Fully Printable Light Bar for Prusa MK4 (V1 and V2)
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I wanted a light bar that could utilize some LED strips I had laying around.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Prusa Parts & Upgrades
- License
- Creative Commons — Public Domain
V2 now available!
About
I wanted to make a light bar that could hold a simple LED light strip I had laying around. I found plenty of models, and was able to make some that didn't turn out great. Too weak, or I couldn't get the parts to fit.
I wanted something that could simply clip on to the frame of the MK4, but was sturdy and looked somewhat good too!
Changelog
- Added a V2, now clips to the rear of the printer and will not be a blocker for z-calibration or max print height
Print Settings
I included some .3mf files that contains the print settings I used. The base model is solid, and I wanted to have the hexagonal look on the main supports. To achieve this, I simply set the top and bottom layers to 0. Bit of a cheat, but in this way it's possible to have any infill pattern!
- Solid Layers
- Top: 0
- Bottom: 0
- Infill
- 10%
- Honeycomb (this can be any infill for any desired pattern. No promises on strength)
- All other settings match the default Prusa MK4 Speed Input Shaping Profile.
Assembly
Simply slide the bar into the holder. Keep in mind that the insertion point is canted downward slightly in order to direct the light down towards the build plate.
Required Components
I am not much of a fan of projects that require non printed components, however a light bar does require some electrical componentry.
Wiring and power supply likely depends on resources available. I used a simple one color, two wire LED strip and soldered the strip to some wire.