Fluval Flex 57L light reflector

prusaprinters

<p>Update:</p> <p>I've made a new version that hangs down a tad more and has sidecovers. Thus not blinding you when standing to the side of the aquarium.</p> <p>A quickly made light reflector for the Fluval Flex 57L (15gal) aqarium lamp.</p> <p>It simply slots in between the gap of the lamp and lid.</p> <p>It also works very well when using the lid arms/props <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4007592">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4007592</a></p> <p>When lifting the lid and leaning it against the wall behind the aquarium, the lamp is basically useless for illuminating the aquarium and only blinds you.</p> <p>So I made this simple light reflector to both shield me from the LEDs, but also direct some of that light downwards.</p> <p>The parts needs to be glued together:</p> <p>-Align the "left" and "right" parts.</p> <p>-Check which way the "middle" part fits on top.</p> <p>-Add glue to the middle part and align it with the front edges of the left and right part.</p> <p>When that is done you can add some reflective or aluminium tape to the bottom of the reflector.</p> <p>I didn't have any of that tape at home though, so I just glued some aluminium foil to it. But tape would have been easier.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>I would suggest printing each part seperately and slowly to get a better surface finish. And also orient them like supplied (standing up) to get the most strength out of the parts.</p> <p>If you print them all together you might get lumpy seams when the hotend moves between the objects (see photos...).</p> </p> Category: Pets