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NIH3D

Light Box

Created by
Ben Braverman
Created:
4/13/26
Submitted:
10/7/26
Published:
10/7/26

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3DPX-023431

Licensing:

CC-BY
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware
Description

A 3D-printable box designed to hold the Fluval 4.0 Nano Aquarium LED.

We used it to control light environments for algae samples in shaking incubators, read more about it in our pub. It's designed to be printed with minimal supports, just paint in tree supports on the overhang at the door. The door can be secured to the box using a piece of velcro.

A photo of a plate on an angled holder inside of a Light Box
A photo of two Light Boxes with the doors closed
A screenshot of the sliced 3D model of the Light Box, including supports underneath the door opening