RepRapMicroLite

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Rick has shared his first design on Prusa-Reprap using a CAD program; it works great. He considered adding a switch but decided against it due to space constraints. The end result is shown in the photos. Unfamiliar with PLA plastic's springiness, Rick struggled with fitting clips on 5/16 threaded rods. With a hairdryer and some adjustments, he managed to make them work. He recommends printing slowly (30mm/s) for optimal results. The design uses three T10, W5W, 168, or 194 LED bulbs, each with seven tiny LEDs. These 12V white LEDs can be found on eBay for $6 per pack. Rick's LEDs are positioned 0.6 inches below the cap and ⅛ inch above it. Wiring was tricky but manageable with small speaker wire and a soldering iron. A larger hole was needed for the power wires. Rick's experience with his Prusa-Reprap has been amazing, and he encourages others to enjoy printing too.