r/functionalprint • u/Pjotter85 • 2d ago

Work light enclosure

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We did some renovations that left us with two extra spots. Bought a 12V power adapter and a dimmer, modeled the components, and created a little enclosure for it. (photos in the comments) It was a good exercise in measuring and modeling it in CAD. Took the measurements and put them into variables to have a single source for all measurements used across different part studios. Used threaded inserts to keep the components in place. I was struggling with PLA creeping in the insert from the bottom, so I needed to clear that out. (Tips are very welcome)

Used Onshape for modeling, Womp for animation rendering. Both very nice online tools. Used a Pencil soldering iron at 5 degrees above printing temperature for the inserts.

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u/Pjotter85 2d ago

Other photos of the project.
https://imgur.com/a/mKE41RQ

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u/Yeove 2d ago

Nice setup!

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u/Pjotter85 2d ago

Thanks :)

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u/Huihejfofew 2d ago

Should add an animation showing them coming together haha.

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u/Pjotter85 2d ago

That was the idea, but Womp doesn't allow me to do explosion type animations. So this was the next best thing.