Project Goal

Write software to create a custom STL file in the form of a Lampshade.

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Step 1

You can use a program like OpenSCAD or Blender to write code to create shapes that can be exported as an STL file.

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Step 2

OpensCAD in particular is a little glitchy but here are some custom lattices with different amounts of holes in them.

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Step 3

Here is some code to create a lincoln log like sphere.

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Step 4

Finally, you can use the OpenSCAD cheat sheet to perform operations on your code to get the desired shape.

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Youtube video below:

3D print your design and insert a light and now you have lamp! Youtube logo