Lulzbot TAZ 5 Light Kit v4b (with anti-warping fence)

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Lulzbot Taz 5 Light Kit Update: I added complete BOM below with links to parts on Amazon. My main goal was to create a light kit that looks factory installed and provides ample light for the print bed. Given the frame of the Taz 5 is black Makerbeam, there's just one perfect spot to nestle a light kit onto the printer - right behind the laser etched Taz logo plate front and center. I designed the light kit to be printed as one part that mounts on the Makerbeam frame directly behind the Taz logo plate. The light kit uses an automotive 12v LED panel from a car dome's light, a rocker switch, a power inlet, and a 12v DC wall wart for power. It is simple, very bright, and runs cool even being powered on for long prints. Print Settings Printer Brand: Printer: Rafts: No Supports: No Infill: 30% Notes: The part is designed to be printed as one piece but I uploaded two files here - one with a small anti-warping fence and one without the anit-warping fence. Because my Taz 5 sits directly under an air vent, the anti-warping fence provides the best finished Light Kit for my printer. I have printed these all various settings without much effect on the part. The 3D model may be a little messy (just made quickly on TinkerCAD), however it prints just fine. Post-Printing Light Kit BOM with links Since the parts are small, you have to buy multiple at a time from Amazon, but these are all useful parts I use on other projects. Light Kit BOM with links to Amazon for parts: (1) 3D print for Light Kit body (1) 12v LED light - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/1UHf1nR (1) SPST Rocker switch - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/1WeWW1M (1) 5.5mm x 2.1mm Female DC Power Jack - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/1T3XW5b (2) M5x60mm hex socket head cap screws - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/1SWdg1J (1) 12v 2A+ power supply - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/24DlZwU (4) 8" black zip ties - On Amazon at: http://amzn.to/21HzslH Wire the Light Kit up I didn't upload detailed build instructions or wiring diagrams, because it is so simple. If anyone needs a diagram or step by step instructions, then just let me know. The high level overview is the rocker switch pops into the hole on top of the light kit (friction fit). The DC power inlet goes into the hole on the rear side of the light kit and secures with the nut from the inside of the light kit. The LED light sticks to the tray with its own adhesive backing. The LED light wires feed through the opening next to the power inlet (the same opening you used to install the nut on the power inlet with). The power inlet, LED and switch are all then wired together. However, if anyone needs some guidance here, then just let me know. The installation instructions are also below if you have printed the Light Kit, wired it up and are ready to install on your Lulzbot Taz 5. Installation The Light Kit is dead simple to install after it is wired up. Just remove the logo plate and place on the front of the Light Kit and bolt it back on with longer screws. Light Kit installation: 1). Unscrew the logo plate from the frame. 2). Place the light kit in front of the tee nuts in the makerbeam and replace the logo plate (as the front of the light kit) using 60mm M5 bolts. Black M5 bolts look nicer in my opinion. 3). Run the power supply cord around the makerbeam frame as needed to reach your power outlet and secure with zip ties.