Reekwind
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Awesome job! Nice you got it working
You're definitely not being a dummy, it's a pretty complicated first build with the combination of getting the mixed connection right and setting the XLG driver correctly.
Data sheet for HLG rspec fr quantum board/general help
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Awesome job! Nice you got it working
You're definitely not being a dummy, it's a pretty complicated first build with the combination of getting the mixed connection right and setting the XLG driver correctly.
IK I’m lowkey necroing a post for this but just was wondering if you could help me (in a while tho since rn I’m just grinding for cash) with building my light… I’m pretty good with wiring and all that I just am terrible at finding good drivers for good prices and finding the drivers I need etcThat’s a really good deal, less than half the normal price.
Great find, thanks for sharing
@mscritch If you have cheap access to alumunum you can get q-series strips. You just gotta use around 60 strips total.
If you feel like going for that, let me know and I’ll help you pick out some drivers .
Also, I think I forgot to mention Octopart, you can search for part numbers like SI-B8V321560WW and compare prices from different vendors.
It might be better to start a thread and ask your questions, many here can help.
Rocket Soul
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Start a thread, put down space size, vented or sealed, and budget and theres a good few peeps here that can help.
If youre struggling with finding parts like drivers why not try octapart, search engine for part nrs between different distributors.
FmSwayze
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Still have this strip build?Great idea with the walkways, it's a pain to reach the back of a 4x4
Love the visualizations, it makes it much easier to understand what you're trying to do.
The cheap and easy way is going with 3x 260w kits from HLG for $750
HLG 260 Rspec FR
2-3 week lead time HLG 260 Rspec FR Pre-Assembled Kit is a 260W LED lamp and powered with our custom QB272 Quantum Boards®, an LED Module designed by Horticulture Lighting Group. Each board has Full Spectrum White LEDs, Deep Red 660nm LEDs, and Far Red 730nm LEDs. Top Features High efficiency...horticulturelightinggroup.com
If you're into buying from China, you can get HLG knock offs and strip lights at good prices from https://kingbriteled.en.alibaba.com...e4290uJfCnJ&from=detail&productId=62118075150
I know several people who bought from them with success.
The awesome DIY way is building 6x 200w lights for $1000ish
24x https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/samsung-semiconductor-inc/SI-B8V321560WW/21269180 ($350)
You can ''see'' the strips here https://led.samsung.com/lighting/led-modules/industrial-light-module/h-influx/
6x https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mean-well-usa-inc/HLG-185H-24B/7703949 ($380)
And some heatsinks or 2mm thick aluminum U channels, wire, connectors, plugs, potentiometers, nuts and bolts or thermal tape.
You might be able to find the bits a little cheaper at other electronics wholesale stores.
Here's a picture of a similar light I built a bunch of a while ago:
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Quick comparison:
HLG
Price: $750
Diodes: 1,728
Watts: 780
Pros: Price, minimal manual labor
Cons: less coverage, less power
DIY
Price: $1000ish
Diodes: 2.112
Watts: 1200
Pros: Better coverage, more power
Cons: Price, manual labor
The red diodes are so few that it barely makes a difference whether they're there or not, so I won't take that into consideration in the comparison.
Both will perform very well in your situation.
FmSwayze
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How did the build turn out?