Prusa Lightbar LED Strip enclosure

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To see how this looks on your printer, check out these videos: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VuI-Bjjf9/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Zv7HuHQco/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet I wanted to build lightbar mounting clips for my Prusa printer, but I didn't have ready-made lightbars. Luckily, I had 24v LED strips on hand, so I designed and printed a lightbar enclosure that fits them perfectly. This setup works great with the provided clips (other options might work too): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3268910 I used PETG to print mine, and it's essential to orient the diffuser segments correctly. For the diffusers, I printed them vertically, which caused some issues - they can "tip" over and fail to print properly due to their tall and skinny shape. To avoid this, I recommend adding a large brim for better adhesion. To build one, you'll need five diffuser segments. I split mine into separate pieces to prevent printing difficulties. The segments simply clip onto the rail, allowing easy stacking and a sleek appearance. Note that depending on your print settings, you might need to trim down one of the diffusers slightly to fit perfectly on the rail. A utility knife will do the trick - just shave off a few layers from the end of one segment to get it right. With five segments, small printing errors can add up quickly. All parts clip together nicely, but you may want to apply a little glue to the endcaps for extra security - mine kept popping out when bumped, so I opted for a quick fix instead of redesigning the clips.