How to make a Mini Neon Style Sign with 3D Printing - Tutorial DIY

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2025

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  • @______IV
    @______IV 3 місяці тому +75

    I rarely see projects that make me want to get a 3d printer, but this definitely inspired me. Excellent tutorial!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +4

      Hope you join the community, it is a lot of fun! I will publish more ideas to inspire soon, many around 3D printed projects you can try.

    • @gothgammy666
      @gothgammy666 Місяць тому

      @@nick_the_makerthis is a seriously cool project! I really wanted to make a faux neon light for my dollhouse. Now I just need the printer.

  • @turbotoshy
    @turbotoshy 3 місяці тому +71

    Hello! Watched the video for curiosities sake, but ended up solving an issue I have had for a while, getting DXF into an extruded shape, and also learnt about how good Onshape is, very useful video, even beyond the project tutorial! Thank you!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +6

      Really happy to hear. I'll keep them coming and hope to inspire/grow the maker community! Thanks for the sub!! :)

  • @LUDOVICOPAPALIA
    @LUDOVICOPAPALIA 3 місяці тому +29

    One of the best 3d print tutorials ever!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +2

      Someone give this guy cake! Just made my day, thanks for the positive words!!

  • @KingdomCome811
    @KingdomCome811 3 місяці тому +107

    Nice little project. Perfect pace, clear instructions, no fluff. Love it, keep it up.

    • @TheDeepDiveLLC
      @TheDeepDiveLLC 3 місяці тому

      This is a very adhd, autistic, engineer's statement

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +4

      Huge thank you, great feedback! More coming soon! :)

    • @HomeWithDrew
      @HomeWithDrew 3 місяці тому +2

      Agreed, that 8 mins didn't seam like 8 mins as was so captivating and to the point

  • @marcus3d
    @marcus3d 3 місяці тому +279

    WARNING! You can't just hook a LED straight up to a power source! LEDs have low internal resistance, so since I=V/R you'll get way excessive current if you don't add a resistor in series! Those LEDs tolerate only 100 mA, any more than that and they'll have an increasingly short life.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +83

      Hey, thank you for bringing this up. Totally agree to err on the side of caution, it would have been smart to give a clear warning in the video for those with less experience and thinking about trying alternative power supplies. In this case of the suggested button battery, max discharge current is extremely low, so an added resistor is not necessary.

    • @jebronekitty
      @jebronekitty 3 місяці тому +7

      How do you calculate how many batteries you need, what resistors you need per wire?

    • @xxxBlueIncendiaxxx
      @xxxBlueIncendiaxxx 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nick_the_maker Yeah I figured with the coin cell battery a resistor wouldn't be necessary.

    • @Nate-Wilcox
      @Nate-Wilcox 3 місяці тому +11

      @@jebronekittytake a look at the voltage drop or forward voltage of the LED. If it’s 3V, in general you’re safe with a household 3V battery in series. That means a cell battery like you saw in this video is fine, or two AA’s in series for example (as they’re 1.5V each)

    • @jebronekitty
      @jebronekitty 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Nate-Wilcox awesome, what if I have 6 different wires hooked up in succession?

  • @Spice
    @Spice Місяць тому +3

    I've known about these flexible filament LEDs for a while, but I had no idea they were THAT flexible! I got really anxious when you just started jamming it into the print lol

  • @hectorgironc
    @hectorgironc 24 дні тому +2

    man , you have amazing storytelling skills, everything was crystal clear ( and i am not english native), direct to the point, great camera work, Wish you the best and now youu got a new follower

  • @FilamentStories
    @FilamentStories 3 місяці тому +2

    This is just all around fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial making it so easy to do yourself. Love it!

  • @SooGuy1968
    @SooGuy1968 2 місяці тому +1

    thanks so much for that. I didn't even know led filament was a thing until just now. I had looked at doing similar LED Neon using neon strips but this looks more interesting

  • @m00se23
    @m00se23 3 місяці тому +5

    This is awesome and I've made a couple of these on my printer already, but I wish he would answer some of the questions that people here in the comments have. BTW Nick, you're a great teacher! Keep it coming!💯

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +2

      You rock, thanks for the positive feedback! I am just going through all the comments today, so sorry!! Work, family, and a business trip... all while this thing started blowing up and I couldn't believe my eyes! 😅 I think I have most questions answered, and currently working on new vids to help with further design and power options. Stay tuned!

  • @Twosoc
    @Twosoc 3 місяці тому +1

    Not sure if anyones said this but onshape can export in step format which gives a higher def model than stl. If your slicer can handle step files then it gives you lots more control as you can often break a complex model apart in the slicer and print in different materials and colours etc.

  • @UncleJessy
    @UncleJessy 2 місяці тому

    Just saw your post on Reddit about this. Friggin wild! Can’t wait to try this out

  • @leagueleaders
    @leagueleaders 2 місяці тому +4

    Super cool project. Never knew about those filament leds.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, hope it inspires you to make cool stuff!

  • @sourcererseven3858
    @sourcererseven3858 3 місяці тому +2

    Great entry-level project! Good choice to not over-complicate things. Anyone who wants more than that button battery bodge will do it themselves 😊

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, I was thinking the same. Didn't want to take it too far, but a lot of people are asking for more. Will make a couple more vids for those that want next steps.

  • @Rick_Cavallaro
    @Rick_Cavallaro 3 місяці тому +5

    Shoot - a couple years ago I made a much larger neon sign using that same glowing wire. But it didn't occur to me to 3D print forms. I with it had. Instead I printed the signs on paper, and used that as a template for putting a whole bunch of nails in a board. Then used a bunch of stripped wire to attach the glow wire to the nails. It came out great, but it was a lot more work.
    Then I used an arduino to create various effects like a slow "breathing" effect and a flickering effect to look like the old neon signs.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Sounds like more steps but I imagine the project came out awesome!

  • @DiyEcoProjects
    @DiyEcoProjects 3 місяці тому +3

    Hi, ive never printed before and im thinking of getting one. I just want to thank you for a very clean and concise video.
    Well done. All the best

    • @DiyEcoProjects
      @DiyEcoProjects 3 місяці тому +1

      Hang on, this is your First video? Wow! Good lighting, good script, great sound, and realy good editing!.
      Wishing you every success as your channel grows, ive subbed
      Can i ask what microphone are you using please?
      Also i like the format of "this is what you can make / and ill show you how to do the 3d program"

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the feedback and kind words! Working hard to produce the best I can and will continue trying to make it better with each new video. Using a Yeti microphone for sound. Thank you for the sub!! :)

  • @jenniferhansen210
    @jenniferhansen210 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow, I love this! Would love to see a second video which has a box for the button battery and a magnet to really finish out this project.

    • @ricardoolivares7611
      @ricardoolivares7611 3 місяці тому +1

      Mee too, indeed I just order the led lights and the boxes (with button included) for 2032 battery. Pretty cheap on Ali. I will use this light for my Xmas tree with the names of the family

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, happy you liked it! Publishing more videos soon with added features to inspire.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Cool idea for Christmas, would love to see the result!

  • @mato_2000
    @mato_2000 3 місяці тому +3

    This is brilliant! I had not sound problem at all. Im gonna try to do this at home! Keep it up! But im probably just gonna print the front freestanding and glue it on.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, hope it goes well! I will make some more follow up content soon to inspire options for a base, wall mounting, power supply and so on. Cheers!

  • @azadvertised
    @azadvertised 3 місяці тому +11

    Love how direct and informative this was. Subscribed

    • @aarrodri
      @aarrodri 3 місяці тому +4

      Same. Straight to the point, no bs fillers. Most UA-camrs sound like Billy Mays nowadays.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Doing my best to cut out all the non-essential "over talk". Thanks for the sub! :)

  • @Cuttle
    @Cuttle 3 місяці тому +33

    Really nice project! 😻
    There is also a feature in Cuttle called "Connected text" so you don't have to apply the boolean union, but most importantly it will also join the dots on the i's automatically.
    It was nice to see the Cuttle to Onshape workflow too :)

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +4

      Great tip, I will give it a try. Really nice feature for laser cut projects I work on too! Thank you for creating such an incredible app and user experience! :)

    • @macciejdsbsys7180
      @macciejdsbsys7180 3 місяці тому +3

      please tell me where "Connected text" is

    • @fredericapanon207
      @fredericapanon207 3 місяці тому

      ​@@macciejdsbsys7180 the Help menu should have a search box. You now have keywords to enter there.

    • @wewe365
      @wewe365 3 місяці тому +1

      Does Cuttie have a utube channel for beginners?

    • @Elmojomo
      @Elmojomo 2 місяці тому +1

      So where is the 'connected text' option? I don't see it anywhere in the interface...

  • @playmotion.trailer
    @playmotion.trailer 3 місяці тому +1

    I never changed the filament during printing. Thanks for the tip and awesome video !

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, happy you liked it and found something useful!

  •  3 місяці тому +5

    Clear, concise, very well explained and pretty cheap project to do with the kids. Thank you!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. Definitely a good one for kids as well. More coming soon! :)

  • @plugger410
    @plugger410 3 місяці тому +47

    That was actually really well done, easy to follow. Would love to see a video on a full-size sign

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +14

      Thank you! It's a great idea and something I would like to work on. Thinking about a step-by-step guide printing a full sign by individual letter, using the max standard bed size for each letter and assembling afterwards. Will post a vid once I get through testing. ;)

    • @plugger410
      @plugger410 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nick_the_maker nice, that would be amazing. There are a few videos out there I feel like that talk about some of the specifics with the printing, but none that I saw that were detailed with every step, including wiring. They assume you already know that stuff. Keep up the great work!

    • @nicolaiveldorm6940
      @nicolaiveldorm6940 3 місяці тому

      @@nick_the_makercould this not just be scaled up to bigger size? Could you make at video on how to make a back cover?

  • @ahmedalkhoudiri5435
    @ahmedalkhoudiri5435 3 місяці тому +7

    Nice project!
    You could add a base to host the battery, a switch, and wires connection.

    • @ricardoolivares7611
      @ricardoolivares7611 3 місяці тому +2

      I was thinking the same, but boxes for 2032 bat even wired and with button are cheap.

    • @piquat1
      @piquat1 3 місяці тому +1

      Filament is cheap. Elegoo PETG, $12.50/kg. A little box is less than a dollar and custom to your needs.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thinking the same, great idea! Working on this and other variations now. Will keep you posted with new vid updates. Thanks!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      By the way, check Ikea. So far one of the cheapest places to buy button batteries fast if you live near a store.

  • @jhartwells
    @jhartwells Місяць тому

    I just picked up my very first 3D printer ever..... Used, hopefully I will be testing it this weekend. I don't recommend that you buy a 3D printer without saying it print, but that's what I did. So wish me luck.
    Hopefully I get the opportunity to make one of these shortly

  • @mattrohrKSU
    @mattrohrKSU 3 місяці тому +2

    solid video! thanks for sharing those cool tools! never heard of cuttle and onshape until today! Will come in handy

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Awesome, hope you make some cool stuff! :)

  • @williamdavies_ewill
    @williamdavies_ewill 3 місяці тому +2

    A brilliant project and UA-cam video. Clear simple instructions of a great thing.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thanks a bunch for the positive feedback!! 💪

  • @namssab1
    @namssab1 2 місяці тому

    Props for showing your methods using the ender 3, making this accessible for everyone. subbed

  • @ShaunKirkwood
    @ShaunKirkwood 3 місяці тому +1

    This is such a cool project, and your video is so easy to follow and well explained. Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together, much appreciated.

  • @Beatfreak19831
    @Beatfreak19831 3 місяці тому +5

    Cool project and I liked your style of presenting 👍

  • @marazsilva
    @marazsilva 26 днів тому

    Cheers from Brazil. amazing tutorial. Thanks. I am printing my mini sign right now.

  • @deathspawn54
    @deathspawn54 3 місяці тому +1

    Omg i love this so much, i have always wanted a "neon" sign for my business

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, hope you make something cool. Working on a bigger neon style project to publish soon!

    • @tillorrly1128
      @tillorrly1128 3 місяці тому

      For bigger signs go with those LED strips in silicon tubes.

  • @ChristianTinyLiving
    @ChristianTinyLiving 11 днів тому +1

    Very nice. Simplicity becomes amazing. Great idea and great job amen.

  • @TheSlyMouse
    @TheSlyMouse 3 місяці тому +8

    Aww man I was excited for real mini neon lol

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +2

      Sorry man, didn't mean to mislead. Just neon style, not planning to work with gas anytime soon! :D

    • @JerseyTom
      @JerseyTom 2 місяці тому +5

      @@nick_the_maker didn't mean to mislead, but still leaving the misleading title... glow sign, illuminated sign, backlit, etc. plenty of other things to call it, but here we are

    • @Ali-Bee
      @Ali-Bee 28 днів тому

      @@JerseyTom not misleading title. neon doesn't just mean neon-gasfilled-glass-tube lights anymore. my Neon fishes also don't contain any neon yet here we are. The definition of neon lights has moved on. nobody makes real-neon lights anymore.

    • @ScottLoweVA
      @ScottLoweVA 19 днів тому

      ​@@Ali-Bee it is still a trade--there are plenty of businesses online that make and sell custom neon signs.

  • @travismiller5548
    @travismiller5548 3 місяці тому +6

    boy was i doing it the hard way. as a glassblower and commercial signage fabricator and installer, i was bending 3mm borosilicate glass rod like it was miniature neon, using LEDs heat shrunk to the ends as tiny neon electrodes. sandblasting the glass made it so the the LED light would diffuse out.
    this is way easier. 😂
    i like to make junky little sign dioramas.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Would love to get into glass work someday.

    • @impatientmaker8469
      @impatientmaker8469 11 днів тому

      @@nick_the_maker I took a glass blowing class. Very fun and interesting and WAY harder than it looks (like most things)

  • @renxula
    @renxula 3 місяці тому +2

    Neat project and good result! I think a pause for a filament change is risky though. My basic printer supports the M600 command for filament change, where it moves up and retracts, and lets me extrude the new filament as much as needed, and then continues the print after I confirm I'm ready.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Sounds like a good option to make the change. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @MedicYoda
    @MedicYoda 2 місяці тому

    The programs you used look terrific and just what I need for some projects. Also I love the neon lights.

  • @Armadurapersonal
    @Armadurapersonal 3 місяці тому +2

    this is really cool. a base or stand with two AA batteries would work as both energy supply and weight to keep it standing nicely.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      A great idea. Working on a video to inspire more added features, will include a base option as well! Cheers!

  • @cobaltsmith1
    @cobaltsmith1 2 місяці тому

    EXCELLENT walkthrough. Thank you! You have gained at least one more subscriber. Love this!

  • @VGPbr
    @VGPbr 3 місяці тому +2

    Very nice. I will try some of this sometime. The sound was very low, but using the stable volume setting on the cog menu made it sound ok.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Hope it goes well. Sorry about that, I screwed up somehow on the audio side.

  • @octahedron646
    @octahedron646 3 місяці тому +4

    Super cool addon for my futur projects !! Thanks for the tips ! Love it. Volume level is OK btw..

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Awesome, happy you love it. More coming soon to inspire. Thank you! :)

  • @nathanmusser5025
    @nathanmusser5025 3 місяці тому +1

    So many useful tips, sites, and advice. Thanks!

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this project, and you made it very easy to understand. Thank you

    • @TheDeepDiveLLC
      @TheDeepDiveLLC 3 місяці тому

      This is a very adhd, autistic, engineer's statement.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, appreciated!!

  • @HomeWithDrew
    @HomeWithDrew 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this. I see why you add the black walls as it makes it a lot like 5he barrier in real glowing neon lighting. I have been interested in making some in the past and have got close then not don5inued to get close4, I have an SLA printer and again print flat side down. I will give this a another try one day, not thought of using filament lighting, wh8ch I would class as Electroluminescent wire which I have some of already, just need to c4ack out the printer again

  • @daviddavidc2197
    @daviddavidc2197 6 днів тому +1

    Brilliant idea...thanks!

  • @andrewslovak1
    @andrewslovak1 3 місяці тому +1

    This is so awesome, I might actually do this! Thank you!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Awesome, you should for sure. Hope it goes well! :)

  • @steffenmuller2888
    @steffenmuller2888 Місяць тому

    This is great! I like the approach and this can be used for so many things. Thank you very much and keep posting your brilliant ideas!

  • @gvetech
    @gvetech 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing, just the straight forward tutorial I've been looking for! Well done.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the positive feedback! Will keep them coming. :)

  • @felipegilhiriart
    @felipegilhiriart 3 місяці тому +13

    Hello, could you make a follow-up video with the batery and the switch please?

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +6

      Definitely will do! Working on it now and hope to publish soon. Cheers!

  • @daarshg
    @daarshg 3 місяці тому +2

    Great tutorial with nice and detailed steps, and explanations for all the decisions you made. Thanks!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, happy you liked it! More coming soon!

  • @jackietan555
    @jackietan555 Місяць тому

    I did this in cuttle folllowed by tinkercad. In cuttle, I exported SVG of the original file. I had to make one modification in cuttle and "remove holes" in the text to generate a solid text base. Save another file as SVG. Import both files into tinkercad. In tinkercad, resize height of each item (base 0.4mm and walls 10.4 mm). Match the length and width and align them along length width and height. You'll need to flip things to get the correct orientation prior to the final height alignment. Anyway, a workaround if you only use tinkercad. I love this project and am looking forward to printing it on a multicolor printer that I built last week!

  • @Coutta_13
    @Coutta_13 3 місяці тому +2

    Awsome workflow and explation of the steps! I hadn't stumbled across cuttle, I've been doing text with blender and cutting this out with knife project, your flow is much cleaner for topology. Thanks I'll be trying this! Sub'd for future content 🎉🎉

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Right on, thank you so much! Great positive feedback! :)

  • @RobotWargen
    @RobotWargen 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video super informative and gets me excited to do this myself!!!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Go get it! Hope you make something great!

  • @1620GarageAndFarm
    @1620GarageAndFarm 3 місяці тому +1

    So awesome little project, and congrats on going viral with your first video drop !! Looks like I need to order some materials and fire up the 3D printer !!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Haha, right on, hope you give a try! Thank you for the positive feedback. Making more soon. :)

  • @coreyappleby
    @coreyappleby 3 місяці тому +4

    Oh wow, super fun project! Thanks for the tips, I was unaware of those online tools!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Def some of my favorites because they are free yet powerful options from the browser. More coming soon. Happy you liked it!

    • @coreyappleby
      @coreyappleby 3 місяці тому

      ⁠@@nick_the_makeryeah I've got young kids so I've been meaning to look into how to model words/names easily. I find most CAD software overly complex for what I'm doing so simple web based stuff is a huge help.

  • @spartan5280
    @spartan5280 2 місяці тому

    I recommend exporting the file as a STEP insted of an STL since it will result in smooth curved surfaces on your prints. Though STEP files don't appear to be supported in Cura, though you should give orca slicer a try since it supports STEP files as well as a lot of other nice features.

  • @blakey271able
    @blakey271able 13 днів тому

    Absolutely amazing and you make it look so easy really great idea and video definitely saving this one for later thank you.

  • @philippkowalski1105
    @philippkowalski1105 Місяць тому

    what a fantastic tutorial. This is really awesome and just imagine how much easier it becomes when you have an AMS. Going to binge the next videos 😁 Subbed of course.

  • @mlopezrossi
    @mlopezrossi 3 місяці тому +2

    Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @enriquep2677
    @enriquep2677 2 місяці тому

    Straight to the point and very well explained! Thanks

  • @Dave_the_Dave
    @Dave_the_Dave 3 місяці тому +1

    You can actually make the hollow inner part and open back all in the slicer, so if you can get an SVG of the text, you might not even need to use Onshape.

  • @PritamSonkusare
    @PritamSonkusare Місяць тому

    And thats a perfect tutorial video, will need a tutorial on how to make such tutorials too 😅

  • @PhG1961
    @PhG1961 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing! Great video and ingenuity!

  • @gelordtube
    @gelordtube 3 місяці тому +1

    this was my first 3D project, thx!!!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Super cool, great to hear! Keep printing and having fun. Will add more project videos soon to keep you inspired.

  • @mretuck
    @mretuck 3 місяці тому +1

    What a fun project! Thanks!

  • @czappa44
    @czappa44 Місяць тому

    Love the tutorial. Happy I came across your channel - subscribed!

  • @primozpecar2636
    @primozpecar2636 3 місяці тому +1

    wtf algo is blessing me, thanks for showing your process

  • @JamesOKeefe-US
    @JamesOKeefe-US Місяць тому

    Just got my first printer, really enjoyed this . Subbed 😁

  • @merkabaenergy9558
    @merkabaenergy9558 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant!!! I saw these filament the other day (god bless the algo-rhythm!) Please make more of these short form tutorials, easy to follow, great result.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Happy you liked it! Working on lot's of new content around these lights and other cool maker projects. More coming soon! :)

  • @thatpspguy
    @thatpspguy 3 місяці тому +2

    Will be using this later the week to make some custom boxes for family and friends.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Hope it goes well, I bet they will love the surprise!

    • @thatpspguy
      @thatpspguy 2 місяці тому +1

      @@nick_the_maker I ended up getting over 100 orders for my lightboxes at $50 a pop! I'm through just 10 of them as they are larger and I have a steady stream of parts coming from aliexpress. Thank you for helping me to succeed! This will literally pay for my winter tires, an oil change and a second Kobra 3 combo soon. When all that is paid for I will come back and figure out a way to pay you something for doing this for all of us!

  • @SamPockerOfficial
    @SamPockerOfficial 3 місяці тому +1

    These are great! Wish i could just order one instead of doing it myself in this case, but they are really cool.

  • @jimmysgameclips
    @jimmysgameclips 3 місяці тому +1

    What excellent little lights. Great use case

  • @AlanMelling
    @AlanMelling 3 місяці тому +4

    I’m surprised to see that this is your first non-short video. Was hesitant to sub bc lack of content, but did anyway. Hope to see more. Cheers!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Haha, happy you liked it. Gotta start somewhere, right? :D More coming soon!

  • @jim5148
    @jim5148 Місяць тому

    That's actually pretty neat. Thanks for the video!

  • @deziomakes
    @deziomakes 3 місяці тому +2

    Excellent teaching! Thank you!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, happy you liked it. Will publish more soon!

  • @VgnTeupo
    @VgnTeupo 3 місяці тому +1

    thats such a cool idea
    i belive i could also use sketchUp pro for the first step and my ideas would be far bigger.
    A tutorial for the power supply would be great. A link to a good one also would do it

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Working on a follow up video to help with new ideas and power. Stay tuned! :)

  • @carlosmcnulty
    @carlosmcnulty 2 місяці тому +1

    This is great for kids project!!!! Thank you.

  • @gauravjain.indore
    @gauravjain.indore 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome and cool ! will give it a try soon. Thanks

  • @arthurtorricer4544
    @arthurtorricer4544 9 хвилин тому

    New subscriber.. love this idea.. i have 3 bambu labs and 1 Snapmaker Idex printer J1. I still haven't tried using PETG with PLA yet.. or tried using Pause print settings .. which can I use AMS for swapping colors? Also wanting to try TPU filament with another filament to make RC Tires and Rims.

  • @gselzbrot
    @gselzbrot 3 місяці тому +3

    nice little tutorial. good inspiration

  • @taysfunnyist
    @taysfunnyist Місяць тому +2

    Change at layer would be much better. That way you don't have to sit there and watch it. It'll stop the print and wait for you to change instead of pausing. Then you control the start up again. Just for people that forget

  • @R4YTUBE
    @R4YTUBE 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for this tips, this was even easier with Bambu printer and Fusion 360. You got one more subscriber ;-)

  • @pentiumcadiz
    @pentiumcadiz 3 місяці тому +1

    Muy didáctico y muy bien explicado. GRACIAS !! Very helpful. THANKS A LOT!!

  • @MattysJourney
    @MattysJourney 3 місяці тому +1

    Subscribed, this is awesome. Video was a good pace, easy to understand, makes me now have the perfect justification for a 3d printer 🤡

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the sub. Haha, hope you get one soon, the printing community is a blast!

  • @AlbertoMazarro
    @AlbertoMazarro Місяць тому

    Cool idea!! Thanks for sharing

  • @SimplisticallyDigital
    @SimplisticallyDigital 3 місяці тому +1

    I really like these!

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Hope you get to make one! :)

  • @jack1d1XB
    @jack1d1XB 3 місяці тому +3

    Not into 3D printing but I thought this was really great work and will give many fans some home project work.😊👍
    P.S, I would love to see you create some Nostalgia signs such as: Nuka Cola etc 🤔😏😉😁

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому +1

      Happy to share inspiration. Thank you! Working on tutorials around large signs, but I think your idea a lot! I will keep experimenting to see if I can make some nostalgic original styles. :)

  • @Havox7
    @Havox7 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been wanting to make one of these for years. I want to string some together so i can make pictures with text so it's going to take some planning. I was thinking of doing a 12v system with them but that could be tricky.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      If I recall correctly, I think you can buy these on AliExpress rated for 12v

  • @КамелияХристова-в1в

    It is really cool project! Beautiful work!
    Can you make a video showing how to make it with other fonts, that are not connected for the begginers like me! You show and explain things so easily understandable! Thank you!

  • @atharvabedarkar
    @atharvabedarkar 3 місяці тому +1

    I love videos like these please try to make longer videos and go in detail 🙏

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Lot's more coming, thank you for the feedback! Will do my best to provide more next time, either in a single video or series of videos so people can decide how far they want to explore. Creating a series of more on this lights soon. :)

  • @33v4.
    @33v4. 3 місяці тому +1

    more more tutorials!! this is the coolest

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Working on more stuff right now. :)

  • @Kedarwaas
    @Kedarwaas Місяць тому

    Nice work subscribed❤

  • @cheartisan9681
    @cheartisan9681 3 місяці тому +1

    真棒!期待后续的电源+布线+控制模块!!建议尝试一下蓝牙控制模块

  • @mark6302
    @mark6302 Місяць тому

    thats awesome i definitely want to try something like this

  • @originalhotrodder4337
    @originalhotrodder4337 3 місяці тому +2

    Straight forward and to the point, got another sub!

  • @selbermachenguru
    @selbermachenguru 2 місяці тому

    WOW! I learned a lot and just found a solution for a problem I had for years!

  • @Ares-vh9qz
    @Ares-vh9qz 3 місяці тому +3

    Wonderful! When I looked at the subs I expected to see something like 300.000 ahah
    Subscribed instantly

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Huge compliment, haha. Just made my day!!

  • @theajtruth
    @theajtruth 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this led filament , its been sitting in my card for ages 😅

    • @marcus3d
      @marcus3d 3 місяці тому

      Remember to include the ballast resistor.

    • @andypiper
      @andypiper 3 місяці тому

      Can you explain what this is? I did not see it in the video.

    • @nick_the_maker
      @nick_the_maker  3 місяці тому

      Haha, let's gooo! Time to make a cool project. :D

    • @marcus3d
      @marcus3d 3 місяці тому

      @@andypiper It's not in the video, because the OP doesn't know even the very basics of electricity. LEDs have a low internal resistance. Current is voltage/resistance, so if the resistance is low there is a lot of current. LEDs can't handle much current, at least not for long. So you have to add a resistor in series with each LED to bring down the current.

  • @mthornton
    @mthornton Місяць тому

    Thank you. Just successfully replaced it on my mom’s car!

  • @ricardoolivares7611
    @ricardoolivares7611 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing chief, excellent video.