2020 LED Lighting Mount - HyperCube CoreXY

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I decided to add LED lighting to my finished HyperCube, making sure it was sleek and unobtrusive. The LED Strip aluminum extrusion I chose came with a diffuser, end caps, and mounting brackets. Although the end caps could have been used alone, they wouldn't work with the 2020 extrusion of the printer. To solve this problem, I created a combination of end caps and mounting brackets that would hold the aluminum extrusion inside the top frame without interfering with the XY movement. My installation lights up three sides. These brackets are compatible with any 2020 extrusion and can be used with printers of all sizes by simply cutting the aluminum extrusion to the correct length for your machine. Be sure to print the brackets with supports, as there are overhangs. You will need two dual brackets and one RH and one LH bracket. Apply the LED strip to the extrusions and connect the strips by soldering wires between them. To keep the wires from pulling on the strips, I suggest hot gluing each connection. I daisy-chained my lights at the front two corners and then ran the wires down the right rear corner. Additionally, I added a dimmer to my setup. There are many brands of LED Strip and Aluminum Extrusion available, but here are the items I used: LED Strip - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B008GYTVSY, Aluminum Extrusion - https://www.amazon.com/Diffusers-StarlandLed-Aluminum-Complete-Accessories/dp/B0721744QQ. The RioRand RR-PWM 15V Voltage Motor Controller works perfectly as an LED Dimmer: https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-RR-PWM-15V-Voltage-Motor-Controller/dp/B00N30UK2M. If you're interested in building your own HyperCube, here's my design: http://www.thingiverse.com/make:272257. And if you'd like to see another version of the printer, I have two HyperCubes: https://www.thingiverse.com/make:406713