Dark Energy

 

I wanted to make a 3D-printable light that feels alive.. Something that doesn’t just blast brightness at you, but plays with it. From the outside, it’s simple and a little brutalist, but inside it’s all delicate geometry, catching and scattering the light in ways that make you want to pick it up and turn it around.

Assembly

1. Print all the parts using the recommended print settings.
2. Pop in the MakerSupply LED puck and run the cable through the hole.
3. Glue the diffusers into the underside of both the lid and the base.
4. Drop the shade onto the base, put the lid on top, and you’re good to go. Orientation doesn’t matter.. It’s designed to look great either way.

Print Settings

• Layer height: 0.28 mm
• Lamp shade: Needs supports and a raft; Check the reference image to match the setup.
  • Print it slow and hot so the layers fuse just enough to let light bleed through for that layered, “living” glow.
• Diffusers: Print in white. Silky white looks especially nice.