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Tools of the Trade => 3D Printers & Laser Cutters => Topic started by: Chris Savage on Jul 24, 2025, 09:38 PM

Title: 3D Printing Project Failure 2
Post by: Chris Savage on Jul 24, 2025, 09:38 PM
(https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000031248/design/2023-10-02_bqed2y2fjloz.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/resize,w_1920/format,webp)

On MakerWorld I saw the this model (https://makerworld.com/en/models/31248-neopixel-lamp-for-256x256-beds). Apparently it is based on this project from Adafruit (https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-ring-lamp/overview). When you go to the project page, you can purchase the parts you need right from the page.

So, I started clicking add to cart, and then checked out, figuring I would come back after my parts arrived.  :-[

(https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/106/487/original/leds_hero-arc.jpg)

The 60 pixel ring is actually 1/4 of the ring...so, you have to add three more to the cart. I didn't catch onto that until my order finally arrived today and I realized I was missing 3/4 of the ring!  :-\

Let this be a lesson to those who don't verify they have everything they need before starting their project.  ::)

Looking back, it looks like I also needed two (2) of the 24 pixel rings. 🤓
Title: Re: 3D Printing Project Failure 2
Post by: JKnightandKARR on Jul 28, 2025, 12:49 PM
Looks cool.
Title: Re: 3D Printing Project Failure 2
Post by: Chris Savage on Jul 28, 2025, 08:23 PM
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 28, 2025, 12:49 PMLooks cool.

I still need to order the missing parts. Thanks for reminding me.

EDIT: Okay, parts ordered...
Title: Re: 3D Printing Project Failure 2
Post by: Chris Savage on Aug 07, 2025, 03:04 PM
I forgot to add that the parts I was missing came in. Now I just need to print the frame and I can start assembling this project.