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

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[marcusd]

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.

[turbotoshy]

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!

[KingdomCome]

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

[______IV]

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

[LUDOVICOPAPALIA]

One of the best 3d print tutorials ever!

[plugger]

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

[sourcererseven]

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

[mse]

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!💯

[Twosoc]

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.

[Cuttle]

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 :)

[namssab]

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

[Beatfreak]

Cool project and I liked your style of presenting 👍

[SooGuy]

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

[spartan]

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.

[cobaltsmith]

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

[leagueleaders]

Super cool project. Never knew about those filament leds.

[FilamentStories]

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

[azadvertised]

Love how direct and informative this was. Subscribed

[ShaunKirkwood]

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.

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