Anker USB HUB - 4x LED - Twist In 2020 Adapter - Ender, CR-10

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This is a simple and affordable way to illuminate your print area, costing less than $20 and offering non-permanent, modular lighting that can be reused when needed. Print two of these adapters and twist them into the top bar of your printer. Then, clip in an Anker (or similar) 4x USB hub with your preferred choice of one to four USB LEDs, depending on how much light you require. I used a USB extension cable from the hub directly into my Raspberry Pi, but you can use a buck/step-down converter and hardwire this straight from your power supply if desired. Hub: https://amzn.to/2CmdEse LEDs: https://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-USB-LED-Portable-Night-Light-Bright-Mini-Keychain-Camping-Car-Lamp-Module/152806606249?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Extension: https://amzn.to/2Co6dk6 or https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-Mini-A-Male-to-Female-Extension-Cable-Cord-A-A-M-F-3-FT-3-2-000-SOLD/311989252345?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Enjoy your project and feel free to share your creations! If you found my tutorials helpful, consider showing your appreciation by treating me to a cup of coffee using the PayPal button below: <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"> <input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="98PY7JLC48DJN"> <table> <tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Buy me a cup of coffee">Buy me a cup of coffee</td></tr> <tr><td><select name="os0"> <option value="Buy me a cup of coffee">Buy me a cup of coffee $3.00 USD</option> <option value="Buy me a massive cups of coffee">Buy me a massive cups of coffee $5.00 USD</option> <option value="Give me a caffeine coma">Give me a caffeine coma $10.00 USD</option> </select> </td></tr> </table> <input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynow_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> </form> -------------------------------------------------------------- Update 3: I have successfully reduced my LEDs to two, as three were too bright for my camera at night. Two seems to be the perfect number. Update 2: After a week of continuous use, these LEDs (three) are warm to the touch but pose no issue. <b> Update 1: Initially, I had to reduce my LEDs from four to three due to excessive brightness for my camera at night. Adding photos has helped me find the ideal balance with two or three LEDs.