THIS IS DEPRECATED! LED STRIP V2 IS OUT!

UPDATE 17 July 2024:

• v1 is DEPRECATED Instead use v2

UPDATE 05 Feb 2024:

• added 14.5mm LED size with base of 17.5mm

UPDATE 02 Feb 2024:

• added 10mm LED size with base of 13.2mm

UPDATE 13 Nov 2023:

• added 90° and 180° curved corners
• added 8mm LED size with base of 11.8mm

Hello makers,

I created this model for a personal project and thought it would be helpful to share it with the community. It's a support for LED strips that could prove useful to anyone in need.

The original project consists of a simple solid wood shelf with a square housing designed to accommodate an LED strip.

I began with the basics: a base with an integrated guide for the LED strip. This guide allows you to secure the strip without the need for adhesives; simply slide it into the guide to keep it stable and in place.

To attach the support to the wall or any surface (as I did in my case), you can choose between using adhesives or small screws to fit into the designated slots in the base.

Screws must have this shape with 6mm head:

Additionally, the base is designed with openings to reduce filament usage and provide better ventilation for the LED strip.

I also created a diffuser with guides for easy attachment to the base.

Finally, I included two end caps: one with a hole to pass cables to an external controller and one to completely close the opposite end.

Printing:

There are no specific requirements for printing the base. If your LED strip tends to overheat, I strongly recommend using a high-strength filament like ABS, ASA, or PETG. However, PLA will work well in most cases. No support is required.

Regarding the diffusers, I recommend printing them in white (avoid transparent materials as the LEDs will be visible otherwise).

Since they are printed with the bottom side being visible, it might be a good idea to use a textured print bed to achieve a better finish (check pictures). However, the most important aspect is to ensure that the side in contact with the print bed is perfect, without any roughness or adhesive residues.

Formats:

If needed, I may release the source file to make it fully parametric. For now, you can choose between two common formats:

• LED strip approximately 9 mm wide
• LED strip approximately 12 mm wide
• LED strip (COB) approximately 8 mm wide

9 and 12 formats fit a 15.8 mm wide base while the 8mm has a 12mm one.

I included also different lengths to be printed in almost any printer (150mm and 250mm), if you need intermediate length just cut it.

Remember to get the same led size for each component, a diffuser for 9mm strip doesn't fit in the 12mm base.

If you need different sizes, feel free to ask!

I hope this model proves useful for your projects. Happy printing!