5x7 Lithophane Photo Frame

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*LITHOPHANE not included; this is for the frame only!* ***Update 1/6/2020: The base design was revised to print vertically without supports.* This frame holds a 7x5 flat lithophane with a backlight. Some assembly required. Links to used parts are below. The Lithophanemaker.com website was used to create the lithophane file. Dimensions: Photo size: 7" x 5" or 177.8mm x 127mm Border/Base Height: 5mm Total width: 188.8mm Total height: 137mm Base depth: 3mm Print the base vertically; it should print fine without supports. The front can be printed face up or face down, whichever results in the best surface from your printer. You'll need to glue the front to the base, as there is a ridge for a secure fit. An LED light strip was cut and 7 rows of lights were run; you probably don't need that many, but it's nice to have a bright display. A switch (Amazon link: [on/off switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B9RPLZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)) was used; there's a rectangular hole in the base for it. A 12v power adapter plug (Amazon link: [Female 12v power connection](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015OCV5Y8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)) was used; there's a circular hole in the base for it. A 12v power adapter (Amazon link: [B00FEOB4EI](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FEOB4EI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)) was used. The switch and connector were glued into the frame using Gorilla Glue. Some wire is also required; soldering was done to connect all the LED strips together, making a light panel. If there's an easier way to do this, please let me know; this is what I could figure out. The LightPanel might be removable so it's easier to do all the wiring and then just slide it in. It's worth noting that the Cap is a little small right now; it slides in but doesn't hold tight. It's not recommended to glue it, because you'll never get your lithophane or light panel out again without breaking the frame.