problem. But it depends on filament you use. If you have problem with filament which bend due to temperature try to use ASA instead of PLA.

Printing

Printed with 0.4 mm nozzle, 0.2 mm layer height, PLA for black parts (you can also use ASA). PETG translucent for Crystals.

Crystals print with tree supports on bed only, rest part without supports

Instruction

Glue led strip to inner side of Main Frame

Put Crystals into Main Frame. 

Crystals Have a little gap in the bottom with small carve. This gap with bump (red arrow) should be placed in the bottom like on picture.

Insert front panel into The Main Frame. 

There is two type of Front Panel. Full Glow and With Shade. Full Glow passing full light through base of Crystals. Version with shade blocks light and pass it only into crystals. I recommend panel with shade. It is assure more realistic glow of crystals. However if you want more light choose panel Full Glow. 

Front Panel has cutouts at the bottom. This cutouts should be placed and the bottom of lamp and match with bump on Crystals. 

Insert the electric part into the base and connect them.

There is two type of base. One is holes place for dimmer and AC/DC connector. Second is with holes for on-off switch and AC/DC connector. I also add base in step format so you can cutout holes like you want for electric parts you have.

Connect Frame with Base

You can also close base with cover. It fit tightly

In the end you can also print pedestal and present there whatever you want.

And one more thing.

You can use with this lamp panels designed for my Ring Lamp

Available here:

https://makerworld.com/en/collections/2834845

Have Fun :)