DIY - Cheap China Cob panel Build+Grow

Airwalker16

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I use the cheap chinese drivers. i have plenty. I learned from Supra. he sent me a list of descent suppliers. I drive CXb3590 36v with 900ma, 700ma and 350ma single drivers for next to nothing. great for vegging. I also have Mean well drivers that do the same thing with a group of COB's. I guess I am tacky using single drivers, multiple drivers, etc. it is all good and works great too. peace.
I need some 700ma drivers. 900 even better. Can you let me k ow where you got them so cheap? PM me or something?
 

kmn6900

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Getting the tent Ready for new grow
Just Cleaned the tent and hang the 1 of the panels up. going to make 1 more for when we hit the flowering periode so lets see how this 150w cob panels Veg the girls. Yes its optimisik only using 150w for veg a 120x120cm tent but im an optimist haha.

Going to build an aerophonics system for it later today pic's will come :) IMAG0208.jpg IMAG0209.jpg IMAG0210.jpg
 

BMWEATER

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Getting the tent Ready for new grow
Just Cleaned the tent and hang the 1 of the panels up. going to make 1 more for when we hit the flowering periode so lets see how this 150w cob panels Veg the girls. Yes its optimisik only using 150w for veg a 120x120cm tent but im an optimist haha.

Going to build an aerophonics system for it later today pic's will come :) View attachment 3817238 View attachment 3817239 View attachment 3817240
Great build!!! I think you've inspired me to try what your doing. Don't let negative comments bring you down! Have fun and Keep inspiring us with your creativity!
 

kmn6900

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Great build!!! I think you've inspired me to try what your doing. Don't let negative comments bring you down! Have fun and Keep inspiring us with your creativity!
Thx alot. Yeah This forum is full og negative people who Cant see testing for fun :)

Maybe This china shit Can Grow Maybe not but ill do my Best to prove that it can :)

Maybe im going to waste a 200-300$ but what the fuck its only money and learning

Nice day to you guys
 

Trippyness

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DIY - Cheap China Cob panel Build+Grow
What im going to build?!?
Im going to build a cheap China Cob Chip panel and see how well it grows. Everybody talks about Cree and Vero but i havent seen a full grow with china chips so im going to compare with other grow's. Yeah this can be waste of money but it can also be a cheap alternative for new Led builder's like me.

What i have Bought?
I have ordered all the pieces from Ebay and tryed to find the cheapest alternatives.

Led Chips: 5x50w Warm White Chips $9,95
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272137742802?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=570969572518&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Drivers: 5x30w 20-35v 900ma + 1x12v 1a Driver for fans $31,4 + $2,29
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251996921076?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=550860956911&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291832619598?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=590837765531&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


Heatsink: 5x CPU cooler with fan $37,90
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311389215821?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Steel Clamps: 5xSteel clamps for mounting $3,12
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252497279285?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thermal Paste: 30g Thermal paste $1,30
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351820352994?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Cable connectors: 2x12stk Wire connectors $1,98
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121984842387?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=420977904884&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Wire: 10m Steel wire 1,5mm for mounting $4,62
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300996905265?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Buttons: 5xon/off buttons $2,04
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262173556862?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Heat shrink: 4ft Heat shrink 2,4mm $1,18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261055290570?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Cable: 15m Black and Red 2pin Cable $4,50
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261847946982?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=560697930589&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Cable Sleeving: 10m Green Cable Sleeving $3,28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141164193998?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=440239020938&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Connector: 10x4pin Connectors $2,15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271889858445?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=570726257045&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Alu profile: 3m Aluminium L profile from lokal store $15
http://www.hafix.cz/files/fotografie/5954

Total: 120,71$


Building plan?!?

The plan is to build 2 of these panels to fit ma 150x80x200cm tent

Pictures coming soon with wire diagram

What we are going to grow?!?
I dont know what strain we are going to grow yet but its for sure going to be a Hydrophonics grow in ma DIY Hydro Setup with the Green House Hybrid Powder Feeding.

The end?!?
Thats all for now keep in touch just waiting for ma stuff to arrive.

Where did you get the grate for haninging? Local hardware? Nice build.
Ive always wanted to do a test of these bad boys vs my Vero 29 just to see as I could run them even closer.
Can wait to see your harvest results. Im sure it will be better than HPS
 

kmn6900

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Where did you get the grate for haninging? Local hardware? Nice build.
Ive always wanted to do a test of these bad boys vs my Vero 29 just to see as I could run them even closer.
Can wait to see your harvest results. Im sure it will be better than HPS
Im not that good in english what you mean with grate for haninging?

sure this shit can grow but the answer is how good will it grow :D i cant wait ether just need the aerophonics system done then wee are ready for a test run also got some other chips im going to test later next mouth they are with drivers include in the chips

Test test test i enjoy
 

Trippyness

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Im not that good in english what you mean with grate for haninging?

sure this shit can grow but the answer is how good will it grow :D i cant wait ether just need the aerophonics system done then wee are ready for a test run also got some other chips im going to test later next mouth they are with drivers include in the chips

Test test test i enjoy
The device you use to hand the light.
Metal grate type thing.

In my perspective and this is just speculation, but here is my theory regarding cheeper 70lm/w type LEDS.
A CXB or Vero Bare can be at 10" at good Umol. Now the cheep COB run about half that umol at that distance, somy theory move then 50% closer and you should be hitting similar umol.

Thats my big problem. All ypou need to do is move the LEDS closer.

I will be testing this theory this year in a side by side in a 3 x 3 9 plants coco.

Would love to see this grow :)
 

rob333

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Getting the tent Ready for new grow
Just Cleaned the tent and hang the 1 of the panels up. going to make 1 more for when we hit the flowering periode so lets see how this 150w cob panels Veg the girls. Yes its optimisik only using 150w for veg a 120x120cm tent but im an optimist haha.

Going to build an aerophonics system for it later today pic's will come :) View attachment 3817238 View attachment 3817239 View attachment 3817240
you got any plants under those lights yet ? how they going
 

Freddie Millergogo

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Thx alot. Yeah This forum is full og negative people who Cant see testing for fun :)

Maybe This china shit Can Grow Maybe not but ill do my Best to prove that it can :)

Maybe im going to waste a 200-300$ but what the fuck its only money and learning

Nice day to you guys
Good job. This is great practice and a learning experience. Let us know how the plants react to your new light set up.

I may try this $220 - three light kit for my first one using Vero 29s/ For about $70 more I can get solderless Crees.
http://www.rapidled.com/horticulture-kits/
 
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