BLF LT1 Clip on shade (3D printed) test samples available

Hi folks,

I’ve been trying to find some uses for my new Ender 3v2 3D printer, so I have designed a clip on shade for the LT1. I tend to use the LT1 when working on machinery and having it shine in my eyes is a bit annoying, so the shade is about 160 deg and clips on using the groove under the diffuser. I didn’t want the shade to touch the diffuser to reduce the chances of scratching, or it melting if the head gets too hot.

I’ve printed two different types in PETG material which seems quite durable. The black edition stops all light, whilst the grey lets through enough to be used as a position marker. It takes about 3h to print each one.

I have 5 sets of two which I would like to giveaway for testing and feedback. Due to ridiculous postage costs from the UK, I would ask that the recipient contributes towards the cost of postage.

Destination / shipping cost donation suggestion

UK = £4
Europe = £8
Worldwide = £10

Please PM me if you would like a set for evaluation.

Before anyone asks I am not providing the STL files.

If folks are interested in the shades I may print more.

As these are 3D printed, the surface finish is not perfect, but they are pretty decent.

I will be working on a transparent red full 360 shade at some point, but I haven’t yet found a PETG filament that produces a real red when illuminated, most turn bright amber which is no use.










I guess I missed the peak hype for the LT1….

All the shades still here if anyone wants some.

Hey Big_Sam! I didn’t see this thread before today, or I might have jumped in earlier. I’ll PM you with details, but I will be happy to take a set from you. The joy of this of course is that I’m in Canada, so you get to recover hopefully more of the postage fees.

That’s some taken, still a couple of sets left

I’ll take a set please! PM sent

Hi Sam, I’d be delighted to take a set if you still have one left, thank you for your efforts! PM sent.

Just one set left.

I look forward to getting some feedback on the ones I’m sending out.

Thanks

Very well done with this. :+1: I don’t have an LT1 but it’s a fantastic addition, I wonder if covering the inside surface with some sort of reflective foil/mylar would make any difference, I mean to the light coming from the uncovered bit? you think it would redirect it or nor? probably minimal. Could try it out without any glueing with some flat aluminium cooking foil.

Big_Sam, I would like to try that last set out, if still available. PM sent.

Thanks for the interest, all the sets gone now, several parcels getting posted tomorrow.

All samples posted out, looking forward to the feedback

Sound like a good idea to try.
Some of the ‘wasted’ light should be reflected back through the lamp.

Just found this thread too! nice job on these :smiley: if you do produce them, i can add a link update in the main LT1 thread for you if you want. I would have loved to do a test of the samples, but didn’t see your topic until now…

Received mine when I got home from work this evening. I’ve never actually (knowingly) held anything that’s been 3D printed before, first impressions are very good! A lot smoother and stronger than I was expecting. I’ll try and do some testing later when my boys have gone to bed. Thanks Big Sam!

PM sent. Thanks.

I received my set of 3D printed shades from Big_Sam (thanks Sam!) this week and have just tested them out on my current revision Olive Green BLT-LT1…

Here are some photo’s showing fit and function, which seems perfect and the 3D printing, which is of excellent quality! I could see the shades being really handy when using the lantern as a worklamp, just like the other day when I’d got my head stuck in the cupboard under the kitchen sink trying to glue a broken brass handle back onto my stopcock tap/faucet using Super Steel epoxy…. :slight_smile:


I would definitely love to buy a set if you do end up making more!

Height looks perfect to also use the LT1 with the collapsible silicone bowel DIY shade. :+1:

If you start selling these I’d be interested in one, especially if a reflectored surface improves the product!

Just saw this thread today…I’d be interested in a set if you’re going to make another batch!

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay in getting back in action, feedback I have received is positive so I am happy to produce more for sale.

I will start a thread in the sales section and I will PM anyone who has shown interest.

I have not tried painting one yet, but I will give it a go to see if it reflects any useful light forward.

I’m not trying to make profit with these, just provide a service to the community and cover my printer costs, so probably price at £2 per shade + postage.

Thanks, Sam