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A project log for BreatheDot: A Portable Meditation Aid

A small battery-powered meditation aid to keep you focused and refreshed wherever you go. - Available on Tindie!

ben-limBen Lim 03/31/2017 at 18:030 Comments

While I like the board itself, some people might want a cover to diffuse the LED. After some experimentation, I found that white PLA plastic that has the LED flush to the surface actually provides the best diffusion. If there is a dome, the light doesn't diffuse that well, causing uneven brightness as seen in the gallery. Transparent plastic doesn't work that well either when it is printed. If you want to use a clear cover, try using a glass dome meant for circular DIY pendants.

I used 1mm thickness for the plastic.

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