DIY with Quantum Boards

CobKits

CobKits

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20% in efficacy is a pretty big step!

also running them softer on that big board will be the double whammy of lower current and lower temp increasing efficacy as well. depending on how hard your lights are being run, these can come up on 40-50% more efficient if run soft
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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CobKits said:
20% in efficacy is a pretty big step!

also running them softer on that big board will be the double whammy of lower current and lower temp increasing efficacy as well. depending on how hard your lights are being run, these can come up on 40-50% more efficient if run soft
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...and, lenses. All well dressed LED fixtures will use them in the future.
 
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Shugglet

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ttystikk said:
PS- I'm gonna do things with these quantum boards that will change the way things are grown indoors, punk. Now go play some techno in your blurple box or something.
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Its funny, it almost sounds like these will be almost revolutionary when you put it like that, but wait....

ttystikk said:
Aye, it is. This isn't the total revolution some think it is. It's an incremental improvement, but one which can return huge benefits.
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This is the shit I find funny from you tty... But yeah. Like you said, Im the one thats the blowhard. LOL

And another gem:
ttystikk said:
I can't wait to get my mitts on some!

I'm really excited about their potential and if we're right we could change the game in a big way.
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On this one Im more confused about the use of "we", as though you had anything to do with its creation... But again. You are the one making the "revolutionary" claims in this thread. I find it ironic at the very least.
 
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Shugglet

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On the topic of the boards though, I am curious to see how the test grows turn out. I cant really see these boards "failing" so as long as they produce even on par with COBs, they should have no problem finding a nice niche, as they certainly have applications that they are suited better for than your standard COB.
 
NapalmD

NapalmD

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I cannot wait to get these in my tent! I'm retiring my trusty CXA's for these and those are my babies.
When I started my Mini grow Robin told me he had something similar he was working on but I kind of dismissed it because I wasn't really a believer in these style boards but that soon changed when I hit my highest gpw.
With the ability to diy with them and fully customize to your space, which was my main appeal with COBS, I think they will be a game changer for sure.
 
robincnn

robincnn

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ChaosHunter said:
ETA on the heat sinks for the Quantum's ? I got both boards and the driver came in today. Question on connectors for wiring, can I use bullet connectors that are soldered and covered with heat shrink tubing ? Something like this ?

https://www.amazon.com/yueton-30Pairs-Female-Connector-Replacements/dp/B013QKSB3S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480447759&sr=8-4&keywords=bullet+connectors

I have a bunch left over from a drone build I did.
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Heatsink ETA 10th December

Not sure about voltage or current rating for those bullet connectors
Don't use if the connector has exposed contacts in mated condition.
 
BuddyColas

BuddyColas

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robincnn said:
Got an EPI Pannel to DIY
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2x Driver 80-130V, 630mA
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The heatsink is smaller than the Epi Board
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Board Mounted on heatsink with 2 screws
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Had to DIY a clip to hold the board down.
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Wired only 1 driver to board
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From a POS to about 37 blazing PAR watts (at 630ma and 55% eff)...very nice!
 
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