Makertech
Apr 2

LED Lights

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We're currently looking into the possibility of the LED strip lights creating shorts with the metal frame and therefore recommend that in the meantime people avoid installing it until we're sure if this is a universal problem or not.

Ryan Andrews
Apr 9

I know you guys are working through a lot. Thanks for everything you've done so far!

 

I just wanted to ask if you had any updates to this particular problem.

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Makertech
Apr 14
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LED Lights Update/Warning

 

We are recommending that people do not install the LED lights as the exposed copper traces are in some cases causing shorts on the frame. If you absolutely still want to install them, make sure to cover the copper traces along the strip before installing. We're also going to be removing the LED lights from future kits.

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