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Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (yizhou.he) — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:42:49 +0000

Do you need to install it on both sides to be able to see it clearly?

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (Teddyz) — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 11:42:23 +0000

Here is where I put my LEDs. They let me check that the filament sticks to the bed.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (Teddyz) — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 22:12:36 +0000

Mini has no 12V inside. If you have two 12V LEDs, just connect them in series so they need 24V.
The fan runs on 24V. I used to have LEDs close to the nozzle, but I found no good place to put them. Even tried to have a strip on the underside of the beam, but they got killed by the heat from the bead. Now I have a strip to the right of the table so I can see when the nozzle prints. Not as beautiful as the picture above, but I find it very useful.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (yizhou.he) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:35:02 +0000

Looks good.

But, anyone have designed a cover to sear the front and back of the mini to block the noise? Case fan sharing same power source will be good.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (jodynek) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:29:14 +0000

So, I've finally done it!
LED strip holder is free for download here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2680464
External DC power adapter (12V) used.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (yizhou.he) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:46:39 +0000

carl_m1968 wrote:

Does the Jr have a 24 volt supply? My 1.0 had a 12, 5, and 3.3 volt supply. It seems odd they would put a 24 volt in a much smaller printer.

Nope, Jr. have 12V power supply. It is odd that mini have 24V power supply, I googled multiple website to make sure. I thought Jr. and mini use same motherboard, clear that is not the case.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:38:26 +0000

Does the Jr have a 24 volt supply? My 1.0 had a 12, 5, and 3.3 volt supply. It seems odd they would put a 24 volt in a much smaller printer.

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (jodynek) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:19:21 +0000

Yeah, that's a good idea. Thanks.

yizhou.he wrote:

jodynek wrote:
Did anybody solve inner LED lights of printing space for da Vinci Mini? Is it possible to connect to 12V somewhere inside printer and use printer power source? I don't want to use external adapter.
Thanks for any ideas...
I think it is easier just to buy 24V led lights and wire to main power supply, you may want to add a manual switch on the shell

Re: da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (yizhou.he) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:47:44 +0000

jodynek wrote:

Did anybody solve inner LED lights of printing space for da Vinci Mini? Is it possible to connect to 12V somewhere inside printer and use printer power source? I don't want to use external adapter.
Thanks for any ideas...

I think it is easier just to buy 24V led lights and wire to main power supply, you may want to add a manual switch on the shell

da Vinci Mini - LED lights

null@example.com (jodynek) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:03:43 +0000

Did anybody solve inner LED lights of printing space for da Vinci Mini? Is it possible to connect to 12V somewhere inside printer and use printer power source? I don't want to use external adapter.

Thanks for any ideas...