The Lumen Passage - Kinetic Light Monolith
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Bill of Materials
- TPU 95A Generic Brand x 1:
Description
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The Lumen Passage 💫🪐
A 3D printed kinetic light sculpture with a motorized pendulum and glowing globe that creates mesmerizing reflections.
The Lumen Passage is a 3D printed kinetic light sculpture featuring a motorized pendulum that carries a globe through the glowing center of a monolithic frame. As the globe passes through the LED-lined opening, light scatters and reflects in ever-changing directions — creating a mesmerizing display of motion and illumination.
Filament Used
⚫ Onyx Black Sparkle
🟤 Copper Brown Metallic
⚪ Transparent PLA Mellow Yellow
⚫ TPU 95A Generic Brand
Assembly Instructions
How It Works
This mechanism works by gear reductions, pulleys and timing belts printed in TPU95A:
Ending Notes
I am NOT a mechanical engineer, so I did a ton of research for this project. But I am sure there are a few design choices that might not be ideal. I welcome the feedback from the community and I'd like to improve upon this project with your help 🤝♥️💪
Future Improvements
For this first version, I wanted to create something that would work for everyone and I was on a deadline to enter the contest. That being said, there are a few areas that I will try to improve in the next version. They are:
- Add a USB-powered version
- Use a GT2 Timing Belt instead of TPU 95A (the TPU tends to loose elasticity over time)
- Smoothen the motion
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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