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First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:14 am
by randorson
Thanks to everyone who helped me!

Based on the Samsung F-Series LT-FB22B 4′ LED Strip Build – 4’x4′ here,
http://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-bu ... bridgelux/

And this awesome video from Greengenes Garden (to whom I also owe many thanks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAFdc6WZF-g

I'm fortunate to be working for one of the few fully permitted farms in my area.

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:29 am
by randorson
Next time I will use (2) HLG-320H-C1750B's. Like Green genes recommends. I regret going constant voltage. And I used an "A series" driver so that I could control the voltage, but I wish I had the remote dimming of a "B series".

I substituted the gland box that Green genes used for this one, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012N ... UTF8&psc=1 ASIN B012NJUUG4.

I also used 1/4 - 20 screw eye bolts instead of 80/20 brand hangers.

I installed the heat sinks on top of the 80/20 aluminum channels so that the LED strips will be protected if the light is placed face down on a solid surface.

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:57 am
by HomerPepsi
Nice setup. Where did you source your extrusions from. Slick design!!

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:43 pm
by randorson
Thanks. I ordered the 80/20 extrusion from tnutz.com. Credit for the design goes almost entirely to Greengenes.

https://www.tnutz.com/product/ex-1010-1 ... sion-test/

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:55 pm
by Jolly Green Giant
last night I just hit the "love it" reaction and forgot to say... awesome light!! I love that green genes design so much now... that's what my next veg light is going to be like... probably with EB gen 2's running at test current 😁

again love the light!!!

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:00 pm
by WhiteRecluse
Great job on this build. I love the use of the 80/20. It's sturdy, light and very easy to adjust. Makes it easy to add/remove lights as needed without having to drill holes for every configuration. Nicely done!

Re: First DIY LED build completed thanks to LEDG forum members!

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:52 pm
by randorson
Thanks folks! Again I couldn't have done this without help from people like Greengenes, ATPinMotion, Hydrofood, Shimbob and unkle_psycho. Not to leave anyone out.

I will def be posting an update once I see how the light performs.