Stealth/Safe DIY CXA3070 project
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AquariusPanta
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I think BridgeLux is finna run Cree outta business lol jk ...
Abiqua
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kind of agree, Bridge keeps dropping their diode prices across all lines. Cree seems to be sticking to a price-fixing strategy that logic says is only succesful when you have a monopoly or such, not competition. We shall see.
I would pick Cree first because of efficiency, but the availability lately has lead me to the other team as comparison for now
nestor
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Got this link from another thread:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Freeshipping-1pcs-Cree-XLamp-CXA3070-led-74-117W-COB-EasyWhite-5000K-Warm-White-3000K-LED-Chip/2052849889.html
I've got a couple on the way, as of now they only have z4. Still a little bit cheaper than the z2 from digikey
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Freeshipping-1pcs-Cree-XLamp-CXA3070-led-74-117W-COB-EasyWhite-5000K-Warm-White-3000K-LED-Chip/2052849889.html
I've got a couple on the way, as of now they only have z4. Still a little bit cheaper than the z2 from digikey
Abiqua
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This is a good source. I received 3K AB's when they where in stock...little bummed they were Z4's currently, so I went with Vero's......... Z4's are still mucho desirable....and it was tough to decide, but lack of money won out
caverage
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Please excuse me im still pretty green to the led world. But are the z2 the lowest bin out of the ab and z4 ? I recently purchased 4 z2s of digi because I though it was my only option and wasn't to concerned about efficiency I still need more though. Thank you for the link . I'm ordering 2 now nestor
Abiqua
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The Z2's are also excellent. The Z2, Z4 and AB are all ordered bins in the CXA3070 3000k. These are the available bins, with AB's being the most efficient, the Z4's just below that and Z2's under them.
With the availability of the Cree's stateside, Z2's are still pretty darn good...
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caverage
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Good to know ! Thanks for the speedy reply
caverage
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What you save in dollars from Hong Kong you must pay with patience -_- I'm still gonna pull the trigger
I'm tempted to buy a blurple China cob to throw in the mix. Should I save my money ?
Abiqua
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Out of the places I have experience with ordering from China: Ali, Fasttech, Ebay......Ali was under two weeks and was super professional....
Fasttech takes the longest because they go thru Switzerland for some reason and then probably the East Coast, so we're last.
I am about done ordering anything from China thru Ebay....last time I got a nice frisbee and I wonder what the person who was supposed to actually get the frisbee, thinks? lol
Fasttech takes the longest because they go thru Switzerland for some reason and then probably the East Coast, so we're last.
I am about done ordering anything from China thru Ebay....last time I got a nice frisbee and I wonder what the person who was supposed to actually get the frisbee, thinks? lol
caverage
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Lol a frisbee. They though it was a 1000 watt cobOut of the places I have experience with ordering from China: Ali, Fasttech, Ebay......Ali was under two weeks and was super professional....
Fasttech takes the longest because they go thru Switzerland for some reason and then probably the East Coast, so we're last.
I am about done ordering anything from China thru Ebay....last time I got a nice frisbee and I wonder what the person who was supposed to actually get the frisbee, thinks? lol
Dawamesk
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Yes I've been lucky on this one but you can still get the AB bin version on Mouser since they have them in stock (minimum qty is 1
), a bit expensive though ...Check this one out:
http://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cree-Inc/CXA3070-0000-000N00AB30F/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMu4Prknbu83yx7PpVbn5Yo/VMDP0hsTR9o5vu3Q2HeX5w==
caverage
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Yes I've been lucky on this one but you can still get the AB bin version on Mouser since they have them in stock (minimum qty is 1
Check this one out:
http://www2.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cree-Inc/CXA3070-0000-000N00AB30F/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMu4Prknbu83yx7PpVbn5Yo/VMDP0hsTR9o5vu3Q2HeX5w==
Caverage: Cree has a 3070 .pdf explaining all of the bins and other technical info, im on my phone and cannot link but its not to tough to find online.
As for suppliers, verical.com has the largest selection of high bin 3070ies. Minimum 20pcs, but are shipped from newyork state I think.
My order arrived quickly although my pack of 5000k are missing one LED and are miss labled. Ive sorted this issue out with customer support, they are even covering shipping for the replacements, and to return the incorrect items.
As for suppliers, verical.com has the largest selection of high bin 3070ies. Minimum 20pcs, but are shipped from newyork state I think.
My order arrived quickly although my pack of 5000k are missing one LED and are miss labled. Ive sorted this issue out with customer support, they are even covering shipping for the replacements, and to return the incorrect items.