Printer Activated Light Switch

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By incorporating electronics into the print job, we can do some pretty awesome things! Using a rocker switch I got from Ace Hardware, two button cell batteries, and an LED, I got the printer head to turn the light on at the end of the print. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaViUBmo0hY&feature=youtu.be Or read about it here: https://printeraction.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/prints-of-light/ Instructions Watch the youtube video for detailed instructions. The switch can be found here, or you can make your own printer activated light switch with different components: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=29108146 Solder the switch and LED together as shown in the image. Clip the bottom of the LED off so that it can fit into the printed recession in the part. Once the main body of the part has finished printing, place the pieces in their respective locations, and press the wires into their slots. Make sure they are touching the batteries. Test that the circuit works before continuing the print. Continue the print; the bulb section will finish, and then the printer will trigger the switch at the end of the print!