LED Hexagon Panels and Shelfs

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LED Hexagon Panels and Shelfs

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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You can see a great example of this HEX Panels on Engineericly 's YouTube Channel.

 

I printed mine with 100% size (you see it on the pictures), but next time I would rather use 120% or more, because it makes threading the LEDs easier and bigger things fit into the shelves.

What you need:

  • LED-Strip (if you want different colors on each cell, use an RGBIC LED Stripe)
  • Printed Cells in a non-translucent Material
  • A translucent material for the windows
  • some clear material for the (Shelf-Lightcap's)

Materials & Colors:

  • Print the Panels, color and material doesn't matter
  • Print the Panel-windows in a translucent white,
    (or in your desired color when you are going to use a simple white Light strip)
  • Print the Shelf-lightcaps with a transparent or highly translucent Material

Installation:

  1. If you use the reflectors, mount them first.
  2. Arrange the cells like you want it on the wall
  3. Fix them together with clip's and glue.
  4. Make a simple drawing how to manage the LED Stripe.
  5. Fit the LEDs inside (this can be a little annoying)
  6. Add the Light caps on the Shelf.
  7. You should fix at least the cable with some hotglue or somehow else
  8. Put it on a wall
  9. Fit the Windows and enjoy :)

Optional parts:

  • Holecap - to close the holes on the side.
  • Light cap - only needed for the shelf, looks like a integrated lightbulb (clear material).
  • Clip - use them to fix the panels together.
  • diffuser- print it with clear material
  • Reflector - if you print the cases in dark colors you should use the reflectors, you will have a much better looking light distribution.

If you have trouble getting an even light, you can print the thicker (diffuser) windows or use the LED diffuser (clear petg/pla). If that doesn't help, fill the inside with clear/white silicone (like this) or cotton wool.

Here you can see how you can wire and control your LEDs, WLED Project:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYxctjukehY

 

More printing and assembly instructions will follow in the next few days.

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Here i used some cleaning wool which improved the way it looks but at the end i used the LED-Stripe Diffusor and silicon :)

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printed out in 150% except Z kept it at 100%. with 13 panels it fits perfectly 10m RGB light.
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When you scaled the panels themselves up to 150%, did you also scale the little plugs and clips (but in the Y and Z axis?)
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Replying to @DangrousDave :
yes but only in the respective direction as I kept Z height on 100%. Its one of my biggest practical print with awesome results.
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Replying to @ChopSuey23 :
I ended up scaling the little flat hole plugs in the Y direction only and the little clips in all 3 directions since it didn't really matter. Got some Govee RGBIC 15m light strands in for them. Ran the lights through 3 lights and determined the segment size for each color to be about 12 lights or 26" which works out great. In the end I'll have 15 lights with 1 segment in each (should be able to have each hex it's only individual color). Have 8 done, so 7 more and I'll post a review.
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finally finished! printed at 130%. wiring leds was a pain but it was worth it!
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What color/type of PLA did you use for the window portion of the build? I tried a bambu white PLA and it blocks way too much of the light. Maybe I can just decrease the thickness of the pane?
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Replying to @DangrousDave :
I used sunlu white pla
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Replying to @nunybiz :
Nice thanks! I ended up using a white PLA printed at like .6mm to get the transparency I needed.
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Nice, I will print more of them 👍
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Did you ever finish the build? Would love to see some more completed pics
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This project was INTENSE, but omg was it worth it. It looks amazing! Took me about 26 hours of printing, and cost about $37.50 including the lights. I ended up just using some prewired Govee RGBIC lights that were on sale for less than $20. Each bulb isn't controllable per se, but instead there are 6 bulb segments that ARE independently controlled. As everyone else stated, the hardest part was wiring them up. If you would like more info on how I personally wired it, message me. Amazing print!!!!
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This by far was one of the big3d printer projects I have completed. I upscaled to 130%. I love this.
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really nice only I have make som beter
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Is there a set of led lights I can just buy that will work with these without all of the programming/coding/soldering things?
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There is an led band from govee in which you can change the led assignments via app (individually addressable leds) it would also work, but is not much less strenuous :D
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Replying to @FunkyArt :
I just ordered some. I'll post back if the project comes out. Been wanting to build these for a long time. Thanks!
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Gute Idee leider sind die Datein in der Anleitung und im Video andere ich druck es trozdem mal zum testen Good idea, unfortunately the files in the instructions and in the video are different. I'll print it out anyway to test it
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Ja das kann verwirrend sein :) Das Video habe ich nur zufällig gefunden (und mich gefreut es mal bei jemand anderes im einsatz zu sehen :D) , in meiner Beschreibung nutze ich einfach ein LED-Streifen von Govee, über deren app kannst du die einzelnen LEDs adressieren (dank der besch..eidenen app, ist das aber aufwändiger als es klingt). Im Video nutzt er einen ESP32 das bedeutet mehr aufwand beim Einbau, dafür aber einfacheres Programmieren der LEDs und auch das Endergebnis sowie die Erweiterbarkeit sind besser. Yes that can be confusing :) The video I have found only by chance (and me pleased to see it times with someone else in use :D), in my description I just use a LED strip from Govee, via their app you can address the individual LEDs (because of that crappy app, its more complex than it sounds). In the video he uses an ESP32 that means more effort in the installation, but easier programming of the LEDs and also the end result and the expandability is better.
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Replying to @FunkyArt :
werde es mal testen wenn ich mehr Luft habe, jetzt sind erstmal Maskwn für die Kids dran
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love the hexagon for wall art, looks great for my room.
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Can you make a version which is bigger? I need one that is 11cm high (inside). I want to use it to fit my Lego Brickheadz in there 😅. Would be awesome 🙏
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