HOW TO LED UPGRADE

The Paragami LED upgrade is gaining popularity! So, we’ve put together a summary of the best ideas out there. On this page, you’ll find useful tips, helpful links, and free 3D models to assist you in building your own Paragami LED upgrade.

THESE ARE THE DESIGNS ARE
FULLY UPDATED WITH
LED UPGRADE
These packages now include two versions of the template—the standard version and the LED-updated version.
The LED upgrade idea wasn’t originally mine—it came from Adam (@snazzypazzyart ), who shared the entire process in this Reddit thread. I built on his ideas and added some of my own as well.

HOLLOW BLOCKS
Hollow blocks fix low-rise printing issues.
Drag-drop and rotate blocks for optimal rise angle; works for single or 4x4 groups (split after rotating). Adjust rotation based on printer cooling/speed. Tweak "Detect Thin Wall," "Shell Thickness," and "Extrusion Width" for precision. Use supports with matching threshold angle; no infill needed. Wall thickness is 0.4 mm to generate a single perimeter.

GRID, COLLAR & LED SPACING
Blocks scaled down with 33.333 x 33.333 mm grid spacing to match 30 LED/m strips. Available as individual pieces or 4x4 groups, with grid geometry for 4x4 arrangements.
A collar extension aids block alignment.

OTHER HELPFUL TIPS:

PRINT SETTINGS:
*These print settings are copied from Snazzypazzyart's Reddit thread. He developed the LED upgrade from scratch, so some settings may not be necessary with our update.

Material: 07_03 Twisted Box by Snazzypazzyart is made of 6kg PLA
Prusa Slicer / Input Sharper
0.4mm Nozzle
Fast
Detail Quality: 0.10mm
Perimeters: 1
Solid layers top: 0
Solid layers bottom: 0
Infill density: 0%
Default Extrusion Width: 0.65
Seam painting: ON (Align seams to underside)
Thick Bridges: On
Perimeter generator: Classic
Fill gaps: On
Filament temp. for other layers: 240°c
Retraction Length: 0.2mm
Retraction Speed: 25mm/s
Detraction extra length: 0.07mm

Layer height minimum: 0.05mm
Variable layer height (Adaptive 0.50 / Some parts min ~0.79-0.81)

ELECTRONICS:
*These tips are copied from Snazzypazzyart's Reddit thread.
• SK6812 WLEDs
with 33.333 mm spacing (30 diodes/m). IP rating is irrelevant here. Use 1m, 2m, or 5m 30 IP30 strips.

• 5V40A POWER SUPPLY
• QuinLED's Dig-Quad LED board with WiFi-controlled ESP32, 30A rating.

• db25 pin cable connects power, data, and microphone wires, running audio-reactive MoonModule fork with various patterns.

DOWNLOAD
FREE 3D MODELS SUPPORT
FOR CUSTOM LED UPGRADES
Are you skilled in 3D CAD and interested in implementing an LED upgrade on other templates yourself? Here are the base files to get you started! You can access the support files inspired by snazzypazzyart’s ideas, as well as by solution from atomlabscreations, which works seamlessly with the original unmodified blocks.

DOWNLOAD 3D MODEL of
GRID & COLLAR
➜
Exported in 3 sizes: 50 / 40 / 30 mm blocks (52 / 42 / 33.333 mm grids, matching 30 LED/m strips). Use unmodified Paragami blocks, printed with 1 perimeter, 0% infill, 0 bottom layers. Available as a single block or 4x4 group. The Coaster Grid’s 33.333 mm matches 30 LED/m strips, requiring original template blocks to be scaled accordingly. A collar geometry attaches to block bottoms, ensuring precise alignment and serving as a scaling reference.

DOWNLOAD 3D MODEL of
SQUARE COASTER GRID ➜
Exported in three sizes: 50 mm blocks (52 mm grid), 40 mm blocks (42 mm grid), and 30 mm blocks (33.333 mm grid, matching 30 LED/m strips). Use unmodified Paragami blocks, printed with one perimeter, 0% infill, and no bottom layers. Available as a single block or 4x4 group for easy setup.

DOWNLOAD 3D MODEL of
PENTAGON COASTER GRID ➜
Available in two sizes: original for standard template blocks and scaled to 33.333 mm spacing for 30 LED/m strips. Use unmodified Paragami blocks, printed with one perimeter, 0% infill, and no bottom solid layers. The grid is exported as a single block or whole base for flexible setup.