3D Printed Decorative Lighting

When I returned to my house in the middle of December, everyone had Christmas lights up except for me! Luckily 3D printing came to the rescue with a bit of creative decorating!
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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
1:37 Ideation
2:24 CAD Design
3:18 Filaments & Printing
4:20 Design No.2
5:13 Light Installation
5:55 Filter Comparison
7:22 Day 2
8:32 Other Lighting Designs
10:53 Finish Decorating
11:56 Final Result
12:41 Conclusion

[icychill]

Finally some longform content. please keep it up Devn!

[JeffinBville]

That turned out really well. And it's good to have you back.

[macswanton]

Understated is a plus. I call it a win!

[NickDClements]

I only just realized, it's just "Autodesk Fusion" now. Apparently it was rebranded back in January 24! I guess I never really paid any attention to the splash screen. lol I'll probably continue to just call it Fusion 360 tho.

[boazjoe]

I like the lights and love the shadows on the wall. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[barrettdent]

As usual, a creative set of ideas and designs to inspire. Genius.

[steair]

Great ideas as always!
Just a little tip: in F360, in sketches meant for revolutions you can add the axis inside the sketch and make it a center line. Then, if you take measures from it, it directly gives you diameters. Also, when you use the revolve command on that sketch, it will automatically revolve around that axis.

[retrorocketuk]

A fantastic project. I have a bunch of solar spots.... 4 days... well, I've got some translucent filaments too.... yeh why not!

[FrankGraffagnino]

i think that clip/snap on filters for a regular bulb is really cool and it would be neat to see a lithophane printed like that that could be snapped on to any bulb!

[arklanuthoslin]

The bulb cap things are great. LOTS of options there. I appreciate the subtlety of the lights on the rocks too. I like it, overall. It's understated.

[monoclelens]

Hi from Prague to Sweden! I’ve been following your work for a long time, and your idea for 3D-printed Christmas light filters is brilliant. Such a creative way to add a personal touch to the holidays! Wishing you all the best in your new chapter here in Europe! TOM

[cnc-maker]

I know that you wanted to make this a 3D Printed project, but they do make jells that you cut to size for light filtering. You could either place the jell inside the spotlight, or make a black ring to hold the jell to place in front of the spotlight. The jells are designed to give you the most light possible and come in a wide range of colors.

[rachelannkrueger]

My great grandmother was from Sweden. I love to live there myself

[dwang]

This is so cool. You’re such a talented designer!! 🎉❤😊

[MojitoMouse]

This reminds me, I should really watch There's Something In The Barn! XD

[hajom]

Usually, not a fan of coloured lights. But that actually was really pleasant and clean-looking.

[DominusFeles]

I haven't been watching this channel on the regular since... You were playing around with giant numbers 😅 (life happens)
But now you're here in Sweden? 😯

[Rebar_real]

Good idea for the last minute! Those light socket led bulbs only get hot on the ceramic part so as long as you stay off that you'll be fine.

Side idea: Halloween brought some 3D printed shadow art this year like Jason and the Scream guy horror characters. So coloured North Pole props or maybe something like a sleigh with reindeer that are animated with a cam system and Santa waves via servo... or just shadow art shapes are cool too, heh heh. Cheers all!

[Rouverius]

Looks great! And hey... God Jul! (Merry Christmas!)

[dtesta]

Finally some new content! I was worried there for a while. Almost to the point to where I would go to your house and check up on you :) Glad you're ok! Now you just need to post some new stuff on Skapa Allt ;)