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Light up your 3D prints with LEDs and bulbs!
Robots, automatic pet feeders, movie props, drones – the list of cool projects that combine the power of 3D printing and electronics is endless.
That said, some if not most of the projects can be pretty intimidating. And you can get discouraged easily when you realize, that you need to learn how to solder, write your own code for Arduino or even design a circuit board. Fear not, because this time you won’t need any of that and yet we’ll light up our 3D prints!
Generally speaking, you have three options when it comes to simple light sources that work well with 3D prints:
- LED strips
- LED lightbulbs
- Small diodes
Old-school bulbs are not suitable since they generate a lot of heat.
LED strips
One of the easiest ways to add lights to your 3D prints are LED strips.
They’re cheap, often come with a remote, they’re available both white and RGB and most importantly, they are easy to power. You could buy a whole roll of RGB LED strip and use your own LED controller and power supply, but not this time – we said no soldering! So instead we suggest buying an LED strip with a USB connector. This way, you can power it with any old phone charger, your PC, or a power bank.
The obvious downside of USB is its limited power, so you can’t get really long or extremely powerful LEDs. But really powerful LEDs can get pretty hot, so we wouldn’t want to use them anyway, especially with PLA.
LED strips always come with a double sided tape applied to their bottom side, so it’s really easy to install them. If you stick them on the inside wall of a box you can get nice and even illumination. Then print a front plate with a text or a logo and you’ll end up with a similar result as our recording sign.
Alternatively, you can print and wrap a cylinder with the LEDs and this way you’ll have the light coming from the center of the object.
Consider printing a diffusor from, for example, clear PETG. That will make the illumination more even and hide the individual LED chips, as seen on this Voronoi/triangles lamp.
Also, LED strips work great as a light source for the build plate. You just have to print a simple light bar holder and attach it to the top of the frame.
Here are some USB LED strip listings, but you can most likely get them in your local electronics store as well:
- Aliexpress
- US Amazon
- UK Amazon
Waterproof or non-waterproof strip led strips?
Whenever you can, go with the non-waterproof version. The GEL coating that manufacturers use to waterproof the LED strip adds weight, makes the strip much harder to bend or shape. Last but not least – without direct contact with air, the LED chips will run hotter. The gel coating is pretty much unnecessary for our use.
Cutting LED strips
A cool thing about LED strips is that you can cut them with regular scissors to adjust the desired length.
The spots, where you can cut, are always clearly marked, so make sure to watch out for them.
LED Lightbulbs
Using lightbulbs with 3D prints is pretty straightforward, you just have to buy a lightbulb socket with a cord and attach it to your 3D print. We really like the IKEA SEKOND cord set. It has a nice textile sleeve for the cable and comes in a variety of colors.
There are a few commonly used sizes of sockets:
- Medium or Standard: E27 (diameter of 27 mm)
- E27 is usually interchangeable with E26
- Intermediate: E17 (diameter of 17 mm)
- European: E14 (diameter of 14 mm)
- Candelabra: E12 (diameter of 12 mm)
Oldschool light bulbs were terribly inefficient and used to produce a ton of heat, which would be a problem with our printed parts. Luckily for us, LED light bulbs are mainstream these days, and the amount of heat they produce is significantly lower. Still, be mindful of this and check how hot does your light bulb get.
It’s quite likely, you’re not going to 3D print all of your lamp shades, maybe just a few as a cool design piece. In that case, modern smart bulbs are a great way to make your creation even cooler! They can be controlled with a voice assistant (Google Home, Alexa, Apple Homepod) and change color on demand.
Here are some smart light bulb options:
- Xiaomi Yeelight – significantly cheaper than the competition, yet fully featured
- Phillips Hue – expensive, but lots of fancy accessories
- LIFX – expensive, but greater maximum brightness
Whichever lightbulb or cord set you choose, there is one challenge in front of you. And that’s hooking up the power. Mains electricity voltage, which light bulbs run on, varies between 120V to 230V. Either of which is high enough to seriously burn you or even kill you.
So if you don’t know what you’re doing, please just stop right here and consider asking someone with more experience for help.
But if you know what you’re doing it’s as simple as switching the circuit breaker off, triple checking that it actually is off, connecting the phase (brown/black) and neutral cable (blue), insulating the connection and turning the power back on. Most cord sets even come with a quick release mechanism for the cable connection.
Model links
- “Recording – quiet please” backlit sign
- Voronoi/triangles lamp
- Zuzanna lamp on Cults3D
- Ribbon lamp on Cults3D
- Prusa LED lightbar
- LED bridge lamp
- Halloween Crow on Thingiverse
Small diodes
The two previous solutions were for rather big prints. In contrast to that, individual diodes can be really tiny and fit almost everywhere. They’re usually powered by 3.3V, which is (un)coincidentally the voltage of most button cells, a type of small batteries.
For under $10 you can get a set of hundreds of LED diodes in various colors, which will usually last you, well, forever.
LED diodes on:
- Amazon US
- Amazon UK
- Aliexpress (just $0.80 per 100)
And to attach the battery to the diode, you can either use a rubber band or a printed part.
We’ve used this technique in our Halloween crow and in our miniature tabletop gaming article.
Conclusion
We’ve just scratched the surface with using electronics in 3D prints. But it’s often easy to overcomplicate things, even when it’s not necessary at all. Add even a small light to your 3D print and the result will go from good to awesome! Now we want to see what you’ll come up with! Post your creations on Twitter with the handle @Prusa3d, on Instagram with the hashtag #prusa or in any of our fan facebook groups. Happy printing!
25 stylish lamps for 3D printing
In this collection, we have collected 25 options for the original design of the lamps. The main advantage of the products is that you can make them yourself using a 3D printer.
#1: Blooming Bud
The flower-shaped lamp opens before the light comes on.
But that's not all! By turning the switch, you can change the spectrum of warm, soothing colors.
#2: Almost the Eiffel Tower
This beautiful 3D printed lamp is inspired by the most famous building in Paris. It needs to be printed piece by piece, so assembly will then be needed.
#3: Tear lamp
The lamp is an example of a mixed media technique that looks absolutely amazing. The product has a solid base, on top of which a printed ring with a wooden lining is attached. Already a printed ceiling is connected to it. Despite the abundance of materials, this lamp is not that difficult to make using a 3D printer.
#4: Fancy Lamp
A minimalist lamp design that's incredibly easy to 3D print. It doesn't need any supports or many different materials, so you don't have to fuss. Just print the product in the color you like and you can update the lighting in the room.
#5: Death Star
The Force Awakens with this 3D printable lamp.
How can this not happen if the Imperial Death Star appears on the wall in the living room? The lamp is easy to print and assemble.
No. 6: Lamp Zuzanna
The design of the lamp resembles thin folds of paper. It can be used as both a chandelier and a table lamp. The model has been specifically designed to be printed on the Zortrax M200, in ABS plastic and with a build volume of 200 x 200 x 185mm, but you can try making the lamp on any equivalent 3D printer.
#7: Futuristic Lamp
This lamp looks like it comes from a sci-fi epic. It is a ball of two halves, with a smooth base and an upper part consisting of concentric circles.
No. 8: Lampion for bulbs LampiON
Consists of two separate parts, modeled from a grid that consists of regular hexagons. You can use one or both parts at once in one design, arranging them at your discretion.
#9: LED lamp
This is a durable and comfortable lamp that is assembled from several parts.
The height of the product is 440mm, so be aware that any resizing of parts while printing will affect the wires and LED placement.
No. 10: Luminaire with cross design
Look how stylish the intersecting lines on the ceiling look! Combine this 3D print product with a dimmer switch and when you turn on the light, it will create a beautiful optical illusion.
#11: Man figurine
High five this little man and he will glow on your table. This 3D printable lamp is a bit more complex than the others on this list, but well worth the effort. The model is hollow to make room for the Arduino, touch sensor, LEDs and wires.
#12: Pumpkin
The pumpkin lantern is a device that will come in handy for Halloween. Print several at once, connect to green cables, and enjoy original products that will serve as the perfect decoration for the holiday.
#13: Artichoke
This lamp is inspired by another vegetable - the artichoke.
This lamp will be a nice addition to your home or office.
#14: SMF.01
SMF.01 is an elegant model of a floor lamp that is assembled from printed parts, wooden elements and a light cable. This is an original idea that will appeal to those who like to create an apartment design with their own hands. The name SMF comes from Self Made Furniture.
#15: Valeria
This is a truly sophisticated product. The small dimensions of the Valeria lamp allow it to be used as a table lamp. Such a device is easy to print and assemble.
#16: Nightlight
The luminaire emits a warm, soothing glow, perfect for avoiding any of your nightmares.
#17: Iceberg
Do you remember the fancy lamp from the list we talked about above? So imagine that its corners have grown to a frightening size, and you get the Iceberg design.
#18: "Flower Anna"
This is an incredibly beautiful flower-shaped pendant lamp that distributes light evenly throughout the room.
#19: Z-Lamp
If you are a fan of 80s movies, then this lamp is not enough for you to create a stylish themed atmosphere in your apartment!
#20: Ribone
The creators of the lamp were inspired by the visual aesthetics of industrial facilities and LED lamps. The result is a stylish little thing that will decorate your home or office.
No. 21: Luminaire LUX
If you want warm light from a beautiful lamp to "warm" your home, print this exquisite model.
#22: Hand Lamp
You won't get much light from this device, but it will definitely become a landmark in your apartment. The hand wraps around the light bulb, the power cord and switch exit just below the wrist.
#23: Monkey and Rabbit
These lamps are designed to cast amazing shadows on walls when in use.
#24: Geometric lamp
This is a functional compact device. It requires no screws or glue to assemble, and can be made on any printer with a 120 x 120 x 120mm printable surface (no heated pad required when using PLA).
#25: Square LED Lamp
This is a simple retro futuristic LED lamp. The product is equipped with a battery compartment, so it can be installed without plugging into a power outlet. No screws or glue required for assembly.
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Scientists have been able to capture such an interesting moment for a long time, and a number of popular TV shows have appeared on TV screens in which various fleeting events are shown in slow motion. But here Joaquim went further, his creation in the frozen moment of action can decorate any space of the apartment. The designer showed us that ordinary things can be, not traditional - on the verge of reality. The product is made of white nylon material, known for its strength and lightness. The kit also includes a 12-volt transformer with a light bulb, the power of which is 6 watts. You can buy such an unreal creation in the online store of the Gässling studio, the purchase will cost 400 euros. To date, you can buy a lamp in three different versions: "Oh, I dropped the lamp" - a table or floor lamp, "Breaking lamp" - a wall lamp, "Bullet hits the lamp" - a pendant lamp.
Yes, this creation can really be attributed to innovative products, because the designer did the impossible - something that is beyond the power of traditional production technologies.
