Practical and Decorative Applications: Levitating moon lamps serve both practical and decorative purposes. As a source of light, they offer a gentle and comforting glow suitable for relaxation, meditation, or creating a cozy atmosphere. Additionally, these lamps make stunning decorative pieces, acting as a focal point in any space, whether it be a bedroom, living room, or office.

I couldn't have done all this without help from my engineering teacher. I want to thank my wonderful teacher Ms. Berbawy for being patient with all the beginner mistakes that I made and encouraging me to challenge myself! Using the Hole feature, I created two holes of 25mm diameter at the center of the base and at the side of the base's walls. These holes are necessary for the wires of the LED lights to reach the cylinder.

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For my base design, I had a hollow base with a diameter of 6 inches (152.4mm) and walls of 3mm wide. The cylinder in the middle had a diameter of 1.8 inches (45.72), just a little smaller than the hole of the sphere because you will need to wrap your LED lights around this cylinder. The walls of this cylinder were 1mm wide. The space where the cylinder meets the base should be empty since the wires of the LED lights will need to go through the cylinder. Plan for two holes with diameters of 25mm in the walls of the base and the cylinder; the wires of the LED light will go through them. Then I created a construction line from the center of the hole that leads to the cylinder to the hole in the wall of the base. I drew another 37mm line that is tangent to this line, connecting them to both sides of the circle. Use the coincident tool to make sure they are really attached to the circle. The light in the moon lamp is powered by magnetic induction. The same electromagnetic force that causes the moon lamp to levitate above the base lights the moon. Typical delivery time frame is between 5 to 7 business days however, you may receive your items much earlier. Our Guarantee

The STL is ready, but there is one more thing to do before it can be printed. The bottom of the STL isn't flat, so it needs to be altered before printing. I made sure the Cut Type said "Discard Half", then accepted the cut. When exporting, make sure the model is still an STL file. Add a little bit of magic to every room at night while you're reading your books or simply admiring the beauty of the moon before bed. The Original Moon Lamp is a piece of art. It has been meticulously crafted by our expert and eagle eyed designers using the very latest high quality NASA satellite images. This amazingly detailed piece looks just as amazing whether it’s lit up or not and makes for a stunning display piece that is sure to start many conversations.Decide on a design for the ledge. I wanted mine to be a rectangular box of 37mm by 62mm. I marked my design onto the styrofoam using a pen. I used the Rotate tool to create the hollow base. Make sure the body is the sketch that was drawn in Step 1 and the rotational axis is the y-axis. Typical delivery time frame is between 7 to 10 business days however, you may receive your items much earlier.

For safety, I went over the rectangle and made sure that the two points at the bottom are connected to the side. Then I deleted the center construction line and finished the sketch.

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Although the final product and designs that can be seen in the previous steps seem simple, I actually went through multiple versions of each part before achieving the finalized product due to being completely new to the design process and 3D printing. While I originally only had a very basic project consisting of the moon lithophane and a simple light, over the course of the project I improved my original plan by adding a base, cylinder, and LED lights that change color. Again, don't be afraid to improve your project throughout your working process! The LED light kit should have an RGB control box with extrusions containing holes. I measured all the dimensions of the control box and the diameter of the holes using the dial calipers. This step is extremely important, measure every part of the control box, especially the extrusions, before purchasing screws. The Science Behind Levitation: Levitating moon lamps achieve their awe-inspiring floating effect through the principles of magnetic levitation. Employing the concept of electromagnetic forces, these lamps use magnets to suspend the moon-shaped light source in mid-air. By carefully balancing magnetic forces, a delicate equilibrium is created, resulting in an illusion of levitation. Using this line, I drew a rectangle to the center hole of the base. The sides should be 62mm and the rectangle should overlap and partly cover the hole. I created another sketch on the top of the base and drew two circles with diameters of 45.72 and 35.72 from the center. These are the circles that will form the cylinder