OK so away we go… OMG this thing is bright I’ve had my share of DIY builds and with only 1050 B drivers not the usual 1400 B that people use in the last couple years , This thing puts out some light! So here is some pics and parts list and parts list thanks for sticking around for anyone who has.
So keep em Glowin N keep em Growin fellas
Parts
36x36 3/16 thick 5053 aluminum ($124.00)
(24) 96 diode 3000k 16” x 1” strips Samsung LM561C bulbs ($144.00)
(2) Meanwell HLG-320-C1050B ($136.00)
(1) Meanwell LPN-35-700 ($11.00)
(11) SOLDERLESS CREE XP-E FAR RED LED (Emerson effect only) ($20.00)
(3) Slate 2 heatsink ($55.00j
(1) 330ml Thermal paste HY-910 (37.00)
(1) wago assortment pack 5/3/2pole (11.00)
(4) hanging mount studs (Stole them out of my Mars2 400w) lol
(4) hanging pulleys ($10)
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($549.00) + 8 man hrs for build
Let’s be honest you can’t even buy a light out of the box that makes 1200 to 1400 PPFD More like 1100 to 1300 for something like that depending on your manufacture
Use arrow electronics.com they have free overnight shipping and great selection and prices for drivers or cobs strips, Whichever your poison
This build was done solely by knowledge taken from a few different lights the sizing was based off of the NEXT MEGA’s 37” frame
The aluminum Sheet and DIODE’s I will give some much deserved credit to horticulturallightinggroup.com (QUANTUM BOARDS 288 & 304 SAMSUNG LM561C)And CHILLED.COM inspired as VITALY is a pioneer in this industry he and GROWMAU5 are where a Large chunk of this information and ideas come from without them the DIY LED world would be much differently shaped so quick shout out to those guys and anyone else who took their time to share their Light Builds with others to spread the knowledge and stop buying $2000 lights build one like this for around 600 whichever you pick to do I hope you have success in all that you set out for good luck Guys
Also can’t forget the man LEDGARDENER.COM who put together this website AND FORUM is solving a lot of wiring issues and build ideas for a lot of guys so thanks for putting this forum together I will be back hopefully with something new and exciting!