Lithophane Lamp G9 Socket Adapter
Source: Thingiverse by c10l
The Lithophane Lamp G9 Socket Adapter is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by c10l. I printed this lithophane lamp: It's great but the hole on the bottom was too large for the G9 socket I had for it so I designed this adapter. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I printed this lithophane lamp: It's great but the hole on the bottom was too large for the G9 socket I had for it so I designed this adapter. I've printed it in PLA but any material should work. To mount the socket, thread the mains lead through the bottom hole in the adapter, solder/join the mains lead with the socket's wires and isolate them with heatshrink tubing or electrical tape. Pull the mains lead as much as possible whilst maintaining pressure in the hole, stuff the wires inside the adapter, screw the socket to the adapter using M3 screws. At this point, you can just push the assembly from underneath the lamp. In my case it sat firmly in place but depending on your printer's dimensional accuracy it might be loose. If that's the case, there are a couple of M3 holes on the bottom o…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Lithophane Lamp G9 Socket Adapter is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by c10l.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by c10l, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.