HLG quantum boards 288v1 for $29

[Yesyes3000]

Hello I’m wondering how I could run the 288v1 boards from HLG without heatsink. If I were to run them at 60watts a piece does anyone know what the least expensive driver would be for that scenario? So a 240watt driver. Kinda of looking for the qb132’s LRS-350 driver equivalent to the 288v1 boards if you know what I’m saying ? That driver is much cheaper then any other option. Ok thanks for your comments
Also if I’m wrong about the potential wattage that the 288 boards can be run at without heatsink please correct me ! Thank you

 

[Airwalker16]

132'/120's are made from a thick mm plate. 288's aren't. They need a heatsink.

 

[Barristan Whitebeard]

Hello I’m wondering how I could run the 288v1 boards from HLG without heatsink. If I were to run them at 60watts a piece does anyone know what the least expensive driver would be for that scenario? So a 240watt driver. Kinda of looking for the qb132’s LRS-350 driver equivalent to the 288v1 boards if you know what I’m saying ? That driver is much cheaper then any other option. Ok thanks for your comments
Also if I’m wrong about the potential wattage that the 288 boards can be run at without heatsink please correct me ! Thank you

The HLG website has conflicting information(or maybe they would call it a range) regarding the wattage that QB 288 boards can be powered at without a heatsink. They recommend between 50-75 watts per board depending on what page you are on. I would run them between 50-60 watts per board and monitor board temperatures.

As far as power supplies, I prefer the stouter, enclosed drivers. They are more expensive, but they also have a higher efficiency rating and significantly better warranty.

 

[GBAUTO]

I think that Stephen mentioned that 50 watts was what he's comfortable running them bare.

 

[Airwalker16]

I think that Stephen mentioned that 50 watts was what he's comfortable running them bare.

@Rocket Soul I think once told me that 288's really shouldn't be ran past 25-30W without a heatsink. I was under the impression the boards were all the same but apparently they're not. Like I said earlier, 132/120 boards are made with a much thicker plated PCB from the get go allowing them to run up to 60-70 watts with no heatsinks easily.

 

[Rocket Soul]

@Rocket Soul I think once told me that 288's really shouldn't be ran past 25-30W without a heatsink. I was under the impression the boards were all the same but apparently they're not. Like I said earlier, 132/120 boards are made with a much thicker plated PCB from the get go allowing them to run up to 60-70 watts with no heatsinks easily.

Thats based on how much youre ok with the board heating up and of my experience with the Fotop boards which find ok for heat around 150w anf they are the size of 5 qbs. Lets say theres a lot of extra caution in there. When we took the fotop to 250w (theoretically lile a qb@ 50w) it got hot very quickly. Its also different with airmovement.
I havent tried this with hlg qbs. Also just put ot with some alu backing and youre fine. It makes for a frame aswell.