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Bill of Materials
- 1 x 1: Plug in Light Socket - Pendant Hanging Lantern Cord - 8.2Ft Lamp Cord with Switch E26/E27 Light Bulb Extension Cable, Black, 2 Pack from the Zarnicy Store on Amazon
- 5-10 x 1: 3/16" fender washers
Description
Boost Me (for free)
If this Atomic Rocket Lamp earns a spot on your nightstand or end table, please consider throwing a Boost my way! I spent a lot of time dialing in the internal socket holder and the weighted base system so it feels like a premium piece of decor rather than a light plastic toy. Seeing your makes and reading your feedback helps me keep designing high-end MCM prints for the community!
A 100% 3D-printable tribute to the Space Age. This design moves away from thin, "crunchy" vase-mode prints to create a substantial, high-end accent piece. Featuring the iconic MCM Spoke design and a hidden weighting system, this lamp is engineered to feel like a premium piece of decor rather than a plastic toy.
The "Pro" Features
- Weighted Base System: To prevent tipping and give the lamp a professional "heft," the base includes an internal cavity. I recommend pausing the print at the designated layer to superglue 3/16" fender washers into the base. * Solid-Wall Rocket Shade: Designed with 2 walls for durability and superior light diffusion, avoiding the fragility of vase mode.
- Custom Socket Holder: Engineered specifically for standard E12 (Candelabra) kits with a threaded mounting nut.
Print Settings (Optimized for Bambu P1S/X1C)
| Component | Walls | Infill | Supports? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Shade | 2-3 | 0% | No | Keeps the light path clear and the diffusion smooth. |
| Hub, Legs, & Spoke | 4* | 15-20% | No | Consistent settings for a uniform "solid" feel. |
| Socket Holder | 4 | 15-20% | Yes | The only part requiring supports for the internal threads/flange. |
Note on the Base: I have added extra walls to the bottom of the base in the design to increase structural grounding and durability where it meets the surface.
The "Pause for Weight" Step
- Slice the Main Hub/Base.
- Locate the layer just before the weight cavity closes.
- In Bambu Studio, right-click the layer slider and select "Add Pause."
- Drop in your 3/16" fender washers.
- Pro-Tip: Add a dab of superglue to the washers to prevent any vibration or rattling once the lamp is in use.
BOM (Hardware Needed)
- Socket: Standard E12 Candelabra socket kit with a threaded mounting nut. I used "Plug in Light Socket - Pendant Hanging Lantern Cord - 8.2Ft Lamp Cord with Switch E26/E27 Light Bulb Extension Cable, Black, 2 Pack"
- Bulb: LED Candelabra bulb (Required—incandescent bulbs will get too hot for the plastic).
- Weights: 3/16" Fender Washers.
- Adhesive: Superglue for the weights.
Assembly Instructions
- Shade: Snap the Rocket Shade onto the central hub/spokes
- Electronics: Feed the cord throught bulb holder, then the center of the spoke, then the bottom of the base.
- The Hub: Slide the socket assembly into the central hub.
- The Spoke & Base: Place the central hub onto the base, the top of the base will easily slide into the cutoout of the central hub. Be aware of the direction of the seams.
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
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