AMS Glass Separation LED RIser by SpectreGadget

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R4 - Supports New AMS, wider channel for NEON LED strip. 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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11.9 h

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 10% infill

10.3 h

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0.6mm nozzle, 0.3mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Description

FYI, I have created several other versions. Print the R4 profile for the new AMS

*** UPDATE 12/18/23 - R4 profile now live with these updates:

Supports NEW AMS design and should support all AMS designs
Wider channel for NEON LED strips since the newer ones are a bit wider. Narrower strips may need 3M tape to secure
Slightly decreased bottom perimeter improve fit for some filaments/settings that may cause some 'elephant foot' at the base
Added small lip at front to keep glass in place for more energetic printer movement
Increased gap between parts by 0.05mm to make assembly easier for some materials that are less exacting
Added numbers on the bottom to help with aligning for assembly
Added Holder Clips to the R4 profile, four on each of the two plates. Brim is enabled for the clips.

I originally started to make a riser with vents for when I print PLA, but decided to go a different route. I wanted to meet these requirements:

Move the AMS off the top glass
Be able to vent the top, but keep the glass with the printer
Easily remove the glass to get into the printer, without moving the AMS
Add additional LED lights in the form of “neon” type LED strip
Keep as minimal / minimalistic as possible, with a low profile and not take a lot of filament, <500g
Keep it all together, avoiding wall mounting or sitting to the side

The light strip I use is the vimeepro 5V USB LED Neon Lights Strip 3.3ft neon Rope Lights Flexible Waterproof Neon LED Strip that I bought from Amazon: B0BB724ZS9. I like these lights as they provide good additional light without washing things out. If those are not available, you could use the 6' one and cut it short as needed. B0B73VGSCL. Availability of these seems to go in and out of stock. I would think that similar “NEON”-type LED strips should work. Another option provided by @moebis is https://share.temu.com/u5L2QMYplFA

This riser has a second shelf above to hold the glass top, allowing venting, but keeping the top with the printer.

The gap between the parts is 0.1mm for the original profile so it's meant to be a tight fit that stays together. The R4 profile has slightly larger gaps at 0.15mm.

No supports required. If you only print PLA, then printing in PLA will be ok. Best to print in either PETG, ASA, or ABS, especially if your chamber temps get to 50+ as then you are getting close to the glass transition temp of PLA and could cause problems.

“Holder Clip.stl” is a clip that can be used to hold the LED power cord along the back before exiting the riser. “Holder Clip.3mf” has 6 of them.

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Comment & Rating (874)

@minist3r

This is probably the best balance between material use, ease of printing and functionality out there for an AMS riser with a vented top glass option. Access is still really good and I'm just waiting for the listed LED light strips to come in to install those. I'm glad I can see my prints from the top now too.

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

That looks great in Green! I keep thinking I need to print one in a bright color to see easier. Thanks for sharing!

@minist3r

Replying to @SpectreGadget :

Yeah I'm really happy with the color. This is Polymaker Polylite PLA so we'll see how it holds up since I mostly print ASA but the model is designed really well.

@miru8112

Replying to @minist3r :

Please make sure to update if your experiment brings any new findings, brother :-)

@MoritzA

Print Profile

R4 - Supports New AMS, wider channel for NEON LED strip. 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

I do like your riser design because it is simple, uses a reasonable amount of filament and also incorporates LED`s. Those LED`s are however, in my opinion, not that great. I get the simplicity aspect but I feel mounting for more standard LED strips would be a better choice and give more options for sourcing or using existing lights. Other than that it printed nicely in ABS, snaps together secure and the fitment for both the AMS and printer are good. Thanks for your work with this design!

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

That looks great! I chose the NEON type to provide light but not over-power the lidar. I do have a version to use with normal 'cob'-type LED strip, in case you are interested. https://makerworld.com/en/models/30631#profileId-112717

@MoritzA

Replying to @SpectreGadget :

Thanks for your reply, I mistakenly dismissed your other model somehow; sorry about that. One "easy" fix for the lidar is to switch them automatically if you have an esp32 or alike around. Do you have any concern/experience about the longevity of the AMS when ist supported like that instead of standing?

@SpectreGadget

Replying to @MoritzA :

I don't have any concerns. I've had mine on the riser for quite a long time and haven't seen any issues.

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@pieropenguin

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Printed in black eSun PETG. Snapped together perfectly with no looseness. LED strip feeds in easily and really lights up the print area. Loved the simplicity/minimalist nature of the design that it only took 2 plates to finish.

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@SpectreGadget

I'm glad you like it for the exact reasons I made it. :). Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

@GF1977

I will use the same filament. Need support?

@miru8112

Replying to @GF1977 :

Everybody stated (so far) it needs no support. Thats what I can give you. My filament isn't here yet

@natethegreat547

Print Profile

R4 - Supports New AMS, wider channel for NEON LED strip. 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

I used the same settings set in the R4 profile. I noticed the rectilinear infill looked blobby, noticing partway through that the nozzle was hitting them. The 5 top layers were insufficient to hide them and the surface looks bad. You can also see a large string in the back which happened multiple times throughout the print. Pressing on the bottom channel leads to immediate cracking of the piece. Not sure why these settings were used. Used a brand new role of PETG filament from bambu

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The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

Looks like a filament calibration issue to me.

@SpectreGadget

Definitely need to check your filament and profile. Nothing about this profile and model would cause that.

@natethegreat547

Replying to @SpectreGadget :

I directly imported your settings into bambu and I didn't change anything. I used the automatic flow calibration at the start of the print. I even dried the filament beforehand. Not sure how it didn't work only for me. What would be there for me to check?

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@user_3106590118

Print Profile

R4 - Supports New AMS, wider channel for NEON LED strip. 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Printed in Protopasta Recycled Black PETG. Hopefully the LEDs arrive tomorrow and I can install them.

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The designer has replied

@user_3106590118

CHNMALITAI 3.3FT LED Neon Lights Strip Waterproof 5V USB COB LED Strip Flexible Dimmable White LED Strip Lights 6500K for TV Backlight, Bedroom, Cabinet, Kitchen, DIY Lighting (White) https://a.co/d/5hQi8LD

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@user_3106590118

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@SpectreGadget

Replying to @user_3106590118 :

That looks great with those lights!

@Blast3dPrints

Print Profile

R3 0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% Lightning Infilll

doing its job. not happy with the sides, it could be my settings or the overhangs. could also be 1mm or two longer to fit closer to snug on the top of the base. and the suggested lights don’t fit in my riser. again, could be my settings and my tolerance but it’s serving the purpose. thank you

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

R3 and R4 are both slightly smaller around the base on purpose to help those that have had filament related expansion at the bottom. Unfortunately, the seller of the lights changed what they are selling, and it's wider. R4 version has a wider channel to fit the newer lights. Thanks for sharing!

@Blast3dPrints

Replying to @SpectreGadget :

thank you! I’ll print the newest version because I really like this riser!

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@Magnifico

i can’t seem to get ams to sit down fully. either the front is up or the back is up…

@jdireen

Boosted

Got the lights in today and added some foam tape. Just thought I'd share that this 1" wide 1/8th thick tape from Amazon works well: https://a.co/d/33m2D5R Also happy to find that this light strip with a switch, allows you to dim the lights: https://a.co/d/006StC8

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

That looks really good! I probably should add foam tape to mine at some point. lol. Thanks for sharing!

@miru8112

I think you caused both products to be sold out in GER ;-) *heul*

@jdireen

Boosted

Hot dang! Does that make me an influencer? ;P Good luck on your hunt. It's really a great setup.

@crystal18lynn

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

printed beautiful in cookiecad witchcraft elixir filament

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

Oh, that looks really cool! Thanks for posting.

@user_1261261272

I used the same exact filament on the same exact printer and it looks great. One thing my glass keeps sliding off though not sure what i'm doing wrong. the first night i used it the glass ended up (not broken) on the floor

@Croak_

Print Profile

R4 - Supports New AMS, wider channel for NEON LED strip. 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Well designed, aesthetically pleasing, very functional, and printed with no hassles, 2 plates, 5 hours each. PLA Basic in black. Will do again in ABS or PETG if I start doing high temperature prints.

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

Looks like you have the newest AMS too, so glad it fits! Thank you for sharing.

@Croak_

Been a week running this, used a few squares of 3M VHB on between riser and P1S to eliminate the slight slop. Then used some adhesive thin foam weatherstrip linked somewhere in the comments between riser and glass too, to seal and kill vibration noise.

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@Citrusdrops3

@Croak_ did you change anything to get this to print that well in pla? I've tried this 3 times not changing anything and manually calibrating my filament and the nozzle is dragging by layer 3. It fails every time.

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@Duke_Silver

Print Profile

R3 0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% Lightning Infilll

This was even better than I wanted! great design and print. parts fit together perfectly. This is the riser you want. I looked at them all. Only a few minor adjustments could be made: the triangles are a bit rough, the Leds' were a too tight of a fit, and it slides just a bit forward and back on the printer, could be a slightly tighter fit, at least on my P1S, but otherwise 100% recommended. Also I am very happy with the 3.3 ft neon LEDs, the OP listed. I got the white version and you can see a fit dim spots but overall the look is amazing. I didn't know these type even existed. thanks for the awesome design!!

The designer has replied

@SpectreGadget

Thanks for sharing! I did make the R3 version a bit less 'precise' to help those with filament that isn't as tooned, which is why you have some looseness. And it appears that the seller of the lights has replaced it with slightly bigger versions, so I do need to adjust the model for that change.

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