Neo-Pixel Camera Light Ring

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Working with a group of friends we decided to build a NeoPixel Camera mounted Light Ring utilizing inexpensive parts. We wanted something that was on the verge of plug-n-play without complicated programming and wiring connections. This is the result of that endeavor. With a couple of purchased items and a day or so of printing you can have a light ring for you photography, that not only lights up but also can change color and increase and decrease in brightness. This is still being tweaked and toyed with so like all my designs please be kind with comments and suggestions and check back for updated files with the changes. What is needed: 1 of each printed part, except the box. You can choose to print the box either with or without a remote location. 2 - 3m x 25mm bolt 2 - 3m nuts You will also need to purchase the following electronics:http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-RGB-90mm-5050-SMD-Headlight-Multi-Color-LED-Halo-Ring-Light-Kit-Angel-Eye-12V-/272183292852 http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-DC-5V-to-12V-Step-up-Converter-Power-Supply-Charge-Cable-DC-2-1x5-5mm-Jack-/271939080469 http://www.ebay.com/itm/18650-Battery-Mobile-Power-Bank-Charger-Box-For-Phone-Tablet-LED-5V-1A-USB-/161993535286?hash=item25b7912f36%3Ag%3AJTMAAOSw~gRVi8Jj Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 6 Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: .2 -.3 Infill: 20-50% Notes: You will need supports on the Box, and I like to use brims on everything else. Print the Arm in an upright position. The diffusor will need to be printed in either clear or a translucent material. How I Designed This You will need to remove the support from the box print and then file and smooth the any left-over material the support may have left. The Arm will need to slid into this channel and the tolerances are tight. Carefully drill out the holes on the Arm, Hinge, Diffusor, and Ring Mount so that the 3m bolts can fit through. Also check these parts for fitment between their hinges, file or sand any issues you discover.