DIY with Quantum Boards

[Madmungo]

I mean i'm just gonna toss this picture i have of what was left of my last grow when i had around 500g left and clearly it doesn't jive with that 429 number posted above. View attachment 3953923

That looks more like it! Regular size jar fits about an oz in it in my experience too.

 

[Roger A. Shrubber]

i just harvested a hps plant, got 430 grams wet, which is a little short of a Lb. i'll post in a few days what its lost, but what i'm expecting to get is 4 to 5 ounces once its all dried, or 110 -140 grams....

 

[cdgmoney250]

Just out of curiousity, what is the relevance of wet weight and why would one record that info?

 

[GardenGuy]

to have a sneak preview of the dry yeild

 

[pop22]

Are 4 boards enough? I think so

do you think 4 boards will be enough to flower in a 4x4 tent? i was going to build an 800w cob but i think i'll grab some of these instead.

 

[Roger A. Shrubber]

Just out of curiosity, what is the relevance of wet weight and why would one record that info?

actually not a lot in normal circumstances. if you look back a few pages, there's a small argument going on about how much someone claims to have harvested, i was just trying to give a real time demonstration of how much weight a fresh plant loses as it dries
and it is a rough estimate of your final yield, i've found it to be pretty accurate most of the time, just divide by 4

 

[GardenGuy]

Tryin to keep her as short as she can be. 26.1w system level with killawatt device. 1/2ft from top and she felt a little uncomfortable with the light so i had to raise it and sorta lst her. Just testing things and observing. Cover crop served too.
https://anonimage.net/image/mGVaYjzucO

 

[907guy]

As soon as I can order a 2 board veg light I'll be moving the 4 board into the flower tent. Started prepping it, screen is in.

 

[robincnn]

Slate 1 Single VS Slate 3 single
Slate - 1.2lbs
Slate 3 - 1lbs
Cooling performance almost Identical.

Slate 3 wont replace Slate 1. Although Slate 3 is thinner and lighter, the cost did not go down. Thinner extrusion = more scrap/defect rate


Slate 1 left, Slate 3 Right

More pics of Slate 3 single

 

[legalcanada]

@robincnn hey robin man sorry to bug you just a couple questions, couldn't figure out how to PM. will there be a slate2 triple board heatsink at all in the future? and i only really need 1 driver so I'm thinking i'll get 1 kit and 2 boards+heatsink separately, but I don't really understand the difference between the 2 types of boards or which would be best for my purposes (higher amp or higher voltage). thanks

 

[robincnn]

@robincnn hey robin man sorry to bug you just a couple questions, couldn't figure out how to PM. will there be a slate2 triple board heatsink at all in the future? and i only really need 1 driver so I'm thinking i'll get 1 kit and 2 boards+heatsink separately, but I don't really understand the difference between the 2 types of boards or which would be best for my purposes (higher amp or higher voltage). thanks

Yes waiting of some final parts, screws, boards, reflectors. Should have a sale next weekend.
Slate 3 Triple Kits wont be available anytime soon. need to test some configs and find what driver/wattage suits best.

288 vs 304, just go with either depending on availability in desired Spectrum. 2 options are to give flexibility of driver opinions.

https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/pages/qb-optics-and-connectors


Slate 3 Triple

Pre drilled to hold Meanwell LED Driver

• HLG-80H
• HLG-100H
  
• HLG-120H
• HLG150H
• HLG185H
• HLG-240H
• HLG-320H

2 Boards with Driver in Center Backside

3 Boards with Driver in Center Backside

 

[robincnn]

@Stephenj37826 HLG550 Lamp Plate
Coolest looking Aluminum Finish

 

[robincnn]

Not to go off topic
New Pin heatsink packaging. Meets UPS/Fedex domestic package mishandling/torture requirements.

 

[robincnn]

Slate 4 Quad Plate
600mm X 600mm
These would be available soon in green color
Similar to HLG 550 Plate for DIY
Pre driled for HLG 480. Requires drilling tapping for other drivers
For a while No Plans for 4 board kit as it is hard to get these HLG480 drivers.

 

[robincnn]

SLATE 5 Quad Extrusion
Holds 4 board
Length 740mm

Biggest baddest extrusion. It is like Slate 2 extrusion gone Hulk.








3 holes in center for HLG 480 or HLG 600 on backside





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[Evil-Mobo]

You guys are killing it!

What can I test next lol......... got a simple OG QB build but it's rocking the house........

 

[Madmungo]

SLATE 5 Quad Extrusion
Holds 4 board
Length 740mm

Biggest baddest extrusion. It is like Slate 2 extrusion gone Hulk.

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3 holes in center for HLG 480 or HLG 600 on backside

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I add a lot of large angle aluminium to a double kit so I can mount the driver away from the heatsink, am I making it better or worse?

 

[714steadyeddie]

As soon as I can order a 2 board veg light I'll be moving the 4 board into the flower tent. Started prepping it, screen is in.

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That's badass man

 

[Budzbuddha]

Jesus ... Me likey that slate 5 HULK PLATE ...
I could cut center for cob mounts or a chilLed module .

* grabs sketchpad ..

 

[Budzbuddha]

@robincnn @Stephenj37826

Have you clever guys done any cob testing with these flat panels ?

Maybe some midpower application with cobs flush mounted ?

I am looking to maybe FAB up a hybrid light with a Flat slate .... Curious