CB-1 KH970 backlight
by ElectrifiedWool · via Thingiverse
| Format | STL |
| Category | Home |
| License | CC BY-SA |
| Triangles | 172 |
| Uploaded | Apr 23, 2026 |
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Description
People have been selling these backlights for AUD$200 but they are made of very cheap easily obtainable parts. The tiny cutouts are alignment notches that match the original backlight coverage. when 3D printed a slicer will creates a wide homing circle for each corner. to make a complete backlight here is the bill of materials. Spox 2P connector. you can buy this as a pigtail in case you don't have a specialized crimping tool. AUD$12 for 20 pigtails. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005919461420.html EL foil - the light producing part. If you happen to have a broken backlight then you can simply replace only this part. AUD$40 for 10 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004185933220.html insulating tape and/or appropriately sized shrink tube. thin double sided tape to adhere the EL foil to the backing.
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