LED Light Clip for Rostock max / Orion printers

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This is an LED clip that attaches to the base of the extruded aluminum of the SeeMeCNC Rostock Max and Orion 3D printers. The clip portion of this attachment works very well indeed. However, the problem arises when the effector collides with the light if you are printing something large. The light clip is specifically designed for 5mm LEDs. I utilized the 50pcs Mixed Colour 5mm Leds Pre Wired Light 12v 20cm Bulb found here: https://amzn.com/B00PI2SWZA. To accommodate this, I drilled a small hole to allow the wires to go directly into the cabinet of the printer. The light flickers when printing directly to the power supply. To resolve this issue, I added a DROK DC Step Down Variable Voltage Regulator 36V to 24V 12V 5V 3.3V 3V Buck Converter Electronic Volt Stabilizer Car Automatic Battery Adjustable Regulated Power Supply DIY LM2596 Module Board, which can be found here: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00VUHVX6W. This modification has successfully eliminated the flicker. Additionally, I wanted to ensure that this device was not always on when printing, so I added a toggle switch similar to the one found at http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B012IJ3DZY (although mine was different). The toggle switch is mounted in a mirror image of the power switch near the Y tower. To be honest, asymmetry of the power switch can be somewhat bothersome. Good luck with your 3D printing endeavors! Printer Settings: Printer Brand: SeeMeCNC Printer: Rostock MAX Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 10% (not particularly relevant) Notes: A single support was included in the print, which worked well for me; however, it may depend on your slicer.