STR-CLG-M
- It takes about
- 1-2hrs
- It costs about
- 20€
- Difficulty
- Low
- License
-
Structure Ceiling Medium
By following the instructions below and/or downloading the linked files you agree to the specified license agreement.
Tools
3d printer
Drill
Handsaw
Pliers
Material
Aluminium Tube - 150cm
Wall Screw
Raw Plug
Coloured Filament - PETG
Superglue
Metal wire - 50cm
Components
O-ring - 3x (R6)
Magnet sphere - See E-components
Metric screw - M4 50mm
Electronic components
Downloads
1 Overview
1.1. CLG Overview
2 Printing
Wise advice
If you don’t have a 3D printer, look for a local Fablab, a local maker, or you can order it online
2.1. Printing
After downloading the files (3D print section above) download and print the pieces with the following printing settings:
- Nozzle: 0.4
- Material: PETG
- 0.2 mm layer height
- Infill: 70% for the shaft
3 Preparation
3.1. Cutting the tube
Cut the tube into the given length, we recommend the use of a metal saw for a clean cut. Make sure to have a straight cut
Make sure to correct and refine the cut using sand paper and/or a file
4 Assembly
Warning
Make sure the glue stays on the outer side of the edge.It must not touch the magnet or its housing. Apply some pressure and let dry for at least 15min
Warning
Do not ever try to cut the magnet. High risk of implosion
4.1. Assembly of the magnet ball joint
Place the magnet into the joint body
Apply carefully small amount of superglue (ideally gel) over the rim of the body
Carefully position the cap ontop of the body, pressing the pieces together to ensure proper bonding
Slide the o-rings onto the upper and bottom slots (incase more friction is needed use a 3rd one in the middle slot)
Warning
Is the magnet free?
Shake the magnet-ball joint and make sure that the magnet is free inside. If it is stuck improvise to free it (i.e. with a thin pencil through the body bottom). If it does not work try to gently remove the cap and repeat the operation
4.2. Assembly of the magnet ball joint
4.3. Assembly of the cap
Apply carefully small amount of superglue (ideally gel) over the rim of the body
Carefully position the cover on top of the body, pressing the pieces together to ensure proper bonding
Slide the o-ring onto one of the slots (in case more friction is needed use a 2nd one in the other slot)
+ options for cable
4.4. Placing the holding ring
Slide the wire through the hole of the ring and into the wire clamp
Use the plier to press the sleeve firmly fixing it on the wire; use the pliers as well to cut the excessing length of the wire
Pull the wire through the hole and let the glat sleeve fit into the internal slot of the ring
Slide the tube inside the ring
4.5. Assembly of the structure
4.6. Finalising for ceiling mounting
Slide the wire through the hole of the 3D print and into the wire clamp
Use the plier to press the sleeve firmly fixing it on the wire; use the pliers as well to cut the excessing lenght of the wire
Pull the wire through the hole and let the glat sleeve fit into the internal slot of the 3D print
4.7. Drilling
Mark with a pencil the desired position of the knob. Drill a hole with a wall bit of 8 mm
Hammer the wall dowel fully into the hole
4.8. Mounting
Pass the screw through the plug and fix it together onto the wall
Screw the ceiling plug to the fixed wall piece
Wise advice
Make sure to gently accompany the tube until it touches the ceiling
Wise advice
The position of the ring along the pole determines its angle
4.9. Final step
5 STR-CLG-M is ready!
