@Noreaster Yes, these can be run on batteries as the leds are powered by 12v dc. I have built many that simply ran on battery. Keep in mind that when I say battery it’s not a couple of AA’s… lol. Usually, it’s a battery like 12v12ah. Sometimes bigger depending on the load. The material I use mostly is clear 1/4" acrylic. Sometime as in the Guitars they don’t need to be transparent, so I used 1/2" PVC.
I will have to say that finding this CNC has allowed me to really expand my shop and save tens of thousands in labor.