You're a braver man than I! 😂 My desk bends worryingly when I lean on it! This lighting solotion is very, very cool - I'm definitely going to try and put something like this together when I have the money 😁
This is what learning is meant for! Solving problems! You have a problem, visualize a solution, and make it real by learning what you need to know! Love your channel Dev! Keep it up!
I guess you could say you were *enlightened* when you first thought about this project. Also, this idea was *lit* -- I found it rather *illuminating* . Thanks for *shedding some light* on how it works, especially the pulley system and the one way 3D printed stopper. Overall, it really *brightened* up my day. I was *delighted*
Wow how awesome. It's great when you share videos of personal projects like this, especially those that are more intricate and involve a lot of planning and design when it comes to functionality! 😊👍🏾 I do wonder, though, when will the next non-3D printing project be?🤔
@David I never said I didn't like 3D printing! 😧 I know that the whole bulk of the channel is dedicated to 3D printing and even though (to call myself out😅) I don't own one, I subscribed because I loved finding out the process that gets to the final product... when I had first stumbled on this channel, I basically binged his videos cause they were so dope! The artistic and analytic approach, the projects, the editing, Devin's "humor". And in any case, I brought up the non-3D project suggestion, because he's done a couple in the past and I was wondering if he had anymore in plan for the future. You don't need high tech to create stuff... and Devin has even mentioned multiple times that this is really what the channel is about: to Make Anything. 😎
you are on top of your game lately man, now a custom desk to go along, start with inexpenisive wooden kitchen countertops, i built so many desks and other stuff with them, highly recommend it!
An idea I have to add to this is to use, if you can find one, a long, flexible, bright led panel light. Same concept, but the panel arcs, instead of having two lights forming an angle. A benefit of this would be that the arc would create a focal point that you can adjust.
Wow, this is really genius! I love seeing how you went from a great idea in your head to a real solution. The pull string was a great touch too. You really have an eye for design and beauty! Neistat = function. Make Anything = form & function!
I'm building my printer and it is almost done. This is the kind of things I would like to design and print. Thanks for this inspiring video. Loved watching you do it.
I have the same problem... most intense light is the ceiling fan behind me (throws shadows), and the primary work light is a magnifying "task light" which isn't enough light for serious work. This is a fantastic idea, but "Albatross" is kind of an unlucky name for it. :) Also, the cord pull is nice. I 3D printed a tiny lightbulb (the old-school incandescent bulb) shape out of glow-in-the-dark ABS with a screw eye screwed into it for the pull on my light.
I really love your projects since they are practical uses not just toys. I was thinking during the video how youd automate the whole setup. Was thinking a motor to control the motion and wifi outlets to control the lights on and off would be cool to see all happen at once.
8:20 That is a Problem I would never even have thought about. In Germany most houses are made of brick and concrete, if I want to hang something from my ceiling, any point will do (as long as there are no cables or other stuff like that in the way). I often even have problems drilling holes because the ceilings of my house are made of some super hard stuff that tends to melt drill bits ^^'
Pro-tip, if you put heat shrink on the end of the paracord and then melt it through that (being careful not to burn a hole in it) the pressure from the heat shrink will make the paracord melt into a solid plastic end rather than curling/melting unevenly.
great build. i love the details. also, I will use that 3D printed pulley solution! thanks. Motorized is a great next step. Wireless controller would be cool, too! keep up the great work. Russ from Coral Springs, Florida, USA
I will say that I probably won't invest in SkillShare, but I'm definitely going to be getting some Dragon Tape (it sounds pretty handy) and some LEDs and have a go at something like this. You should get an Amazon reference link, I would make a point to use it!
Great project and an awesome practical use for 3D printing. It came out fantastic! I can't help but be amused that you were worried about the old task light hitting the new Mac but didn't take it off the desk while drilling and hanging stuff directly above it 😁. Edit - how much heat do those lamps generate?
Broooooo, awesome idea! Some automation though, as you mentioned, a motor, some light control, so you don't have to yank it and wait for it to stop dangling...like some voice control? :D
The friction in the 608s I think helped in this case, but if they're like the ones I picked up they're packed with grease and a little wd40 will make them move a little more freely for other projects. I'm going to guess de-greasing them even with a lubricant will probably shorten their lifespan though.
Hey Devin! Another amazing video - I’ve been watching since the beginning and I love seeing you and your content grow! Keep up the good work! What pen were you using around 5:00? Thank you so much ! ❤️
"Build your skills on this awesome paid website... I needed to learn a new skill so I went to RU-vid... I'll link in the description." But I do like this pulley system. Vertically store all the things!
i am watching this video at 3 am and when he turned on that light i almost died, my eyes were suffering because my phone's "lowest" brightness is still to bright haha, nice video, would watch it again but not before dawn
You should test 3D printed keys, because it would be super cool to test. You would get a TON of views! Also, how would I become a sponsor. I own a company and want to sponsor you.
