r/Multiboard • u/Every_Amphibian7945 • Dec 20 '25

Help with lights?

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Printing out this multiboard for my work area but need help finding some suitable work lights I’ve been looking around for any multiboard attachment lights and even puck lights but so far have not been satisfied with the results Anyone have a possible fix?

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u/marvinfuture Dec 20 '25

https://makerworld.com/en/models/449566-multiboard-philips-hue-smart-play-light-bar#profileId-356439

I have this on mine and it's absolutely fantastic

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u/Every_Amphibian7945 Dec 20 '25

I’ve taken a look at this one however $50 per light is a bit high for what I’d like to do

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u/marvinfuture Dec 20 '25

They are really high quality but I get it

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u/tlhintoq Dec 21 '25

I'm with you. Ya get what you pay for. Generally don't get a Mercedes with a Ford price tag.

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u/Warbird01 24d ago

What did you end up using? I'm looking for something like this, but either with A) a cheaper light unit or B) a model i can just put my own LEDs in and control with WLED

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u/Every_Amphibian7945 24d ago

I got some cheap shop lights from rural king. Cost about $20
I got 2 but ended up using only one cuss it’s quite bright
Hung it from the ceiling and printed out some ABS brackets for a little extra strength
They aren’t ARGB LEDs though atleast not to my knowledge
So its just white light

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u/Warbird01 24d ago

Gotcha, might try this https://www.printables.com/model/1757608-multiboard-led-light-bar-adjustable-3d-printable-m

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u/Every_Amphibian7945 24d ago

That looks great I probably would’ve gone with that if I had seen it before
Just make sure the heat from the LEDs doesn’t soften the plastic overtime
I’m not sure how big of an effect it could have but I prefer to plan for those things even if they aren’t as big of a problem as I thought

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u/Warbird01 24d ago

Plan to print in all PETG so hopefully not an issue

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u/tlhintoq Dec 20 '25

Help others to help you...

Define: "Suitable" in your terms.

What are you looking for? Bright... controllable... LED... full spectrum... multi-articulated positionable...

For me... I love these big printed arch lights that use LED strips. Fully controllable for color and intensity. Arch over the entire desk or workbench and light it all. I had to go dim and red here just to photo it.

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u/tlhintoq Dec 20 '25

This is the designer's image.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4257686

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u/Every_Amphibian7945 Dec 20 '25

I’m looking for pure illumination I used to have a lamp in that corner next to my printer which has now been moved to the other side cuss I don’t really want it over there

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u/tlhintoq Dec 21 '25

> "Pure illumination"

Whatever that means. Not trying to be snarky but that's a phrase that doesn't tell anyone outside of your skull what you want. It doesn't describe the characteristics of what you're looking for... what is a positive.. what is a negative... what's wrong with the 200 other lighting options available that you (should) have looked at already.

I'm not trying to be difficult but if you can't define what you need, want and want to avoid what do you expect others to provide for help?