Modular Led Lighting System

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Først set

2026-07-14 16:37

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2026-07-14 16:37

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cyberpunk led leds diy electronics lighting workshop light hex hexagon modular

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A modular, customizable light system that supports hexagons, rectangles, triangles, and straight tracks. Designed to limit hardware needs and be fun to build. Please feel free to use the STEP files to build your own custom elements and modifications! Update 3: Feb 4, 2026: I've added core pieces with channels to hide wires and a drop-in hanger. Update 2: Dec 17, 2025: I uploaded a profile that includes newly updated ‘small’ hexagon pieces with channels to hide wires. They have press-fit clips to tie them together and to keep the wires in place. One critical note is that this set will end up with less potential hanging options. Update 1: Nov 26, 2025: I've added a PDF to help map out how many pieces you need for a build. I created a 3MF of the pieces needed to make a 4 hex light, to help people using only the app. I've also added a plate and STEP file of a drop in hanger for connection parts if you want to skip the heat-set inserts. My previous light is pretty cool, but had loads of room for improvement. This system was designed from the beginning to address these requirements: Customization Single Piece Frame Elements No adhesives! Limited hardware requirements Mounting Options So how did it go? Honestly it would be pretty weird to post this and not meet my requirements. Let's work through each requirement as a framework for explaining the project. Customization I've included all the pieces necessary for a wide range of designs, from a single straight light under a cabinet to a sprawling series of hexagons hanging from the ceiling. There's pieces for an isometric grid, rectangles, 2 sizes of hexagon, and more. In the coming weeks I'll add a few remaining pieces I've yet to finish, but the kit provided now is pretty broad. What's more, I've uploaded everything as STEP files, so you can customize even more using parametric modeling software. Single Piece Frame Elements My first design involved gluing backing pieces to frame pieces to build strength, and still required extra support pieces and the LED covers to be acceptably rigid. When designing this system I wanted to avoid any extra support pieces. The frame pieces are relatively thick, but they are very strong. When building a comparatively sized light the new system is more rigid with only frame elements than the first light was with all layers glued together. Speaking of glue… No Adhesives! It took hours and hours to assemble the first light. I'd guess it was 5-6 hours for the frame with all the gluing, holding in place, taping together, shaving down edges that didn't quite fit, etc. I've really been enjoying using filament as a connector, and chose to use it for this project as a locking pin. Pieces slot together and have a hole that neatly fits filament, locking them together and preventing flex or parts falling apart. No adhesives doesn't just apply to the frame though- the LED covers also snap in place, helping to strengthen the frame while remaining removable. You could use glue on the joints if you want; the right kind would certainly help to increase rigidity. You don't need to do that though, you'll be just fine without it. Limited Hardware Requirements On the reverse side of all straight pieces you'll find a hole sized to provide a snug fit for optional heat-set threaded inserts. These and M4 screws or eye-hooks are the only additional hardware I'd recommend. On the first version I included models to glue over wiring on the reverse side to tidy it up, and if people would like I can include similar models here. However, the pieces included feature holes sized for filament, allowing you to manage wiring by simply bending filament and pushing it into the holes. (See photos). Mounting Options You can use optional hanging inserts to suspend the frame from the ceiling as well without the need for any hardware besides whatever you want to use to hang it. The straight track can be easily modified to add holes for magnets in your slicer, should you wish to mount it under a