gabe_j
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how much trouble is it to make those cases? i'm really liking you design.
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DIY LED Light project for my 220 (1 Viewer)
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fishcraze_1
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Super nice. You are very close to me. Maybe I can stop by one day.
thereefranch
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Thank you all so much. Thanks Modaquatics for taking the pics.
PM'd gabe_j and fishcraze_1
Working on another enclosure for the other side. ........
PM'd gabe_j and fishcraze_1
Working on another enclosure for the other side. ........
thereefranch
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Here are some shots of the first Carbon Fiber Enclosure Cover. Came out really nice.. Working on the other side now.
Working on the 5.88" x 33" Frag Tank Enclosure now. I'll try to get better pics of the fixture mounted and running. I only have my phone camera and it doesn't take pics of carbon fiber indoors very well.
Working on the 5.88" x 33" Frag Tank Enclosure now. I'll try to get better pics of the fixture mounted and running. I only have my phone camera and it doesn't take pics of carbon fiber indoors very well.
cichlidtx
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That looks really professional, great job. Can elaborate on the process you go through to make these enclosures, seems like it would be a nice challenging project. Your tank looks great with the LED's, corals pop nice. You have some nice skills.
flexrac
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SOOOOOOOOOOOOO, how much for one to cover a 16-18 wide x 48 inch enclosure?
thereefranch
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How big is your Heat Sink???
The enclosures are based around the heatsink. They tie into the sides, and then down to meet the splash shield.
As far as doing DIY on composites, go here:
http://www.fibreglast.com/category/Learning_Center
It has a ton of information that would cover making any composite part.
UPDATE: I re-worked the 22" fixtures to have 60 leds in each instead of 72. And I switched to just 12 whites, 36 RB, and a mixed string of Red, Green, UV, and regular Blue. I can now run the fixture closer to full power and easily get the 20K look. At full power, it seems brighter than the 400w 20K Ushios I had before. I still have them turned down to around 70% power to better adapt the corals.
I am making the buttons for the boostled.com controllers now. They will be clear plastic. I'll update with pics asap.
Mike
The enclosures are based around the heatsink. They tie into the sides, and then down to meet the splash shield.
As far as doing DIY on composites, go here:
http://www.fibreglast.com/category/Learning_Center
It has a ton of information that would cover making any composite part.
UPDATE: I re-worked the 22" fixtures to have 60 leds in each instead of 72. And I switched to just 12 whites, 36 RB, and a mixed string of Red, Green, UV, and regular Blue. I can now run the fixture closer to full power and easily get the 20K look. At full power, it seems brighter than the 400w 20K Ushios I had before. I still have them turned down to around 70% power to better adapt the corals.
I am making the buttons for the boostled.com controllers now. They will be clear plastic. I'll update with pics asap.
Mike
flexrac
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I'm not using a heatsink, i'm using c-channels
1-1/4" high total of five
total height with led lense is 1 7/8's
the width of all five strips are 13 1/2 inches wide.
if pricing is good, i may have to bring it to you for customization, i have my drivers located remotely with the exception of one meanwell that rest on top the fixture and i have a 140mm fan i want to place use for cooling.
1-1/4" high total of five
total height with led lense is 1 7/8's
the width of all five strips are 13 1/2 inches wide.
if pricing is good, i may have to bring it to you for customization, i have my drivers located remotely with the exception of one meanwell that rest on top the fixture and i have a 140mm fan i want to place use for cooling.
thereefranch
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I'll have to get with you after the first of the year.
As far as larger projects like that, I can tell you that the tooling alone will be expensive as well as the parts. I actually like the idea of spreading the light out more, but it isn't exactly practical when it comes to enclosing larger objects. Look at the Gocart industry. Were talking hundreds of $ for composite body panels.
As far as larger projects like that, I can tell you that the tooling alone will be expensive as well as the parts. I actually like the idea of spreading the light out more, but it isn't exactly practical when it comes to enclosing larger objects. Look at the Gocart industry. Were talking hundreds of $ for composite body panels.
