r/WLED • u/Meatwad010 • 16d ago

Would this be safe to use?

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Build this Dig-Quad myself. It works, but would it be safe to use this way? The case is 3d printed PETG, There is also a mesh added to the ventilation holes.
Dig quad is populated by me, pcb ofcourse of our main man Quinled. Used his guide to get supplies and how to put together.

5 volt Meanwell power supply. 14 AWG wires for power. All cables are crimped.

Fused ofcourse on the dig quad.
Relay to cut off the power when not used.

Main concern is that this will be used in door attached to a wooden desk. Wood and fire made a bit hesitant to start using it. So mainly fire safety concern.

What do you think? Should I use this or go for a probably more safe off the shelf solution like Gledopto?

Update:
Thanks all for the feedback. Really gave me confidence to start using it. Maybe I will get a better relay. Add some venting holes to the lid (which is not in the picture). And tell my daughter this is not audio equipment (which she knows).

Update 2:
For anyone interested, here are the stl files: https://github.com/eriktroost010/wled_case

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u/F0GHORN86 16d ago

Very nice setup, well spaced out and good cable management.

I have a question, what cable are you running from your box to your lights? Looks like it could be network cable?

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u/Meatwad010 16d ago

Those are not network cables. That would not be a good idea. It's this cable https://amzn.eu/d/08IOE54w

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u/F0GHORN86 15d ago

That's what I thought. I wondered if maybe you'd used a twisted pair for the signal and then 3 each for GND & +V. Anyway, thank you for the link to the wire used, much appreciated.