5050/WS2812 LED Light Diffuser for Choker

cults3d

I recently designed a simple LED choker from fabric-covered WS2811 addressable LED strips. The lights are composed of extremely harsh tiny points of light, prompting me to print small light pipe diffuser caps that fit on top of each 5050-style RGB LED to diffuse the light and carry it through the fabric lining to the outside. After testing different designs in OpenSCAD, I settled on "Style 4" as my preferred option. Style 1 worked well but was challenging to print due to its fragile nature, often breaking when attempting to remove it from the build plate. Styles 2 and 3 were both unsuccessful prints, primarily due to severe overhangs that required excessive cleanup. In contrast, Style 4 is a refined version of Style 1 with reduced overhangs, making it easier to print and less prone to damage during removal.