LED lights for Mini Kossel

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Install vibrant lights on your print bed without overburdening your effector! You'll need self-adhesive LED strip lights, which are widely available at electronics stores - get ones that can be cut to any length you prefer. Each bracket will require (1) 25mm strip with 3 LEDs, so calculate accordingly for the number of brackets you plan to print. In addition to the LED strips, grab a few extra parts: (2) 4-5mm longer bolts for each stepper motor. This is a good idea, as it will help ensure better mounting stability, particularly when adding multiple brackets to both the X and Y towers. Here's what you need to do: Print the number of brackets you wish to install. A note about mounting: adding one on the Z tower might be excessive, given the brightness it would produce. Remove the top two bolts from each stepper motor and swap them out with 4-5mm longer bolts - for instance, I used 12mm bolts instead of 8mm ones. This simple upgrade makes a big difference in how secure your motors stay. Take the self-adhesive LED strips and affix them to the brackets securely. Finally, connect the LEDs through a switch and attach them directly to your main 12V supply.