LED Bracket for the Printrbot Simple Metal

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----- Summary ----- The LED Bracket illuminates the extruder with bright light, making it easier to see the filament as it emerges. Ideally, the bracket swivels for flexibility in positioning the light source for better angles when taking photos. This LED Bracket is not compatible with "print one at a time" settings. ----- Print Settings ----- Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: Yes Supports: No ----- How I Designed This ----- I attached a small LED Strip to the curved bracket using double-sided tape. The bracket is held in place by a clip that fits onto the metal sensor, as shown in the picture. A M3 bolt holds everything together. The light shines directly onto the hotend, making it easier to see the filament being extruded. While not ideal for fan shrouds that cover the entire hotend, I haven't tried using it yet. I got this idea from a link on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:628954) and modified it to suit my personal aesthetic needs. Extra Materials These are the materials I used to complete this project: LED Strips DC adapter M3 Bolt and nut Sandpaper (100 grit works well) --- Support 3D Creator --- If you'd like to help me create more cool things, remake existing designs, or simply buy me a coffee to fuel my creativity, please click here.