Happysak's DIY LED supplemental light project

happysak · 02/27/2011, 10:19 PM

First of all, big thanks to Greg(ghellin) for help and support.

Project difficulty: Intermediate
Tools needed: Soldering iron, wire cutter-stripper
Supplies: LED(daah), wire, c-channel( I went with square tubing), thermal epoxy(or screws), LED driver, optics(optional)( Feel free to add

)
Time: 1 hr. to 1.5 hr

happysak · 02/27/2011, 10:31 PM

LED: 12 Cree's royal blues with 80° optics.

LED

LED and optics

ghellin · 02/27/2011, 11:34 PM

It was very nice to meet you! I am excited to watch this build!

happysak · 02/28/2011, 01:35 AM

Hi Greg,

Glue 'em, solder 'em, light 'em

Mount 'em

happysak · 02/28/2011, 01:52 PM

Tank under led only

ghellin · 02/28/2011, 02:39 PM

This is why I need a better camera my phone can't do LEDs justice.

Lytehouse · 02/28/2011, 03:33 PM

tank isnt blue enough

nice project Roman

Glazner · 02/28/2011, 05:30 PM

What was the aproximate cost for this? Looks very good!!

Oklahomareefer · 02/28/2011, 06:50 PM

what size tank is this? how deep is it? Looks good

happysak · 03/02/2011, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghellin

This is why I need a better camera my phone can't do LEDs justice.

Yeap, good camera helps

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lytehouse

tank isnt blue enough

nice project Roman

Deep blue sea

Lynn, thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glazner

What was the aproximate cost for this? Looks very good!!

Steve, around $120

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahomareefer

what size tank is this? how deep is it? Looks good

36x18x16, 40 gal.

mtiknoles · 03/03/2011, 11:09 AM

Wow! It's looks really goood! I may attempt something like this for my 180.

soonerpuffer · 03/04/2011, 12:51 AM

looks nice!! I did the similar DIY LED light with my TED light. I really like the shimmer effect

happysak · 03/08/2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiknoles

Wow! It's looks really goood! I may attempt something like this for my 180.

Go for it. You won't regret it. I'm thinking about dumping t5 and go back to MH+LED combo.

happysak · 03/08/2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soonerpuffer

I really like the shimmer effect

Yes, I do too. And colors of coral much better

Glazner · 03/08/2011, 06:49 PM

Why not LED only??

happysak · 03/10/2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glazner

Why not LED only??

Not yet. You got PM.

happysak · 03/10/2011, 03:19 PM

FTS under one strip of LED under 700mA

......The End

Lytehouse · 03/10/2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happysak

......The End

End?

No, no end more

nIx_tank · 03/10/2011, 04:28 PM

How does the channel hold up to the heat that the LEDs create?

Does it dissapiate it enough, or have you supplemented fans on them?

Why I ask is that I was thinking about using the same channel to light my cube with LEDs (Instead of a traditional heatsink), but was unsure how well they 'lost' the heat from the LEDs.

02/27/2011, 10:19 PM	#1
happysak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: okc Posts: 1,898	Happysak's DIY LED supplemental light project First of all, big thanks to Greg(ghellin) for help and support. *Project difficulty:* Intermediate *Tools needed:* Soldering iron, wire cutter-stripper *Supplies:* LED(daah), wire, c-channel( I went with square tubing), thermal epoxy(or screws), LED driver, optics(optional)( Feel free to add) *Time:* 1 hr. to 1.5 hr

02/27/2011, 11:34 PM	#3
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	It was very nice to meet you! I am excited to watch this build! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

02/28/2011, 02:39 PM	#6
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	This is why I need a better camera my phone can't do LEDs justice. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

02/28/2011, 03:33 PM	#7
Lytehouse seeker of knowledge Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW OKC Posts: 3,276	tank isnt blue enough nice project Roman __________________ --Lynn The challenge is the fun.

02/28/2011, 06:50 PM	#9
Oklahomareefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minco, Ok Posts: 244	what size tank is this? how deep is it? Looks good __________________ Rick and Staci 12 gallon Aquapod reef tank set up on 12/30/2010 100 Gallon acrylic with 60 gallon sump (building now) Proud 2011 COMAS Member Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod

02/27/2011, 10:31 PM	#2
happysak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: okc Posts: 1,898	*LED:* 12 Cree's royal blues with 80° optics. LED LED and optics

02/28/2011, 01:35 AM	#4
happysak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: okc Posts: 1,898	Hi Greg, Glue 'em, solder 'em, light 'em Mount 'em

02/28/2011, 01:52 PM	#5
happysak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: okc Posts: 1,898	Tank under led only

02/28/2011, 05:30 PM	#8
Glazner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 407	What was the aproximate cost for this? Looks very good!!

03/03/2011, 11:09 AM	#11
mtiknoles Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 500	Wow! It's looks really goood! I may attempt something like this for my 180. __________________ Tonya I. Knoles President, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society I ♥ zoas Current Tank Info: 180g zoanthid and palythoa tank, upgrading to a 240g cube

03/04/2011, 12:51 AM	#12
soonerpuffer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman Posts: 114	looks nice!! I did the similar DIY LED light with my TED light. I really like the shimmer effect

03/08/2011, 06:49 PM	#15
Glazner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 407	Why not LED only??

03/10/2011, 03:19 PM	#17
happysak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: okc Posts: 1,898	FTS under one strip of LED under 700mA ......The End

03/10/2011, 04:28 PM	#19
nIx_tank Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 646	How does the channel hold up to the heat that the LEDs create? Does it dissapiate it enough, or have you supplemented fans on them? Why I ask is that I was thinking about using the same channel to light my cube with LEDs (Instead of a traditional heatsink), but was unsure how well they 'lost' the heat from the LEDs.

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