Introduction: Moon Lamp With Remote
Hello Everyone,
I was inspired by https://www.instructables.com/Print-Your-Own-Moon/ and printed various sizes of the moon.
They turned out good, but my challenges were
- Making it portable, rechargeable
- Work with and without wire
- Stronger
- Electronic circuit for the lamp
- Multi colors
- Easy service/troubleshooting
- Wooden stand
In this instructable, I will share how I made one
Do let me know your comments and suggestions
Step 1: What Do We Need ?
- 3d Printed Moon (see the next step for more details)
- Lithium battery from an old phone (width less than 28mm)
- RGB LED strip
- RGB controller with remote
- TP4056 - lithium battery charger
- MT3608- DC step-up convertor
- 5.5x2.1mm power jack
- Push-button
- Wires
- Soldering iron
- Hot-glue
- Multimeter
- Scrap wooden plank
- Jigsaw
- PVA glue / fevicol
- 13/64" dowels
Step 2: 3d Printing the Moon
- Download STL files from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4749712
- Printed with white PLA at 0.2mm resolution
- Took 33hrs approx for the moon and 40 minutes for the cap
- I adjusted the cap based on components I had
- I have also kept a plain cap stl, that can be customizer based on your requirement/components
Step 3: Circuit Diagram
- The battery is charged by TP4056
- The output of TP4056 is stepped up to 12V using MT3608
- This is the input voltage for the RGB controller via a switch
Step 4: Testing: RBG LED Strip
- Before starting building, testing individual components is recommended
- Here I am testing RGB LED strip
Step 5: Testing It All Together
- I have a habit to test all components individually and then together before the final assembly
- This helps me to adjust/troubleshoot if there are issues with individual components
- I had to replace the battery and adjust the length of the led strip to reduce brightness
Step 6: Reducing Size
- Most of the components I used were barebone, except the RGB controller
- So I removed the outer casing and removed any connectors
- I soldered the led strip with the help of some soft and short length wires as shown
Step 7: Assembly
- Fix the power jack connector and the switch on the cap as shown
- Using double side tape, stick the TP4056 and MT3608 on the battery ( on one side)
- On the other side stick the RGB controller
- Make all wire connections as per the circuit diagram
- Test the Moon Lamp
- Take rest of the day Off
Step 8: Stand
- Cut 6 wooden fingers 2.5"x0.5"
- Drill 5mm or 13/64" holes as shown
- Using 13/64" dowels and fevicol, assemble the stand
- Sand the stand and apply varnish for a natural look
Step 9: Adore
- Charge the battery
- Set the moon on the stand
- Set color of the moon to your mood
- Adore it's beautify
Thanks for reading this article
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58 Comments
7 months ago on Step 9
Excellent project!
7 months ago on Step 9
Looks great. The buck converter you have used will probably still draw some current when the light is off so putting the switch before it will likely make the battery last longer.
7 months ago
hello very good projectI have a query I want to print moon ball but with another image background you know if it is possibleand I would also like to know how it was donethe bolus and the thread an explanation or a tutorial is possibleThank you
Reply 7 months ago
Hi
Yes, https://www.lithophanemaker.com/Lithophane%20Spher...
I have not tried it yet
Thanks
Reply 7 months ago
Thank you
1 year ago
Great instruction!
Instead of the wooden base I made a lunar lander base, inspired from the Apollo 11 eagle lander:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/55499-lunar-l...
Reply 1 year ago
I will try, thanks for sharing
Reply 1 year ago
Very cool. I love the base!
1 year ago
Someone should sell these. I'd but one.
Reply 1 year ago
Moon Lamp, LOGROTATE 3D Print LED 16 Colors RGB Moon Light, Decorative Lights Night Light with Remote&Touch Control and Adjustable Brightness & USB Recharge for Kids Lovers Birthday Gifts (6.0 inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1WH5WH/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_A73CD87W8JCNNWJTFHS7
Reply 1 year ago
Thank you so much!
1 year ago
Nice design. I needed one fast so I did not have time to do the full assembly and I found this lamp kit, which is a perfect match for the socket and a simpler project for thos that find the electronics part challenging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DNNWMCK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_2QMQKP5RPS82W96A7Y3G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Reply 1 year ago
Hi Mikhail, this is a tugesten lamp, it will melt the moon. Use similar with led light not over 1w
Reply 1 year ago
You are correct. The kit comes with a regular bulb. I replaced it with this bulb https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCTG1P1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Reply 1 year ago
Looks nice
1 year ago on Step 8
Thank you Amit - Excellent project!
I 3D printed a stand of the same shape from dark brown wood PLA filament: https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Stand-for-a-Moon-Lamp/
Reply 1 year ago
I like your stand...
Reply 1 year ago
Thank you - and I like your moon lamp! I have voted for you in the contest.
Reply 1 year ago
Thanks
1 year ago
Wow beautiful!!!