Tinkerlight Clip and Ring set

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This is the fundamental ring and clip set for the Tinkerlight system, the starting point for creating your own custom lamp. You'll need to acquire the lamp hardware kit and design your own 3D model to bring this project to life. For comprehensive details on the Tinkerlight system, visit: http://robot50.net/projects/tinkerlight/ If you're interested in purchasing a batch of hardware kits, they are available on eBay for $5 each at http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/152286884727? To power your lamp, you'll also need to obtain a USB power source. This ring and clip set is designed specifically for individuals who want to create their own custom lamp design that's compatible with the Tinkerlight hardware. You can find three pre-designed lamp models on Thingiverse that use this hardware kit. With your favorite 3D design software, you can attach the clip to your custom lamp design and print out the results along with the mount ring. When designing your own lamp, be aware of several key considerations related to heat. The LED used in the hardware kit generates a significant amount of heat, which can melt 3D plastic filament at a relatively low temperature. The PCB also gets hot enough to damage printed filament over most of its surface, and could potentially burn your fingers. The mounting ring designed for this application holds the PCB by its edges and provides ample airflow around it while keeping fingers away from the back side. As such, it's essential to use the LED module only in the ring designed specifically for it. Additionally, the heat generated by the LED can soften or melt printed filament directly above it. When designing your lamp, be sure to leave at least 2 inches of open airspace above the LED and include vent holes near the top of your design. The light source supplied with the kit is a neutral white (4000-4500k) LED that consumes 2.25 watts (450ma at 5 volts).