House Light - Tardis

Update: a new version of the tardis-cover is nearly finished (minimum 4 perimeter, symetrical, prepared to be printed in parts. Estimated date: end of april

A modular wall mounted light, with the possibility of adding individually styled covers.

The light consists of 5 modules:

1.) the Bulb-base - see shopping list

2.) the Core: that is the hex-mesh that mounts to the wall, holds, the Bulb-base, the Shade and the Cover.

3.) the Adapter, that defines the wall mounting for the core. Core and Adapter need to be merged to one printed module (blender, cad or slicer). Any custom made Adapter needs to have same dimensions as the original to allow the Cover to fit onto the Core.

Core and Adapter → See original model (https://www.printables.com/model/1111443)

4.) the individual Cover

5.) a Shade, that allows for shading the light individually

Needed besides Printer-Parts:

• Bulb-base: https://amzn.to/3PLhC2f or others - check hole distances.

• Wire Connectors: https://amzn.to/4aFHTHz, https://amzn.to/3TWM10b or others

• 2 M5-Screws for the Adapter-wall-connection (check with your individual wall ;-)

• 2 M3-Screws and nuts for the fixture of the bulb-base to the core

Known issues:

• Tardis-Cover top and bottom do not fit perfectly together. Working on v2 with:

  • Thicker walls to shield more of the light through the blue filament

  • Adapted Dimensions to allow better printing in 2 parts and fitting them together.

• The flat adapter - fixed plain on the wall requires to digitally cut the wall-side-base of the tardis. Keep that in mind using e.g. custom Covers

Disclaimer:

• Ensure that you install the light according to your local codes regarding electricity and water resistance. If unsure consult your local electrician.

Printing / Installation Help:

• The cage has dimensions: 115mm x 115mm x 150mm. The Adapter extends out of these dimensions. 

• The cover has inner dimensions 118mm x 118mm

• Select the Adapter or design your own and merge with the cage

• Mount two 10cm wires and add wire connectors

• Mount a bulb-fitting into the cage

• Screw the Cage to your wall, connect the wires accordingly - be sure that the power is off (fuse or switches)

• Place the cover over the cage.

Tardis:Cover (v1)

• Print both covers (top and bottom), glue them together and push the window module into it.