Mini Edge-Lit LED Sign
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Bill of Materials
- 1/8" acrylic sheet x 1: 3mm should also work
- 5v COB LED Strip x 1: Only need 100mm
- USB Power Cable x 1: With switch if you want it
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Light up your desk with a mini edge-lit sign!
People kept asking me about edge-lit displays, so I decided to design a quick and easy-to-assemble project. No glue needed!
The biggest obstacle about this project would be getting access to a laser cutter.
For those of you without access, I have seen some great results from people engraving with a Dremel or using a Cricut.
Materials needed:
- 5v or 12v COB LED strips (LED strips from Bambu have NOT been tested for fitment)
- Power supply w/ switch for selected voltage (sometimes included)
- 1/8" or 3mm acrylic
- Top and bottom 3D printed parts
Printing:
- Use higher infill or walls. The base is quite small and could benefit from being a little heavier so it doesn't tip over.
- Print in the orientation shown.
Soldering:
- Soldering is not really required, since some LED strips come with a USB cable pre-soldered.
- Some LED strips have a large plastic connector at the end of their strips for the wires. You may need to cut the strip and re-solder wires directly to the contact pads if this is the case so that it all fits in the base.
Laser Cutting:
- Download the provided .SVG file for the cut lines and drag on your own design. The slot is 100mm wide. Expand vertically if you want. Just don't go so high that it's unable to stand.
- I used 10% power and 100% speed on a 120w CO2 laser for the etching.
Assembling:
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