LED strip mount for 3030 extrusion with picam ribbon cable guide

This 3D printable LED strip and PiCam ribbon cable support can be used in any 3030 extrusion, but it's tailor-made for RatRig VCore3 with Enclosure 1.0. This 3030 extrusion mountable model addresses the space constraint issues for LED strips in the enclosure, especially when routing the PiCam ribbon cable through the same path.

This LED support has been designed to accommodate flexible LED strips up to 10mm wide. It includes a guide for the Raspberry Pi camera module ribbon cable, providing dual functionality.

You can print the support to the length that fits your needs. The STL and STEP files are for 30mm long, so remember to scale it accordingly.

This design shines when you prefer not to have the light attached to the enclosure lid, allowing for illuminated printing even with the lid open. The added "visor" design element shields your eyes from direct light when viewing the printer from the top.

STEP files are also included, so feel free to remix the design and adjust parameters to fit your needs, like the LED angle, and the size of the visor.

Printing Recommendations:

• Mode: Vase mode printing has yielded excellent results. It helps prevent seams and tripping over of pieces during printing.
• Temperature and Cooling: If you're printing pieces individually, especially in vase mode, be mindful of the temperature and cooling since the layer time is very short.
• Length: While you can print to the length you need, installing and uninstalling becomes more difficult beyond 150mm. It's advised to print several shorter pieces (e.g., 3x150mm pieces for each side of a VCore3 500) and simply place them together.
• Material and Layer Height: ASA material with 0.4mm layer height was used in my prints, but you're free to use whatever suits your needs.
• Line width: A 0.6mm nozzle with a 0.68mm line width was used in my prints. This creates two walls, enabling a closed path for vase mode printing.
• Surface Preparation: For better bonding, lightly sand and clean the surface where the LED strip will be attached.
• Dimensions: The clearance with the gantry is around 0.5mm, so it's important to respect the dimensions of the piece. It's recommended to test with a small piece before proceeding with the complete print.

Happy printing!