Pixar Plant Lamp

by alston_stevenson in Workshop > 3D Printing

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Pixar Plant Lamp

This lamp is for plants that get limited amounts of sun but require more. It can also be adapted to be a decorative lamp by putting a normal light bulb in it.

Supplies

-3D printer

-PLA

-electrical tape

-led grow bulb (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082HVJF4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

-hanging cord socket (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEE57EM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

3d Print the Parts

Print each of the attached STL files or download them from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:432648/comments

Downloads

base.stl

hinges.stl

lamp_bell.stl

box_sections.stl

links.stl

neck.stl

stem.stl

Assemble the Lamp

Sand any rough edges on the lamp pieces then assemble them based on the pictures.

Wiring the Lamp

To make the socket fit into the lamp first the chord needs to be cut about halfway. Next run the wire from the bell of the lamp through the supports and out the bottom. Then reattach the wires so the lamp can be plugged in.

This video can be helpful started around 6 minutes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnncXVpoL3g

Turn It on

Plug the lamp in!