Thanh LED Snapmaker U1 cho Top Cover Adapter

If you have my top cover adapter for IKEA Samla or Walmart Sterlite boxes in version 3 you can add an extra LED bar. This is a housing for an LED strip and replaces the front middle part of the adapter. The cable can be routed to the back (left or right) through the integrated cable channels.

The adapter can be found here: 

Parts needed:
You need an LED strip with a maximum length of 22cm / 8.6in and a maximum width of 10mm / 0.4in. I tested it with a normal 12v LED strip and a 5v COB LED strip. You will also need a PSU for your LED strip. I would not use the USB port of the Snapmaker U1 to power a 5V USB strip because I don't know if it can deliver enough Amps.

Printing:
No support is needed. The diffusor is optional and only needed if your LED strip is not sticking or if you like the look of it. One of the plugs for the cable channel in the back must be removed. You can print the replacement plug to guide the cable and hold it in place.

Assembly:
Please take a look at all the pictures first! Remove the top cover adapter from you printer and place it upside down on your table so you can see the cable channels. Remove the middle part of the adapter frame in the front. Replace it with the new LED bar. Cut your LED strip to size. There are markings on the LED strip where it can be cut - DON'T CUT ANYWHERE ELSE! If your LED strip does not come with an attached cable or if you want to extend the length than solder the cable now. Test fit the LED strip in the LED bar, check the length of the cable and connect it to power to see if it works. If everything looks good and works fine you can glue the LED strip in place. Now push the cable in the cable channel. At the back you have to remove one of the plugs and guide the cable through and out. To keep the cable in place you can use the replacement plug. If you want to use a diffusor you should now snap it in. Test the LEDs again before mounting the top cover adapter back on your printer. Done!

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