Summary

 I needed to be able to bring my studio lights closer and on a tabletop surface, so I printed these.  Look for a new style of photos to be used in the coming weeks as I work out the optimal settings in the production room.   I will post the test shots and repost actual shots on this Thing.

Print Settings

Printer:

Original Prusa i3 MK2

                                            <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>Yes</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>.15mm</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>25%</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>The only support I used and not necessarily needed was for the 3mm hole to receive a set screw.  But the tolerance was very tight and I really do not need the set screw at all. </p></div>

Post-Printing

Painting

            <div><p>I cleaned up the print with a hobby knife, 320 grit sandpaper and a mini file. I added a single coat of primer and a single coat of paint.  Total time in post 30-45 min max on all three that I printed. </p></div>

How I Designed This

Hardware sizing and planning

            <div><pre><code> Because the hardware that I am implementing from the tripod mounts is a simple cylinder, I started by making a cylinder to match the diameter and depth of the part in Blender.  I added a second cylinder object with the dimensions of the first plus the thickness of 4 perimeters from my printer.  My printer prints the outside perimeter at .55mm width so it will actually be 2.20mm wall thickness.  After that I make one loop cut in center, turn on smooth proportional editing, grab the bottom edge periment and scale it on the X,Y axis a predetermined diameter. After this I turn off proportional editing, grad the loop cut in the center and bevel it to make the base aesthetically pleasing.  Feel free to leave any questions in the comment section. </code></pre></div>

Table Top Base for Cowboy Studio Lights

Table Top Base for Cowboy Studio Lights

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