New Track Lighting, Guard Rail, and Catch Fence for Carrera Slot Car Track

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the long video (and for the assembly portion not entirely being in camera view)...but I finally got around to making a video of the guard rail, catch fence, and lighting solution I've been working on.
This has been a 'work in progress' for several weeks but I think it turned out well.
Notes:
I have uploaded the 3D printed part files to Thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:426... and I am also putting together pricing and purchasing options that will be available soon.

If you do like the parts I design, the content I make, and/or would like to help me continue to develop new stuff and content, please consider making a small donation via the "Tip Designer" on Thingiverse or with PayPal using the following link:
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Here's how I did it:

1.) Design and 3D print parts

- Support Block (connects to the track, holds the 1/8" rod for guard rails and 1/4" aluminum tubing for light posts)

- Post Cap (used on the end of light posts that will not have an actual USB light - you don't need a light in every position. I space mine about every 3-5 support blocks)

- Post to USB Housing Adapter (connects the light post to the USB housing)

- USB Light Housing (this keeps the light on the track and not in your eyes and also just makes it look better)

- Mesh clamp inside and outside pieces (this snaps onto the light post and clamps the catch fence into place using M3 x 8 screws)

Software:
- AutoDesk "Fusion 360" - for 3D modeling/CAD

- Simplify 3D - for generating the 3D printing process and the 'gcode' used by the 3D printer.

2.) Materials:
- 3D Printing Filament: "Prusament" PETG

- 1/8 " steel rods (for the guard rails): https://www.lowes.com/pd/100-Pack-Ins...

- 1/4" Aluminum Tubing (for the light posts): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

- USB Lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

- USB Connector w/housing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

- 22ga wire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

- KwikMesh (for the catch fence): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

- U-Molding (for the KwikMesh edging):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

- M3 x 8 Allen head machine screws (for fastening the KwikMesh to the light posts): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

- For wiring up the lights:
Striveday68pcs 2p Spring Connector no welding screws Quick Connector cable clamp Terminal Block 2 Way:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01KT91...

- Gray automotive spray paint

- Solder

3.) Specialty Tools (does not include 'normal' tools i.e. screwdrivers, allen wrenches, soldering iron, wire cutters/stripper, etc..):
- 3D Printer: Prusa MK3s: https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printe...

- Tubing Cutter: https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-1-125-...

- Tubing Bender https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

- For deburring the inside of the aluminum tubing and trimming the 3D printed parts (if needed):
https://amazon.com/AFA-Tooling-Deburr...

If you've read this far, I am impressed...
Leave a comment and let me know what you think and if you would like more information/video content on this.

Thanks for watching.
Have fun and keep racing!

Cheers,
Jeff (Garage Maker Guy)