Ringbearer: Detroy the darkness (of our 3D prints)

Background

We would like to illuminate objects on our 3D printer bed, using an LED light ring. We would like to be able to change the height (Z) of this ring using stepper motors.

Objective

Design 3D printed apparatus to support a LED ring, and allow it to be moved up and down with stepper motors. Apparatus should minimize obstruction with normal operation of the printer.

Solution

Components

Ringbearer consists of several pieces which are individually printed and then assembled. It's difficult to print a 1-piece object this large, so Ringbearer is composed of several component pieces:

• Sectional LED ring support
• LED ring holder + arm
• Elevator screw

This screw piece attaches directly to the stepper motor shaft. It threads into the elevator nut/ring holder and facilitates raising/lowering the entire assembly.

• Elevator nut/ring holder
• Motor mounts

This mount attaches the NEMA17 motor to the side of the Athena printer

Component	Name	Description
	Sectional LED ring support	These pieces snap together, forming a circle, and hold the LED ring. The design is parametric, so it can be adjusted for different sized rings, and other criteria.
Bread	4	3.00
Butter	1	5.00
Total		15.00