Echo Dot LED Lighting Station

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Good Morning or Evening! This is a slightly modified design from my previous work, featuring a larger arm and different setup. Four upper LED light bar options are available for easy printing using the same lower section. The larger unit comes with a cog base as well. If you want to use this as a night stand lamp, I recommend the 2 strip led with remote option. You can find links below along with a small build photo showing the soldering setup. This is an LED desktop or night stand lamp designed specifically for the Amazon Echo Dot v2. I created it in Fusion 360 with inspiration from the ongoing contest here on MyMiniFactory sponsored by Sindoh, keeping 3d printing in mind throughout the design process. Minimal support is required only for the micro USB plug in on the back of the device, and this should work well for most any minimally calibrated printer. The echo dot drops into the base and plugs in as normal. The LED light source can be anything you want, but I opted for three options: up to #2 12-SMD 5050 (available in white and blue) dome light widely used in many vehicles shown in the pictures. This is a 12-volt light that can be wired into any 12v adapter with an inline switch if desired. The design also includes a 6v (USB driven) light, allowing advanced users to modify the single USB cable to power both the Amazon Echo Dot and the single LED. In total, this design offers three different light options and includes corresponding arms for each type. The lower arm is the same for each upper arm used to make it easier to print. I made this because I use the Echo Dot here at my desk for music and/or useless information :). From time to time, I need a bit of additional light to help illuminate my workspace for soldering or just seeing things more clearly- or it could be used as soft mood lighting as well. More pictures will follow along with assembly and final product instructions. Easy printing requires only minimal support on the micro USB plug in the main housing. I recommend using .15-layer height, 22% infill, 2 or 3 walls, and 4-5 top and bottom layers. Please let me know if you have any questions. Materials Required: PLA (or other material of your preference) - 100 grams; for the 12v light source, I recommend PETG for the upper arm since they produce a bit of heat compared to smaller output lights. #1 LED of choice (able to fit in a @29mm x 29mm square) 2. STL= Large Upper Arm Amazon LED Strips M4 x12 (cut to length) https://amzn.to/2MLDNDP 3. Dual Strip LED Upper Arm with remote https://amzn.to/2BrkETa Assembly Instructions: This is a straight-forward process. I find it best to test fit all the parts and pieces needed before assembly. Start by soldering the wires onto the LED, using approximately 250mm of 28-gauge silicone insulated wire in contrasting colors. Once the LED wires are connected, feed them through the wire chase starting from the LED cavity through the arm and out the top side. Next, feed the wires from the upper arm through the lower arm by the same process, starting at the forked end. Once the wires are complete, mount the LED (can be press fit when using the 12v one linked - be careful not to pinch your wires but there should be ample clearance under the light).