I am building a 8 QB build. 4 288 boards at 3500k on a HLG480h-C2100B. Then adding another 4 "enhanced spectrum" QB's (probably 3500k or 4000k with the extra reds) and another 480 driver(which ever matches so 4 boards are roughly 100 watts each.)
I used the RapidLED 4 x 4 canopy substrate with 3 rails. I have the boards space 12 inch to center of the QB from the ends. The boards are spaced across wise so I can fit 3 on a rail.(planning 3/2/3 per rail with 1 enhanced on the outer rails 2 on the middle rail) I think they are roughly 3inch spaced from each other and the ends.
This is my first real build. I put my 135W kit together but that was so simple I knew I wouldn't have any problems wiring it. The only problem I came across was the frame.. It is a little flimsy for my liking. If I didn't pick up on all four corners evenly the rails would fall out!!!! So a bunch of zip ties later I am feeling better about nothing crashing down!!! The rail systems are great it's just the outer frame that I don't like. Maybe I got the mess up that got mixed in.... or I just can't see the warps
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Total cost was roughly 700 bucks. Frame and rails roughly 175. Boards & heat sinks roughly 325. The driver was 140. Then wire heat shrink screws other miscellaneous stuff 50-60 bucks.
I can't wait till I get the other 4 boards once the get released! Building your own anything is so much more satisfying than buying it
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Cheers everyone
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