chinese led lights - Page 135

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 11:05 AM

I have opened a dispute so we'll see where this goes. I sent Lyn a grid pattern dimmer design to see if they have a PCB to match. That should eliminate the problem we are having. I was hoping that I could modify the existing light into a grid pattern, but the PCB does not allow it. I have been looking at other options and found a Houyi that had a controller built in. I'll keep looking and post what I find to get feedback.

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 11:28 AM

Did some googleing and here are a couple I found

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/53...arium_for.html

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54..._aquarium.html

http://eshinesystems.en.alibaba.com/...ium_light.html
This one looks nice just wish it had more LEDs.

http://houyi.en.alibaba.com/product/..._lighting.html

Thoughts?

livingseas · 07/29/2012, 12:38 PM

Hmm have you guys seen these?

Cree leds, Wireless controller that can run up to
10 lights. Looks nice.

Link

http://damai.en.alibaba.com/product/...ontroller.html

Moorish_Idol · 07/29/2012, 01:23 PM

[QUOTE=mlott132;20515165]Did some googleing and here are a couple I found

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54..._aquarium.html

Wow! These look nice! I'm sold on them! Anyone have a price? And, think they'll grow SPS?

bhazard451 · 07/29/2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livingseas

Hmm have you guys seen these?

Cree leds, Wireless controller that can run up to
10 lights. Looks nice.

Link

http://damai.en.alibaba.com/product/...ontroller.html

No one has tried those or the Houyi lights yet.

Zoanut · 07/29/2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livingseas

Hmm have you guys seen these?

Cree leds, Wireless controller that can run up to
10 lights. Looks nice.

Link

http://damai.en.alibaba.com/product/...ontroller.html

I was really close to buying one of these, all I needed to do was pay but because I couldn't pay by paypal or credit card I ended up cancelling.

Zoanut · 07/29/2012, 03:21 PM

Bhazard - with the twilight unit you have are you sure you can use the same pcb board for crees? when I asked about getting crees instead of the epistar LEDs Simon said they would need to make a new pcb board and it would be more expensive so wouldn't recommend it.

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoanut

Bhazard - with the twilight unit you have are you sure you can use the same pcb board for crees? when I asked about getting crees instead of the epistar LEDs Simon said they would need to make a new pcb board and it would be more expensive so wouldn't recommend it.

Lyn told me $150USD extra to go with Crees to cover cost of new PCB along with $0.96USD extra per LED.

livingseas · 07/29/2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

No one has tried those or the Houyi lights yet.

They look like they are to thin. Only 8" wide. Id be surprised if that could handle a 24"
Deep tank let alone a 36".

livingseas · 07/29/2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

Lyn told me $150USD extra to go with Crees to cover cost of new PCB along with $0.96USD extra per LED.

Extra 150 per unit? Or total?

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livingseas

Extra 150 per unit? Or total?

Per unit and per bulb.

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 03:45 PM

All I can say is WOW. Anyone seen these yet.

http://szxsled.en.alibaba.com/produc...CREE_LEDS.html

bhazard451 · 07/29/2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoanut

Bhazard - with the twilight unit you have are you sure you can use the same pcb board for crees? when I asked about getting crees instead of the epistar LEDs Simon said they would need to make a new pcb board and it would be more expensive so wouldn't recommend it.

No. I would do what I did with my Nova. I would ditch the entire pcb board completely and wire up crees on stars. They can be attached with thermal adhesive to the heatsink.

Since the drivers are only running at 630mah, it would be a bit of a waste to use crees though. I just ordered 20 Bridgelux CW and WW leds and I'll add them in.

Zoanut · 07/29/2012, 03:57 PM

Would you be able to post pics when you do it please? I already have bridgelux LEDs and if my twilight fixture is as bad as you guys say I will prob do they same.

bhazard451 · 07/29/2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

All I can say is WOW. Anyone seen these yet.

http://szxsled.en.alibaba.com/produc...CREE_LEDS.html

I'm not too sure about those. That's a lot of red in there.

You would need to find out the exact leds they are using. Are the middle Epistar 10w leds? Cree on the outside? Lots of details missing, but it does look cool. Might be pricey too. Ask for a quote.

Catastrophi · 07/29/2012, 04:03 PM

I was wondering what you guys would recommend to light a 40 gallon breeder? I plan on keeping mostly SPS and LPS.

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

I'm not too sure about those. That's a lot of red in there.

You would need to find out the exact leds they are using. Are the middle Epistar 10w leds? Cree on the outside? Lots of details missing, but it does look cool. Might be pricey too. Ask for a quote.

I sent them an email and will post their response.

fetta · 07/29/2012, 04:22 PM

Those lights Lott posted about are sweet, but like hazard said a lot of red and can the ratio be adjusted to what you want, and of course price could be the killer

Hoity · 07/29/2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

No. I would do what I did with my Nova. I would ditch the entire pcb board completely and wire up crees on stars. They can be attached with thermal adhesive to the heatsink.

Since the drivers are only running at 630mah, it would be a bit of a waste to use crees though. I just ordered 20 Bridgelux CW and WW leds and I'll add them in.

When you were playing around inside the Twilight fixture did you notice if the Led drivers would be controllable by an external contoller, ie 0-10v, PWM
Cheers

bhazard451 · 07/29/2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoity

When you were playing around inside the Twilight fixture did you notice if the Led drivers would be controllable by an external contoller, ie 0-10v, PWM
Cheers

PWM.

Their controller works really well though.

livingseas · 07/29/2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

Per unit and per bulb.

Well that's pricey. Might as well buy an Apollo

mlott132 · 07/29/2012, 07:08 PM

Bhazard, if Twilight had a PCB setup like this we would not have the problem we have now correct? I would think that it would be very easy for them to setup as it matches what others have done. As well as telling them how we want the colors placed. Hope to hear from Lyn soon so I can find out what my options are.

Hoity · 07/29/2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

PWM.

Their controller works really well though.

I have 4 lights coming, if I cant get them to sync properly it gives me an option later on. Via an Apex, Profilux etc
Cheers

livingseas · 07/29/2012, 07:42 PM

Hmm. So people are happy with evergow. I think i'm going to try to get them to
add a controller or external dimmer interface to their products. They use pots
To dim the lights. Can anyone measure the voltage range/amp or watts?
Maybe and easy mod to the dimming circuit could be made so it could be
Controlled by an external reef controller?

I think I'm going to order an a4 or d120 to play with. There has to be a way to mod it

Mike

bhazard451 · 07/29/2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livingseas

Hmm. So people are happy with evergow. I think i'm going to try to get them to
add a controller or external dimmer interface to their products. They use pots
To dim the lights. Can anyone measure the voltage range/amp or watts?
Maybe and easy mod to the dimming circuit could be made so it could be
Controlled by an external reef controller?

I think I'm going to order an a4 or d120 to play with. There has to be a way to mod it

Mike

Evergrow is actually making a new light with a built in controller. They are going to let me know when it is released.

I already modded the Nova A4 to allow Reef Controller dimming and posted instructions on how to do it way back in the thread. You basically need to get two 0-10v dimmable (or pwm if your controller uses that) 60 watt, 90 volt drivers running at 630 mah, and re-wire the fans to their own outlet.

I went really nuts and made my Nova into a 180w DIY Cree XT-E light, but that's a much more involved mod.

07/29/2012, 11:05 AM	#3351
mlott132 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 697	I have opened a dispute so we'll see where this goes. I sent Lyn a grid pattern dimmer design to see if they have a PCB to match. That should eliminate the problem we are having. I was hoping that I could modify the existing light into a grid pattern, but the PCB does not allow it. I have been looking at other options and found a Houyi that had a controller built in. I'll keep looking and post what I find to get feedback. __________________ 75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead

07/29/2012, 11:28 AM	#3352
mlott132 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 697	Did some googleing and here are a couple I found http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/53...arium_for.html http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54..._aquarium.html http://eshinesystems.en.alibaba.com/...ium_light.html This one looks nice just wish it had more LEDs. http://houyi.en.alibaba.com/product/..._lighting.html Thoughts? __________________ 75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead

07/29/2012, 12:38 PM	#3353
livingseas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 101	Hmm have you guys seen these? Cree leds, Wireless controller that can run up to 10 lights. Looks nice. Link http://damai.en.alibaba.com/product/...ontroller.html Last edited by livingseas; 07/29/2012 at 01:03 PM.

07/29/2012, 03:45 PM	#3362
mlott132 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 697	All I can say is WOW. Anyone seen these yet. http://szxsled.en.alibaba.com/produc...CREE_LEDS.html __________________ 75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead

07/29/2012, 07:08 PM	#3372
mlott132 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 697	Bhazard, if Twilight had a PCB setup like this we would not have the problem we have now correct? I would think that it would be very easy for them to setup as it matches what others have done. As well as telling them how we want the colors placed. Hope to hear from Lyn soon so I can find out what my options are. __________________ 75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead

07/29/2012, 01:23 PM	#3354
Moorish_Idol Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 92	[QUOTE=mlott132;20515165]Did some googleing and here are a couple I found http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/54..._aquarium.html Wow! These look nice! I'm sold on them! Anyone have a price? And, think they'll grow SPS?

07/29/2012, 03:21 PM	#3357
Zoanut Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 317	Bhazard - with the twilight unit you have are you sure you can use the same pcb board for crees? when I asked about getting crees instead of the epistar LEDs Simon said they would need to make a new pcb board and it would be more expensive so wouldn't recommend it.

07/29/2012, 03:57 PM	#3364
Zoanut Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 317	Would you be able to post pics when you do it please? I already have bridgelux LEDs and if my twilight fixture is as bad as you guys say I will prob do they same.

07/29/2012, 04:03 PM	#3366
Catastrophi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 326	I was wondering what you guys would recommend to light a 40 gallon breeder? I plan on keeping mostly SPS and LPS.

07/29/2012, 04:22 PM	#3368
fetta Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 463	Those lights Lott posted about are sweet, but like hazard said a lot of red and can the ratio be adjusted to what you want, and of course price could be the killer

07/29/2012, 07:42 PM	#3374
livingseas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 101	Hmm. So people are happy with evergow. I think i'm going to try to get them to add a controller or external dimmer interface to their products. They use pots To dim the lights. Can anyone measure the voltage range/amp or watts? Maybe and easy mod to the dimming circuit could be made so it could be Controlled by an external reef controller? I think I'm going to order an a4 or d120 to play with. There has to be a way to mod it Mike

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