IP cam IR LED cover

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I created my own IP cam IR LED cover since the one I found didn't work for me. This generic IP cam helps me keep an eye on my printer without making multiple trips to check on its progress. The cam has 11 IR LEDs and the printer's LED lights, so too much light at night can wash out a lot of detail. This cover blocks the IR LEDs, allowing the printer's lights to illuminate the prints. The lens shroud measured about 22.7mm in diameter, so I made the center hole 22.5mm in diameter to ensure it would fit snugly over the shroud and be held securely in place with TPU material that can stretch enough to cover it tightly. As you can see, the fit worked out great. When I placed my phone in front of the cam to take a picture with the cover on, one shot shows the IR LEDs coming on and shining through the cover - at least as far as the phone's camera is concerned. The cover is made from black Foxsmart TPU with just 10% infill, so we'll see if that blocks the IR light enough or if I need to reprint it with more infill or add tape over it.