Why would you try to save money on a safety feature for the light? A heatsink is only $20 and not only provides cooling, it also provides physical protection for the somewhat fragile board. To even consider skipping such a basic step is just a childish attempt to cut corners. Get a heatsink and a fa...

Your setup sounds solid, post pics when you can!

I recently purchased a quantum board 288 and when selecting a driver, I accidentally selected the variant without any voltage control. I know, stupid mistake. what are my options for dimming in this setup? would it be safe to run this board at full power? A heatsink is installed Board rating: 2.8amp...