Chockfullonuts
Active Member
I recently decided to switch the lighting in my grow box from cfl to LED. My box inside dimensions are 23"x23"x45". I like to do things for myself, so I figured that this would be a snap. NOT! LED array design is rather involved and quite technical. At least it seems that way to me. I'm in over my head, breathing thru a reed and the tide is coming in. Thought that maybe someone on here has built their own fixture and possibly could redirect my efforts.
I have already constructed the frame/heatsink (18"x18") out of aluminum channel, angle and bar stock. Have purchased red and blue leds and constant current drivers. My plan is for 4 strings of 12 leds in series then attach to power in parallel. I put together one string of lights, hooked up a driver and nothing happened. I checked continuity and polarity, it is correct. Tested all leds in string with a cobbled together double AA battery testing power supply...all lights work.
My guess is that the drivers and diodes are mismatched. I have no power supply, just have LED drivers.
If anyone is interested in giving me any input on this project, I will post specifications of products that I am using.
Since this is my first venture into this arena, I am using cheap Ebay diodes and drivers. After I get the kinks ironed out and my light is up and worling, I will consider higher dollar components.
Thanks in advance. Keep on toking!!
Chockfullonuts
I have already constructed the frame/heatsink (18"x18") out of aluminum channel, angle and bar stock. Have purchased red and blue leds and constant current drivers. My plan is for 4 strings of 12 leds in series then attach to power in parallel. I put together one string of lights, hooked up a driver and nothing happened. I checked continuity and polarity, it is correct. Tested all leds in string with a cobbled together double AA battery testing power supply...all lights work.
My guess is that the drivers and diodes are mismatched. I have no power supply, just have LED drivers.
If anyone is interested in giving me any input on this project, I will post specifications of products that I am using.
Since this is my first venture into this arena, I am using cheap Ebay diodes and drivers. After I get the kinks ironed out and my light is up and worling, I will consider higher dollar components.
Thanks in advance. Keep on toking!!
Chockfullonuts
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