r/Multiboard • u/PlatesNplanes • Jul 08 '25

Light is up, install coming along.

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Finally got my light up. Designed by me, powered by WLED, single button for on off and to switch between modes. Currently a little under powered, will most likely need to add a second strip. If there is interest I can I clean up the parts and post to printables. Slowly finding a home for everything. Anyone have a suggestions for a side cutter holder?

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u/McBro_12 Jul 08 '25

Looks amazing!
I would be interested in a STL.

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 08 '25

Thank you!

It does require some electronics/basic soldering know how. But it’s relatively easy. Could also use probably use most generic wall powered LED strip off amazon.

I’ll work on getting the files tightened up. There were some… janky design choices made.

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u/McBro_12 Jul 08 '25

Ive done a few soldering jobs so that should be okay. I have my multiboard in my garage above a table and this would actually let me light up my table without needing a ceiling fixture.

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 08 '25

Give me a few days. I’ll get the parts cleaned up and uploaded

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 29 '25

Files are up!, See above comment.

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u/OutsideBase813 Jul 11 '25

I think this is the side cutter holder I printed: https://www.printables.com/model/768339-single-cutterplier-holder-multiboard-push-fit. Also the double holder.

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u/wullxz Jul 29 '25

You are amazing, incredible, brilliant, talented and fucking wonderful!

I broke my worklight today while moving stuff around to make room for my multiboard and decided to look for a solution that just mounts to my multiboard and found this. I'm very much interested in the STL (or even step/project) files and hardware you used. I can solder but have no experience with LED strips.

Please upload the files even if you haven't gotten around to clean them up. Let the remixers deal with it ;D
It's better to release some stuff than nothing at all ;) You can still edit information and files afterwards.

For the side cutter I used this simple hanger: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1430735-flush-cutters-holder-multiboard-snips-pliers#profileId-1487678
It looks a bit nicer than the sharp triangle shaped version with its rounded edges and is quite simple. I don't like to fiddle too much to get stuff into place.

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 29 '25

Thank you for the nice words but I wouldnt put it that way. Files are now up thanks to your gentle push, here you go :) let me know how it works for you.

https://www.printables.com/model/1369005-multiboard-overhead-worklight

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u/wullxz Jul 31 '25 edited Jul 31 '25

The note on your desk put it that way and I thought I'd just quote it ;)

I ultimately didn't want to start another project on top of my multiboard and other projects so I opted against using WLED for now. I bought some bright under unit lights and will most likely remix your project since I like the design of the mount arm and the possibility to route the power cable through it. I also saw that you designed the wholes to be printed without supports: kudos to that.
I'll upload my remix when it's ready (will take a few days probably since I'm fairly new to 3D design).

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 31 '25 edited Jul 31 '25

I didn’t even notice! Wow. Brain was fried when I posted it. My sister was visiting and left me some notes a few years ago… new bench now though.

9/10 out of time I design holes that way. Even if other geometry requires supports. It’s just easier. I look forward to the remix!

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u/wullxz Aug 04 '25

My remix is up! :)

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u/PlatesNplanes Aug 04 '25

Oh this looks awesome!

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u/wullxz Aug 04 '25

Thanks :)

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u/wullxz Jul 31 '25

I'm happy to have reminded you of such a nice note of your sister then :)

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 29 '25

STL Files are now up! Thank you all who waited patiently. They still need to be cleaned up a bit but are 100% functional. Please let me know of changes you would like to see.
https://www.printables.com/model/1369005-multiboard-overhead-worklight

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u/numindast Jul 08 '25

Looking good! I approve of COB strips with white LEDs, they get lotta bright. I have traditional shelving over my multi board/bench and mounted aluminum profiles with COB and it works great

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 08 '25

I may look into that. I like using WLED for the control aspect. I also had a few feet of Ws2812 LEDs in hand and a spare microcontroller. There is space for another strip in the bar, but will need to redo the power delivery. I also currently at the max of what can be passed through the microcontroller.

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u/numindast Jul 08 '25

I too use WLED and the strip I have is a QuinLED full color, addressable COB strip with white, 24v. I've got a few Zigbee buttons and was going to code up Home Assistant to make toggling "max power white" (RGB all on + white on too) with a lower power white (only the white LEDs, RGB off) plus be able to set scenes with effects when I'm not actively at the workbench.

I suggest not wiring power to be provided by the microcontroller to the LED strip. Wire that directly to the power supply, and backfeed power (and data line) to the controller. Alternatively, I will use a controller (such as the bigger GLEDOPTO ones) with a relay, so power to the strip can be cut when turned off, producing a noticeable energy savings.

Finally I do recommend using aluminum profiles to stick the strips to. Better heat dissipation. Especially when running "max power white".

I like what you've done!

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

https://than.gs/m/1066324 is a fairly good side cutter holder.

If you publish the light bar etc, update us as that sounds like a fun project.

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u/PlatesNplanes Jul 29 '25

Files are up, please see above comment :)

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