Finishing 3D Prints: How to Add LED Lenses to 3D Printed Helmets

[@ArnaudMEURET]

I use white nylon stockings. Simply lit from the inside, with whatever color you need and you can tune the appearance by stretching them more or less and using multiple layers. For PvZ zombie eyes, I event stretched it over 3D printed eye globes with holes. Magic!

[@randyloke2953]

They come in flexible ones now too! :)

[@3DPrintedProps]

Someone just mentioned that. :) I just saw them today. :P Need to try them out.

[@c.o7993]

@@3DPrintedProps I've got a kit today and they seem really nice, time will tell after I finally get round to finishing my helmet

[@c.o7993]

@@bluecas977 yeah Pretty solid kit, I had trouble installing them but it was my first time installing actual lenses so that's probably why

[@kylehuntsberry]

@@c.o7993 do you have a link?

[@MostlyConfused]

I've just stumbled across your channel and I am really impressed with how you are able to strike a really good balance between being informative and straight to the point. A lot of knowledge jammed into a short video, but showing exactly what it needs to show. Thank you!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks! I really appreciate it. :)

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Im loving that red color. Im printing my own Punisher helmet out now so I may try these LEDs.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Awesome, yeah the lenses really make it pop!

[@patrickdugan4395]

You do awesome work!!! Really enjoyed the series!!!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man. I really appreciate it. 😀

[@Echo_3D1]

Wow! Timing couldnt be better! Im supposed to be receiving mine tomorrow 👍

[@3DPrintedProps]

Cool. The and the last vid in the series, weathering, will be up next week. 😀

[@Echo_3D1]

@@3DPrintedProps Sweet! I want mine to be a new looking one but i cant help but to do a little

[@no.1_2u32]

Duuuude!! This is WAY COOLER than what I was hoping to find! 😮 Thanks

[@jmr]

I appreciate what you are doing here and greatly enjoyed the videos thus far. A PWM controller might let you adjust the brightness of those leds.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks. Could try it, but I like them super bright all the time, looks cool. :)

[@jmr]

@@3DPrintedProps I just thought it might be easier to see through and give less eye strain. Props on the hard work you put in and the great result.

[@3DPrintedProps]

@@jmr True, I wouldn't want to look through these all day. :P

[@stevemyers5958]

Hey Kevin, Just got the Baron Zemo mask from the Villainous Props store yesterday, I’m wanting to do these lenses but wanted to make sure they would cover the entire eye hole, thanks I’m advance and I’m loving your work and videos!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Cool! That's actually the helmet I offer the files for on my site. It's an amazing helmet.

[@stevemyers5958]

So the LED lenses here will work in my helmet?

[@3DPrintedProps]

@@stevemyers5958 I didn't add them to that helmet, but they should fit.

[@cavertiny]

Cool video. Well done.

[@rogerzbt2635]

Great series of videos! Loving your style. One question: How bright are the LEDs from the inside? Having them that close to your eyes seems problematic.

[@3DPrintedProps]

I wouldn't want to have them on all day, but for short periods they are fine. I think I've worn it for like 20 minutes no problem. You also have to remember, you're going to want to take it off often because it can get hot in there. :P

[@rogerzbt2635]

@@3DPrintedProps Excellent. Thanks again for the content!

[@startide]

@@3DPrintedProps couldn't you stick some reflective one way mirror plastics layer? Something like automotive film, that works shield your eyes a bit?

[@thomas191974]

​@@startide i tried to paint each white spot with an black pen... sure a lot work, but it works for me. I can see better when the lights are on. I hape there is a better way, but this may go the right direction. and yes, the black colour fro the pen rubbed a bit off after some time.

[@Dr.eminence]

It looks BADASS

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man!

[@ricardoperezpelayoradillo5261]

man ur videos a so detailed and super helpfull, im printing my first prop helment a mandalorian one, thanks alot again just suscribed

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks!!😀

[@GenellerNaranjo]

Awesome videos man! Are those leds for the eyes?

[@CosplayAlliance]

Question, one side is smooth and one side is more rigid. Which side faces out?

[@rayzeckz4573]

Hi, can u make n show step by step process for Snake Eyes GI joe Helmet?

[@Shotdirrect]

I know this video is already a bit old, but I was wondering how's the vision with the mask on and those leds on? Can you see clearly if the leds are on?

[@ungmd21]

This is s compliment, but you are the spitting image of Curly Howard!

[@danielallred9249]

I wonder if a thin strip of tint on the face plate side would help.

[@Moros-fg8om]

Sup Kevin I recently made a helmet pretty similar to this and I just added some LED panels like the ones you use in your video. However, I can't see! It's so bright that I can only see when I'm in the sun or such. The only solution I could really find is to dim the panels, which is starting to prove a bit difficult. I have to ask, have you experimented with this before? I'm about to try either adding a resistor on the positive wire or use Ni-MH batteries instead of alkaline batteries (which have a lower voltage than alkaline.) Do either of these sound like a good idea or am I just gonna have to suck it up and deal with it?

[@Jenniferrr2014]

Hi Kevin! I've been blueprinting and designing a 3D print helmet design, though what I have is a helmet that features an underlying pair of goggles (for reference, its the MCU Vulture), where the eye 'sockets' are rounded rather than squared. Would these LEDs do well regardless, or would they turn out too excessive? I haven't seen any good filled circular LEDs. Thank you for the general technique to apply LEDs here though! Very straight forward.

[@dpm911]

is there a way to make bigger eyes? I have a set of the ones from your video but they are not long enough to cover the eye slots of my Space Marine helmet

[@supermomandj]

Is there any chance you could show us some of the flaws with the helmet? I feel like the camera hides a lot of things and it would be a nice way to know even a master like you is human in what they produce.

[@supermomandj]

Also worth mentioning, that they make flexible versions of those LED eyes

[@3DPrintedProps]

@@supermomandj You know, I just saw those. I plan on trying them out.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Sure. The helmet itself is is constructed really well and I've had no problems with how its made or works. The one problem I'm having is that the thin elastic I used causes the helmet edges to rub and is scratching the paint. But I really like it since its a real natural weathering. I'll show it in the weathering video. :)

[@ronm6585]

Nice! Thanks.

[@3DPrintedProps]

You bet!

[@Addkingsson]

Cool!

[@iskidliveforever5471]

That's a wonderful mask you did there, keep up the good work. How is your day going.? Can you do one for one of my favorite games called kingdom hearts the characters name is vanitas and he has a helmet kind of like the red hood a little bit. I've tried looking up tutorials on how to make his helmet but no luck but I did find the jacket for the character so I'm happy that they it online.😁(Can you please make the helmet it's ok if you don't want to.🙏😔)

[@teytreet7358]

Can you trim these?

[@SturgGaeming]

What kind of led's are that? The link don't work in my country.

[@Nikko3001]

"lets hop behind this fake wall..." Kevin, are you telling me that you are an illusionist this entire time? Of course joking. I like your videos. Subscribing.

[@3DPrintedProps]

HA! True, technically it is an actual wall, but it holds up nothing except hiding how messy the shop behind me is. :P

[@Nikko3001]

@@3DPrintedProps Haha love it! Have an amazing day!

[@_B.C_]

I’m making a tv head mask out of an old tv. Does anyone know where to get the material for the eyes in larger sheets? It doesn’t need the LEDs? It looks like I could add my own led strip around the edges of the plastic.

[@d-mart3733]

Can't see when lights are on do you have any recommendations or do I just deal with it lol

[@SebJr88]

I cant seem to get the glue to stick to both the helmet and the led lights. Did you just smother the crap out of it with glue both inbetween and overtop the LEDs?

[@3DPrintedProps]

If u are using the hot glue you need to make sure it goes on when it's hot and yeah I use a lot. Just be sure to not get it on the lenses.

[@yasinakca1774]

I can't see ahead how can i see better 😮

[@amandarachels]

Dumb question- when you put your helmet on, the sound quality of your voice on camera doesn’t change. How? 😅

[@3DPrintedProps]

That part is a voice over I recorded later. :)

[@amandarachels]

@@3DPrintedProps haha it was so seamless I had to make sure. Thanks so much for this series!

[@Adi-on2dt]

Where can I find the cheapest led lights ?

[@JamesOsyris]

I have a mask with much bigger eye holes... Is there a bigger version of these lights

[@dovahstudioz5453]

Can these led lenses work for foam and fabric made masks? I am making Fnaf mask for a commission and curious to know if these can work.

[@johnmayo5242]

Can you tell us how you make the edges thick enough to add the magnets ???

[@3DPrintedProps]

The helmet does have room for magnets, if you have one that doesn't you can add some epoxy putt and add them there.

[@Roofusone_]

what are the lights called on ebay ?

[@3DPrintedProps]

I've started using these since the battery compartment is smaller. villainouspropshop.com/product/led-light-eyes-kit/

[@fabmax41]

Isn't these LED bad for eyes? Can you wear them for a long time?

[@TheGreatBooger]

Do you think these are impact resistant to airsoft bbs?

[@chorfela4859]

Hell no

[@3DPrintedProps]

No sure, never fired one. If you plan on that I would test it. Maybe use a carbon fiber PLA and use a high number of walls, like 5 with a high infill. But again, don't know. :P

[@TheGreatBooger]

@@3DPrintedProps I meant the lenses, figured I’d ask anyways. The helmet I planned using UV resin instead of body filler to give the helmet some added strength. And lenses I guess I will find out. Lol

[@unsccarterl6132]

how well can you see through the lenses when its off? say I want to still wear it and not have the lights on all the time.

[@3DPrintedProps]

They are clear lenses, the grid is very light. You actually see better with the light off.

[@jorkaefdev]

how much would you price a finished helmet like that?

[@3DPrintedProps]

If I sold helmets finished I'd probably charge 300-400. Lots of time in there.

[@NODHLAN]

i there any way to get the lenses? the link says the item doesnt exist

[@3DPrintedProps]

Here you go. villainouspropshop.com/product/led-light-eyes-kit/

[@FutureLaugh]

no foam padding? just raw

[@3DPrintedProps]

I added the padding in the fit video. 🙂

[@FutureLaugh]

@@3DPrintedProps i missed that one!!