SixLight – a Modular Adjustable Light for Makers

I needed a lamp that could adapt to my workspace, that follow me during my wo, and be lightweight and orientable.

So I designed and built SixLight — a customizable, orientable lighting system for makers and creators.

All STL and STEP files are available on GitHub: https://github.com/GivenPlane/SixLight

You can watch the full design and build video on YouTube

Parts List

Structural Frame

1. 6× 50x50x1000 mm Aluminum profile, 2 mm thick (Part 001)
2. 6× 3D printed frame joints (Part 002)
3. 6× 3D printed spheres (Part 003)
4. 6× M8 × 165 mm threaded bars (Part 004)
5. 24× M5×65 mm hex socket head cap screws, stainless steel (Part 005)
6. 6× M8 self-locking hex nuts, stainless steel (Part 006)
7. 24× M5 hex nuts, stainless steel (Part 007)
8. 6× M8 eyebolts (Part 008)
9. 1× 30x30x1818 mm Aluminum profile, 2 mm thick (Part 019)

LED Fixture Mounting

1. 6× Industrial 120 cm LED batten housings (Part 011)
2. 6× 30x30x640 mm Aluminum profiles, 2 mm thick (Part 012)
3. 12× 3D printed caps (Part 010)
4. 12× Symmetrical half ball sockets (Part 013)
5. 24× M5 stainless steel washers (Part 016)
6. 12× M5 hex nuts, stainless steel (Part 017)
7. 12× M5×50 mm hex socket head cap screws, stainless steel (Part 018)
8. 24× Aluminum rivets Ø 3 mm × 10 mm (Part 020)
9. 2× Aluminum rivets Ø 5 mm × 10 mm (Part 021)

Spherical Clamp

1. 6× Female threaded fixing rings (Part 014)
2. 6× Male threaded fixing rings (Part 015)

The SixLight frame is composed of six 50x50 mm aluminum tubes arranged in a hexagon.

At each corner, a 3D printed spherical housing is mounted.

Using carbon fiber tubes instead of aluminum can reduce the total frame weight by over 3 kg, while maintaining similar dimensions.

> Apply threadlocker to the M8 eyebolt (part 008) and the M8 self-locking nut (part 006) during assembly to ensure long-term stability.

Each LED batten is mounted on a reinforced aluminum tube (30x30 mm), riveted for strength.

At each end of the reinforcement bar, two spherical mount halves are fixed to form a housing for the ball joint.

Each sphere fits into a set of two spherical jaws that cradle it securely.

These are held together with a threaded clamping ring.

Once tightened, the lamp remains in the selected position.

The joint allows for a full 360° rotation and ±30° tilt.

This version was fixed to the ceiling using a commercial pulley and cable system.

The electrical connection is simply made using standard 220V AC cabling.

All parts were printed using a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon with a 0.6 mm nozzle and basic PLA without any supports.

All components, except for the spherical joint, are printed with 100% infill for maximum strength.

The sphere is printed with:

- 5 perimeters

- 6 bottom layers

- 6 top layers

- 30% infill

Since the joint relies on precise fit, it is recommended to print one piece first and test the assembly.

If the fit is too tight or too loose, adjust the slicer's external dimension parameters slightly until the desired tolerance is achieved.

!IMPORTANT - To ensure smooth threading and avoid jamming on the layer ridges of the printed part, components 013 (spherical jaw halves) and 015 (male threaded fixing ring) should be sanded with fine-grit sandpaper.