New Edge Lit Acrylic - Dual Pane

[gwhiz]

Now that my Y-axis issues are resolved thanks to a new Y-motor and gearbox (after 786 hours of run time I'm not complaining!), I was able to complete this one! It was the most frustrating because the two panes need to line up exactly, but in the end it's my favorite so far!

[oscarl48]

Very cool project. That came out looking great.

[Mugsowner]

Nice work. I have not gotten around to trying this yet, but I can see many uses for it.

[Mikewiz]

That is really cool. How is it done?

[want2b]

Very unique piece, the double pane along with the edge lit really shows off the project. As you noted, they really have to line up.
Rick H

[gwhiz]

That is really cool. How is it done?

Thanks Mike. You have to split the design graphic into two parts yellow goes on one design board, and everything you want lit in white goes on the other (in this case). Because you carve the back of the acrylic you end up flipping everything horizontally and working backwards part of the time. Each piece of acrylic is lit by its own LED Strip which are wired together in the base. I've got another post out here somewhere that shows the pieces separately.

[mtylerfl]

Great project, George! Very nice!