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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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!

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.

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.

Art. Workmanship. Pride. I want one.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

That is a thing of beauty. Form and function.

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

Only one word: Awesome!

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

Quality light. loving that Unique tension system

Dial indicator arms is what you should make ;)

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.

Very steampunk look, love it!

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

Very nice indeed. I love the combination of colours.

My mind is RUNNING with ideas now!

damn that new backdrop looks so clean

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.

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.

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

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

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!

These struts are so perfect.

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

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

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

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.

Both brilliantly engineered & beautifully created

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.

You are an inspirational genius. Thank you 👍

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

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

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

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

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

this is really incredible man, best printing channel on youtube

Awesome as can be

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

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 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

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

That is gorgeous. nicely done.

This is really amazing, you should be really proud!

A cantilevered extension attached to the spring arm would provide the additional leverage needed to support the additional weight of your mic without having to change the springs you're currently using. The design is beautiful. I was a tower crane operator and the lattice arm design is something to appreciate when done correctly.

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!

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

Just love love love the design !

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

Hands down best 3d printing channel.

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

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?

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

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

Ive just started watching and I'm already impressed 👍

Awesome video Jon!

very tasteful and industrial . Well done

A true artisan! kudos

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.

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!

This lamp looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!

Nice! I like the simplicity of a guitar-tuner assisted force meter. If the segments are longer, I suspect the tone will change for the same tension ? So you can calculate a per-length frequency mapping. Be careful with dimming halogen lamps, they burn out quickly when dimmed (the whole mechanism of condensing the tungsten back to the filament is disrupted when too cold. (this is why halogen lamps are also so tiny)).

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

Beautiful. Just Beautiful.

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

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 🤩

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

awesome built! Thanks for making this video ❤

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.

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

Lamp looks really good! :D

What a sick project! Very very cool!

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

I made a similar lamp but I used 2020 extrusion that I salvaged from an Ender 3 :) I love the look of this one, I might give it a go using PETG-CF and some brass or copper fittings, I think it will look fantastic, I would maybe add a tensioning system for the spring, I used runner tube instead with a tensioner so I could get precise balance with the lamp head.

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

And a little reward for your work 👍

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 😅

A nice piece of ctaftmanship and at the same time it's just art !

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.

Using RX to analyse the notes is a big money move. You could get real nerdy with the tuning of the tension and run a spectrum analyser live and have a mic pointed at the kevlar as you tension/pluck it. That way you can tune it to a exact frequency rather than a note. (From a professional sound designer not an engineers perspective)