October 15, 2025
Description
Turn a simple tomato cage into a Seed Pixel LED tree using this one-piece 3D printed adapter.
It’s designed specifically for the SFL Designs ¾" PVC Mini Tree Topper and SFL Seed Pixel Tension Clips, letting you easily create bright, compact trees for your holiday display. Includes one location to bolt to seed topper and another one to add another securing bolt if you so desire.
Three adapter versions are included:
20 mm PVC version
½" PVC version
½" EMT version
You don’t need to use pipe or EMT unless you want to add a topper.
This build uses a standard 34" tomato cage from Lowe’s with 16 strands of 17 Seed Pixels each — for a total of 272 LEDs, spaced approximately 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
The SFL topper is secured to the adapter with a ¼" bolt (or equivalent metric size).
Pixel strands were attached to the cage with zip ties and SFL Pixel Tension Clips, though bungee cords (as recommended by SFL Designs) may also work well. Sizing and length will be dependent on your tree height. You may need to cut or tim the cage depending on your ideal form and fit.
⚠ Note: These adapters have not been tested with powder-coated tomato cages. Fit may vary slightly depending on coating thickness.
Prints in one piece — no supports required
Works great in PLA or PETG
Fast, clean print suitable for production runs
Compatible only with SFL Designs ¾" PVC Mini Tree Topper
https://sfl-designs.com/STL-File-3-4-PVC-Mini-Mi-Seed-Pixel-Tree-Topper-p756965224
Works with SFL Seed Pixel Tension Clips
https://sfl-designs.com/Seed-Pixel-Tension-Clips-p732901831
Includes adapters for 20 mm PVC, ½" PVC, and ½" EMT
Custom topper options coming soon!
(Link to Collection will be here when available)
Remixing is highly encouraged!
I include .STP files for maximum flexibility so you can create your own variations.
Please keep it in the spirit of the maker community — don’t repost this design as your own or sell derivatives for profit.
If you make a cool remix or accessory, tag it or share it in the comments so I can feature it in a future update!
If you like this project, toss a coffee my way — it keeps the printer fed with filament and my workshop stocked with nuts and bolts!
https://buymeacoffee.com/jvdesign
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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