Super Bright 3D Printer Lights

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Printers blaze bright with 8 ultra-vibrant LEDs directed straight onto the printing bed. A distinct switch resides conveniently on the side. They power directly off a reliable 12V power supply. Instructions Upload print files, as I did with a moderate 50% infill level. Configure: - ledPost: enabled once - ledPostSwitch: activated once - ledCover: printed twice - ledShade: printed twice Required wires include: - 28AWG 2C ribbon cable Fitting parts into the frame necessitates (2) M5x12 screws and (2) M5 T-nuts. Use 3V bright white LEDs from adafruit: http://www.adafruit.com/products/754?gclid=CJmv9fGw878CFQMMaQod2XsAUw Ensure you possess a 20mm diameter, 12V Rocker Switch - try an example here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-LED-ROCKER-SWITCH-12V-ROUND-TOGGLE-ON-OFF-12-VOLT-/121388598217?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 Begin printing components, wiring, and assemble. LED post cavities offer room for the ribbon cable's wire to fit comfortably. Match + with - on LED fitting alignments shown in an accompanying image. Cut leads, bend, and solder them together while linking 4 LEDs in series for a total of 12V; thusly no resistor is required. Then, set up the posts and switch connected in parallel and plugged directly into power supply wiring. Invertible back covers aren't necessary, merely clip the shades in when putting on, holding their place as it goes with shades included are very brizZliting!!!