Suggested Parts:

• Pair this with a relay module in a Relay Module Mount.
• Two (Qty 2) 8mm-wide, 200mm-long COB LED strips
• Two (Qty 2) M3x10mm socket head cap screws
• Hook-up wire (~24 AWG)

This is an LED housing that mounts to the left-side, above the Y-axis rail, of the P1 series (P1S, P1P). It is designed for two 8mm-wide, 200mm-long COB LED strips, or you could use a single, wider strip (there is just over 17mm of width for attaching the LED strip). Use this to replace or augment the stock LED strip.

With more light, the chamber camera image quality drastically improves

There are a couple of options for print orientation. Either bottom-down on the build plate, which will result in some bridging, or the angled surface on the build-plate, which requires extremely minimal bridging. I've tried both and the later is the orientation I ultimately suggest and is the print profile I included here. I also suggest denser amount of material around the screw mounting holes.

You will need two (qty 2) M3x10mm socket head cap screws to attach to the existing threaded mounting points on the printer's metal frame. In a pinch, M3x8mm screws can be used, but there won't be as much thread protruding through the body of the part. Don't use longer screws if you have the P1S or you will impact the side-panel.

The LED strips are angled down, facing the build plate and a visor prevents glare from normal viewing angles when viewing the print chamber through the top glass.

IMPORTANT: Powering the LEDs. You can power it directly from the AP board's LED connector if you are only using a single LED strip and not in parallel with the stock LED Strip. This connector can only supply up to 300mA of current, so best to measure power consumption of your LED strips and use your judgement. (https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/p1/troubleshooting/p1p-led-failture)

For most people, who will run with two strips, or even a single strip in addition to the stock LED strip, I suggest using the LED connector to activate a relay to power the LED from the USB-A port from the AP board. The USB-A port can supply 1.5A of current. I have also designed a mount for a popular, generic, relay module (they are available at Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, etc.). Another option is to power it externally, but you will not have control over the LED via Bambu Studio or the Bambu Handy app.

Note: I believe X1 Series have their AP board mounted in this location, so this will not work with those printers.