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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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

Dial indicator arms is what you should make ;)

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

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

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!

Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

Art. Workmanship. Pride. I want one.

That is a thing of beauty. Form and function.

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

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.

Both brilliantly engineered & beautifully created

These struts are so perfect.

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

This lamp looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!

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

Only one word: Awesome!

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.

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

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.

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

damn that new backdrop looks so clean

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

A beautiful project! Well done!

Just love love love the design !

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

this is really incredible man, best printing channel on youtube

Hands down best 3d printing channel.

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

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.

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

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

You are an inspirational genius. Thank you 👍

Very nice indeed. I love the combination of colours.

awesome built! Thanks for making this video ❤

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

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

Beautiful work!

Amazing design as always, so inspiring.

Would integrating a washer on the end of the tensioning system distribute the forces across the end profile a bit better and allow you to tension further? Or for off the shelf component use a brass plumbing flare fitting that has the conical shape you use to reinforce the tensioning nut? Love the design and can't wait to see all the potential uses for the truss system!

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.

Beautiful design on the lamp! Nice job mate :)

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

Beautiful project.

This is awesome… wonderful work. Thanks for your content.

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.

Beautiful project. Nice work.

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

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

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

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

Great build...Well Done

Quality light. loving that Unique tension system

What an awesome idea and desk lap!

This looks stunning, well done!

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

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.

That is gorgeous. nicely done.

Bright design work!

Excellent work!

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

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.

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

Very steampunk look, love it!

Lamp looks really good! :D

Ive just started watching and I'm already impressed 👍

Awesome work!

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

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.

Really cool, what a great build!

Awesome as can be

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

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

This is really amazing, you should be really proud!

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

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

Wow. Fascinating stuff man

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

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

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!

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

I wish I had the patience to design stuff I think up like this and follow it all the way through to actually making it without giving up after 30 revisions.

What a sick project! Very very cool!

Cool man. Really nice! Beautiful!

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

For the lamp you probably should use filament led lights for style. Also using a valve with a potentiometer dimmer would be pretty cool given the style.

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.

A true artisan! kudos

That is a beautiful lamp, great job dude :D