Transformation of a Clarke SAM170 Desk Mounted Magnifying LED Lamp into the USS Enterprise

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<p>One of the most useful tools I have in my workshop is a Clarke SAM170 Desk Mounted Magnifying LED Lamp.</p><p>I use it as a desk lamp above my Prusa i3 MK2 printer and also as a magnifying glass when carrying out fiddly operations such as soldering small components. It is also a great light source when taking photographs.</p><p>For many years I have thought that the lamp resembles the starship U.S.S. Enterprise from the original series of Star Trek. I decided to 3D print components to add to the lamp to make the resemblance more accurate.</p><p>No modification of the lamp is required except for the replacement of four 12mm self-tapping screws with 18mm versions.</p><p>The exploded view shows all elements of the model. &nbsp;Note that there are two types of pins. The ones shown in white have constant diameter along the length while the blue ones are dual diameter. &nbsp;The latter allow some adjustment of the nacelles.</p><p>The red component is the bracket that is attached to the lamp. &nbsp;The green triangular plate slides into the bracket.</p><p>When attaching the bracket to the lamp, gently screw in the replacement four M3 x 18mm screws. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AS THE BRACKET MAY CRACK. The holes in the bracket are close to the edges so the PLA is thin at these points.</p><p>All components should be printed with white PLA except the parabolic dish assembly (copper PLA) and the characters on the saucer section (black PLA).</p><p>I look forward to seeing other variations of this idea.</p><p>This project is a remix of the excellent USS Enterprise model by &nbsp;Neophyte on Thingiverse: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8100">Starship Enterprise by Neophyte - Thingiverse</a></p>