You did this 5 months ago and it's still helpful. As of today it's only $20 on Prime after a $3 coupon. I have an original Ender 3 modified to be about like a V2. After watching your video I didn't have to go to the tiny "instructions" at all. Thanks to one of your commenters (Victor,) I just connected mine right to the power supply as there are already spare 24v terminals making it unnecessary to remove the motherboard. It looks and works great! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I watched other videos and the other people were clueless. You explain things so well. You explain the channels that the wires go into and thru. You explain the self threading screws you explain the wire going down the back and the plastic cover. You explain hooking it into power. The other videos I watched are a joke. Other videos don’t even install it properly and are using their videos as an example. Excellent job on your part! Excellent!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! I just received my Official Creality LED light kit for my Ender 3 V2. I plan to install it this weekend. Your video has given me a head start.
Thank you so much for this really helpful, informative, and accurate video! You are very clear in the way you dictate instructions! Watching it was straight to the point, and so very helpful! Thanks a tonne!!!
I got one of these lights for a great deal online and I'm happy it's now installed and working! Not to hard once you know where the cables need to go. I would like to see them create one in a ring that extends around the back of the printer as well to eliminate shadow. Nevertheless, it's a great light that I can use to check prints at night time. Love it!
Thanks for the helpful video! I bought this for my brothers printer months ago but only now did I finally go and install it! It’s good so far I just need to finish the rest of our inclosure for it!
Great video thank you. Although removing the motherboard is an extra step, there’s a lot of clearance to get the wires connected, at least on the ender 3 pro
Wow these were so bright. Easy to install too. My room is dark always but i had to use flash of my phone to see but a flick of the switch make so easier for me to do that instead going after my phone. Sometime i have to walk to get my phone or turn on light of room. Anyway's i wish I can control the light brightness. But great quality easy to install :).
I was about to pick one of these up, but I'm concerned about the shadow - I think if I DIY'd this, I'd put the light out closer to the front of the machine. Maybe even print a vertical mount that mounts right to the front (though that might inhibit access a little bit).
Great stuff! So I also just received my Ender 3 light! However, the wire is nowhere long enough, and it's got a connection on the end? Have you heard of such a thing?
Sounds like you got the light for the S1, which plugs into a connection on the base of the machine. Send it back and get the one linked in my Description.
I have an Ender 3 Neo and I want to install an LED light with a dimmer switch. Would it be fairly straight forward to add a dimmer switch to this kit or should I look for a different kit? Recommendations on how to get started are appreciated.
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How much slack would you say is in the wire for the LED light kit? I ask because I want to install this with an Extension Upgrade Kit. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your help with this.
Why not just wire the light to the power supply where there are a couple of + & - connections. The power supply output is 24v which the light is. Would be easier than wiring to a shared port on the mainboard.
Hey bro this is Marty Martinez from your group. What is the measurement on the width? I’m wanting to see if I can mount this on a different printer. Thanks man
I just ordered this light. But I’m concerned if it will work for my basic ender 3 with main board 4.2.2. Do you know if it will still work regular ender 3
Any concerns with this kit if you have the 2nd z axis installed? Where that wire comes out at the bottom of the z axis bar is where the second motor is.
Not that I know of, because the PRO also has to be wired to the board. The S1, and the CR10-SE have dedicated light ports. Somebody smarter than me, may have a way?
Do you have 12v at the light? Losing power somewhere. Perhaps a bad cable, bad solder, etc, somewhere between the connectio at the board, and the LED itself. Test the LED on another power source, see if it turn on. If not, look for that connection issue, or, return it for a replacement
Great video! I’m having trouble finding self-tapping screws of the right size. Any recommendations on a good online retailer and what size/style you used?
The ones that came in my box were machine screws, not the self-tapping type used at 6:16 of this video. I’m installing on an Ender 3 pro so the screws that came with it are not going to work I’m mainly curious about the diameter and depth of the ones used in this install
@@3DRundown it’s the Creality kit. Maybe a different version- I guess I thought you DIY’d the screws. Had no idea they were the ones you had in the kit. No worries, I’ll do my best to find something at a big box store. They seem to be about size 5, 10mm or so. Thanks again!
The screws self tap into the Aluminum but as the instructions said once they are started you should use the short end of the Allen wrench to tighten. A little force gets them started.
Watch the other videos. They are a joke. The other videos don’t even install it properly. The wires are hanging all over the place. This person created a wonderful video. I think you are nuts to put this person down.
You did this 5 months ago and it's still helpful. As of today it's only $20 on Prime after a $3 coupon. I have an original Ender 3 modified to be about like a V2. After watching your video I didn't have to go to the tiny "instructions" at all. Thanks to one of your commenters (Victor,) I just connected mine right to the power supply as there are already spare 24v terminals making it unnecessary to remove the motherboard. It looks and works great! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I watched other videos and the other people were clueless. You explain things so well. You explain the channels that the wires go into and thru. You explain the self threading screws you explain the wire going down the back and the plastic cover. You explain hooking it into power. The other videos I watched are a joke. Other videos don’t even install it properly and are using their videos as an example. Excellent job on your part! Excellent!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'll be doing the light on the SE and KE soon also. Very similar.
@@3DRundown
Excellent! I just bought the KE printer. I will unbox and assemble it soon.
Thank you! I just received my Official Creality LED light kit for my Ender 3 V2. I plan to install it this weekend. Your video has given me a head start.
Thank you so much for this really helpful, informative, and accurate video!
You are very clear in the way you dictate instructions! Watching it was straight to the point, and so very helpful! Thanks a tonne!!!
Thank you! My installation process was perfect thanks to this video, love my led light!
Great video. Good idea taking out the whole board. Made it so much easier.
Thanks for the instructions. I am putting this on one of my Ender 3 Pro.
Best to put a little washing up liquid on the self-tapping screw helps with the threading
Nah
I got one of these lights for a great deal online and I'm happy it's now installed and working! Not to hard once you know where the cables need to go. I would like to see them create one in a ring that extends around the back of the printer as well to eliminate shadow. Nevertheless, it's a great light that I can use to check prints at night time. Love it!
Great walkthru tutorial. Played it while installing and worked like a charm. Thanks Again
Awesome. What a difference it makes!
Thanks for the helpful video! I bought this for my brothers printer months ago but only now did I finally go and install it! It’s good so far I just need to finish the rest of our inclosure for it!
It makes such a difference! Every time I turn it on, I'm re-surprised.
Thanks a LOT! your video helped me a lot!!
Thanks for the helpful video. 👍🏾
If you have an Ender 3 or 3 Pro I think you can tap power from the power supply.
Thanks, Victor, I did it your way and it was an easier install.
Yes!!!! DO NOT try it with your motherboard. You will get some mean sparks
Great video thank you. Although removing the motherboard is an extra step, there’s a lot of clearance to get the wires connected, at least on the ender 3 pro
Do it right. Do it once. :)
Bro thank you your videos have helped so much
So welcome! Happy to help. Check out the Pinned Comment. :)
Wow these were so bright. Easy to install too. My room is dark always but i had to use flash of my phone to see but a flick of the switch make so easier for me to do that instead going after my phone. Sometime i have to walk to get my phone or turn on light of room. Anyway's i wish I can control the light brightness. But great quality easy to install :).
I was about to pick one of these up, but I'm concerned about the shadow - I think if I DIY'd this, I'd put the light out closer to the front of the machine. Maybe even print a vertical mount that mounts right to the front (though that might inhibit access a little bit).
This thing is so bright, I use it to light my S1+ that sits next to it
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Great content
Thanks
Well Greg this is better than my led magnifying glass that's ziptied to the top 🤣 just about to order this light. Thank ya for the video.
😂😂 It's SO bright. You're gonna wish you did it ages ago
Great stuff! So I also just received my Ender 3 light! However, the wire is nowhere long enough, and it's got a connection on the end? Have you heard of such a thing?
Sounds like you got the light for the S1, which plugs into a connection on the base of the machine. Send it back and get the one linked in my Description.
I have an Ender 3 Neo and I want to install an LED light with a dimmer switch. Would it be fairly straight forward to add a dimmer switch to this kit or should I look for a different kit? Recommendations on how to get started are appreciated.
Not sure on the dimmer. It's a pretty generic setup with an LED Strip. If it can be done with an LED Strip, it should be able to be done on here...
Great video. Thank you
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How much slack would you say is in the wire for the LED light kit? I ask because I want to install this with an Extension Upgrade Kit. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your help with this.
Quite a bit. You can likely run it easily
@@3DRundown awesome, can’t wait to get it all together. Thanks again!
Helped a lot thank you!
Why not just wire the light to the power supply where there are a couple of + & - connections. The power supply output is 24v which the light is. Would be easier than wiring to a shared port on the mainboard.
Doing it according to the instructions
Thanks! This works great for the Amazon generic one too
Awesome. I'll have to check it out!
Mine strobes while printing. Is that normal? I don't think it's supposed to.
NO. Not normal.
is the ipad stand you're using in the start 3d printed? if so can you please link me to the model!
Believe it or not, I got it from 5-Below! It's awesome
Hey bro this is Marty Martinez from your group. What is the measurement on the width? I’m wanting to see if I can mount this on a different printer. Thanks man
Hi Marty! The center part, with the light inside, is 11.5"
I would guess, that you could simply Print a space, to make the mount longer if need be.
My LED bar is too wide for my Ender 3 v2. I contacted Creality who say I can cut the LED wherever nessesary.
Really? Surprised it's too long. LED strips can typically be cut to size without issue.
thank you so much sensei....very concise step by step instructions.....you have lead us out of the dark ...literally haha
Your welcome my Student! Let there be light!
I just ordered this light. But I’m concerned if it will work for my basic ender 3 with main board 4.2.2. Do you know if it will still work regular ender 3
Yep. 👍🏼👍🏼
Any concerns with this kit if you have the 2nd z axis installed? Where that wire comes out at the bottom of the z axis bar is where the second motor is.
Nah, S1 is the same basic thing and has Dual Z. Just route the wire carefully, and attach it to something if need be, to keep it out of the way
Hello,
I have a normal Ender-3. Does the light also go with it and is the instalation the same?
Should be fine.
Can I turn the Creality LED light on and off using the Creality Cloud App?
No, because it's hard wired to the board, and controlled via a physical switch. For printers, such as the CR10-SMART with Stock LED lights, you CAN.
@3DRundown is there anyway to have the LED controllable via the Creality Cloud app for a Ender 3 Pro?
Not that I know of, because the PRO also has to be wired to the board. The S1, and the CR10-SE have dedicated light ports. Somebody smarter than me, may have a way?
@@3DRundown thanks for the reply! ❤️
So what should I trouble shoot when the light doesn’t turn on at all?
Edit: I’m on a CR-10 from 2017, but I don’t think that makes a huge difference.
1st Check for voltage with a meter
@@3DRundown what voltage? The printer turns on with the little pins in the same port as the power cables, the LEDs not turning on.
Do you have 12v at the light? Losing power somewhere. Perhaps a bad cable, bad solder, etc, somewhere between the connectio at the board, and the LED itself. Test the LED on another power source, see if it turn on. If not, look for that connection issue, or, return it for a replacement
Great video! I’m having trouble finding self-tapping screws of the right size. Any recommendations on a good online retailer and what size/style you used?
Broski, the screws are in the box with the light. That said, Homedepot 1000% has screws that will work
The ones that came in my box were machine screws, not the self-tapping type used at 6:16 of this video. I’m installing on an Ender 3 pro so the screws that came with it are not going to work
I’m mainly curious about the diameter and depth of the ones used in this install
I will have to check then. but they were definitely the ones included in my kit. Did you use the creality kit?
@@3DRundown it’s the Creality kit. Maybe a different version- I guess I thought you DIY’d the screws. Had no idea they were the ones you had in the kit. No worries, I’ll do my best to find something at a big box store. They seem to be about size 5, 10mm or so. Thanks again!
The screws self tap into the Aluminum but as the instructions said once they are started you should use the short end of the Allen wrench to tighten. A little force gets them started.
Will this light work on the Ender 3 max neo
Yes, but it will be too small. Will need to see if there is a printable adapter
I'd at least test the light first before putting everything together. Also make sure the unit was unplugged first.
The only "together" there is, is the foam cover. Off is fine. This port is 0.3 watt
i have a ender 3 pro
A classic
Aka. the shadow caster.
Works great for me. Even lights up the machines next to it
great video man! But whats up with the ending too lazy to edit? or is it some kind of meme xD?
14:20-15:40
What ending? Looks fine to me...
@@3DRundown On the plus side you reminded us 4 times that you're leaving a link to any useful tools/items :)
Dude you have great info but for the love of Oba, KISS, learn it and use it, theres absolutely no need for this video to drag out to 15 minutes.
Feel free to make your own shorter video, or to pop over to a Fortnite gaming Livestream
Watch the other videos. They are a joke. The other videos don’t even install it properly. The wires are hanging all over the place. This person created a wonderful video. I think you are nuts to put this person down.
Thank you for the video. This made my light install so much easier.