Stepped in it last time around with a link, my apologies mods.
For those of you that missed it, I built a LED light for my Lee turret:
Before:
After:
A few parts came in, and I've solved the biggest "problem" with the existing press light systems -- needing some uncommon power source/supply.
Now these are USB powered, so I can use a phone charger or battery bank to power the light. Using a USB battery pack great for my second press that is far from a power outlet works great.
Nice! Do you have a parts list and/or post on Thingiverse with STL?
Ed
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No, I did not post the files to Thingiverse. The rest is just 5v LEDs and a USB cord, with a little bit of hot glue to protect the tiny wires.Originally Posted by RedlegEd
That's really slick, nice work. With my aging eyes, I need all the light I can get. While not as elegant as your solution, I made this simple set up for my Spartan press using a freebie Harbor Freight pocket LED light. I change the batteries once or twice a year. It really helps.
Can you post the stl file on Thingiverse?
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Very slick!
Thanks for sharing those ideas!
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Fifth picture down from the top and I have the same ACER computer display, black keyboard, and whatchamacallit-thingamagig with twin alligator clips on my desktop! I better go check to assure they are still there...
Your new lighting is significant, looks very good, and I want one. Electronics are NOT my forte. I can solder, plug stuff in, hot glue even, but determining components!?!? forget about it. I need instructions, following which I can do.
For those (of us) without a 3D printer or CNC, "Thingverse" isn't going to be helpful.
If it was easy, anybody could do it.
5V? Photo of LED's say "+12V" on the LED string...
So, is power you are supplying 5V?
If it was easy, anybody could do it.
Those are called "helping hands"!
That first photo is of the original 12v lights. The 5v lights use the same LED chip, but setup to run on 5v supplied by USB.
colonelhogan44 I sent you a pm.
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Very elegant and simple solution! Thanks!
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