R2-D2’s data port LED’s components [3D printed]

 So over on the astromech.net forum, I came across a post about the ‘light bar’ electronics components and that they were becoming harder to source. These can be seen in picture below.

Thought I’d have a go at searching to help out. Found the original supplier info and the date sheet pdf for the component(s). So decided to draw one up in CAD. Turned out ok.

I found some opaque plastic and cut it to fit. I then drilled a hole in the back and fed an led in. It was a bit bright (as it was a crystal clear one) but it gives an idea of what it would look like.

I’ve also uploaded three versions to my Thingiverse page:

Single with separate lens. www.thingiverse.com/thing:4718965

Triple with separate lens. www.thingiverse.com/thing:4719976

Triple with lens combined (if printing in opaque filament and then painting the sides)

www.thingiverse.com/thing:4720376

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