💡 3D-Printed Desk Lamp – Custom Design in Fusion 360

I wanted a small LED lamp for my desk, so I decided to make my own 3D-printed desk lamp. 💡

While searching for lamp designs on MakerWorld, I found many interesting models, but most of them were either not suitable for my desk, used too much filament, or simply didn't match the design I wanted.

After searching for around an hour, I decided to design my own lamp from scratch using Fusion 360.

I designed a compact lamp with a simple, clean appearance and a vertically ribbed lampshade. The complete design consists of four 3D-printed parts: the base, bottom lid, main lampshade, and an additional mounting/assembly component.

The base includes an opening at the back for the DC jack and a front opening for an optional brightness-control potentiometer. I also added a small brightness-level indicator design around the potentiometer area.

After completing the CAD design, I 3D-printed the parts, assembled the electronics, and put everything together to create a functional desk lamp.

This project combines 3D printing, Fusion 360, electronics, and practical product design into a useful addition to my workspace. 🛠️

Electronics

1. LED light source
2. Suitable LED driver / current-limiting circuit
3. DC jack
4. Power supply suitable for the LED
5. Connecting wires
6. Optional potentiometer for brightness control
7. Optional PWM dimmer or LED driver with dimming support

️ 3D Printing

1. 3D-printed lamp base
2. 3D-printed bottom lid
3. 3D-printed lampshade
4. Additional 3D-printed assembly component
5. PLA / PLA+ filament
6. 3D printer

️ Tools

1. Soldering iron
2. Solder wire
3. Wire cutter / stripper
4. Screwdriver
5. Fusion 360
6. 3D printer

started by designing the complete lamp in Fusion 360.

The lamp was designed as four separate parts so that printing and assembly would be easier.

Main Design Parts

1. Base: Contains the electronics and openings for the DC jack and optional potentiometer.
2. Bottom Lid: Closes the bottom of the base and provides access for assembly.
3. Main Lampshade: The upper part of the lamp, designed with vertical lines around the exterior for a decorative appearance.
4. Additional Assembly Part: Used as part of the lamp's mounting and assembly structure.

I focused on keeping the design compact, reducing unnecessary material, and making the parts easy to print and assemble.

After completing the Fusion 360 design, I exported the parts as STL files and prepared them for 3D printing.

I printed all the components using an FDM 3D printer.

The main lampshade features vertical ribs around the surface, giving the lamp a distinctive appearance.

After printing, I removed the parts from the printer and checked the fit between the base, lid, and lampshade.

Next, I prepared the electronics for the lamp.

The LED light source was connected to a suitable power circuit, and the DC jack was installed in the opening at the back of the base.

The front opening was designed for an optional potentiometer that can be used with a compatible dimming circuit to control brightness.

The base also includes a decorative brightness-level indicator around the potentiometer position.

The brightness-control feature is optional and can be added depending on the LED driver and circuit used.

After checking everything, I completed the final assembly of the lamp.

The finished lamp has a compact base and a vertically ribbed lampshade, making it a useful addition to my desk.

The custom design also allows the lamp to be modified or redesigned according to different requirements.

I can share the 3D-printable lamp parts with this project so other makers can download and print their own version.

3D Printing Information

1. File format: STL
2. Printing method: FDM
3. Material: PLA / PLA+
4. Design software: Fusion 360

The parts can be modified to fit different LED modules, electronics, or enclosure requirements.

This project started with a simple requirement: I needed a small LED lamp for my desk.

After searching for existing designs and not finding one that matched my requirements, I decided to design my own lamp in Fusion 360.

By designing the base, bottom lid, lampshade, and assembly components separately, I was able to create a custom lamp that combines practical functionality with a clean 3D-printed appearance.

Through this project, I gained experience with:

1. 💡 LED lamp design
2. 📐 Fusion 360
3. 🖨️ 3D printing
4. 🔌 Electronics assembly
5. 🧩 Mechanical design
6. 🛠️ Product development

Thanks for checking out my project! 💡

If you build your own version, feel free to share it.