In the end I chose high density, flatness, and reliability (i.e. not going for bendy options for the strips) on my DIY light ring. Was able to print it on my 300x300 printer in one piece and it fit the entire five meter light strip in 50 sections. What made me settle on it is that I can use bare wire to hook everything up, so it just won’t be that hard. Printed it in PETG and made it beefier than necessary, coming in at 300 grams. Added a tripod mount as well (just a 1/4-20 nut). Cutting the strips and adhering them took about an hour but it’s simple enough work I could listen to a podcast.
I’ll print a mount for my iPhone to go on the back once the rest is made. Maybe a coupe handles as well. Easy enough to glue on later.
Got my cheap light ring and it is not very bright, but some of the accessories it came with will be useful.
On to the soldering!
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