I saw this comment in growmau5's most recent video.
For those of us with pure white light, I think there is an opportunity to expand the spectrum using non COB or LM561C options.
I'd like to
UV and Additional Spectrum Lighting
Ha, I thought I wrote more...
Anyways, I want to add a UV B Bulb, some 660nm leds, and some 730nm leds for the emerson effect and phytochrome switching based on growmau5's quantum canopy build. Each would be on a different channel, so I could control them independently. Have you all thought about adding additional spectrums to your builds?
Anyways, I want to add a UV B Bulb, some 660nm leds, and some 730nm leds for the emerson effect and phytochrome switching based on growmau5's quantum canopy build. Each would be on a different channel, so I could control them independently. Have you all thought about adding additional spectrums to your builds?
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Absolutely. Adding photo/deep and far red mono LEDs is the next step - probably for 90% of us here.
I talked to Mike over at Rapid about putting together some XP-Es in the 620-720 nm range.
Just not sure if these are the best diodes for the job. Any thoughts on the best red LEDs?
I talked to Mike over at Rapid about putting together some XP-Es in the 620-720 nm range.
Just not sure if these are the best diodes for the job. Any thoughts on the best red LEDs?
You might wanna double-check anything you've read here...
Ive been looking at the Luxeon Sunplus LEDs, they are designed specifically for horticulture and actually report their PPF for each diode.bvolt wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:14 amAbsolutely. Adding photo/deep and far red mono LEDs is the next step - probably for 90% of us here.
I talked to Mike over at Rapid about putting together some XP-Es in the 620-720 nm range.
Just not sure if these are the best diodes for the job. Any thoughts on the best red LEDs?
You can find them at Steves Leds for 2 bucks, mounted on a star pcb.
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yes!!! when I was first learning about diy and new leds I wanted ChilLED Tech because of the added uvb and 660's but couldn't afford it at the time so I went QB's.
while thinking about my qb build I was looking at different ways to add those..
http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut1901
I really liked those pucks and was planning to add 4 or so to a 6 qb build. but now we got more options I'm not sure how I want to add it. but I still want to add 660/730.. maybe the uvb but more the reds.
while thinking about my qb build I was looking at different ways to add those..
http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut1901
I really liked those pucks and was planning to add 4 or so to a 6 qb build. but now we got more options I'm not sure how I want to add it. but I still want to add 660/730.. maybe the uvb but more the reds.
I liked the chilled tech stuff too, but its pricey compared to strips/quantum boards. That puck looks interesting, although it is priced accordingly. I like that it has multiple channels with the whole spectrum, but that is too much for my needs.Jolly Green Giant wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:47 amyes!!! when I was first learning about diy and new leds I wanted ChilLED Tech because of the added uvb and 660's but couldn't afford it at the time so I went QB's.
while thinking about my qb build I was looking at different ways to add those..
http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut1901
I really liked those pucks and was planning to add 4 or so to a 6 qb build. but now we got more options I'm not sure how I want to add it. but I still want to add 660/730.. maybe the uvb but more the reds.
I took the plunge and ordered some mono leds this morning, the luxeon 660nm and 730nm reds on star pcbs, I'll probably put up a thing when I build it.
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it would be cool if they did custom channels. I think they have 10 or so different ones, but none with 390-420/660/730. 450 the low end minus v8 with 1 420 diode. or its all reds.
I still don't know if I'm ready for soldering stars yet.. even the solderless ones.. lining them up. my big old clumsy self.
I still don't know if I'm ready for soldering stars yet.. even the solderless ones.. lining them up. my big old clumsy self.
Im right there with you. If they had a UV, 660 and 730, Id be on it. I still think what they have is a little pricey, and youd have to actively cool it as well. For soldering stars together, if and when I run into trouble, I can always ask LedGardener for help.Jolly Green Giant wrote: ↑Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:06 amit would be cool if they did custom channels. I think they have 10 or so different ones, but none with 390-420/660/730. 450 the low end minus v8 with 1 420 diode. or its all reds.
I still don't know if I'm ready for soldering stars yet.. even the solderless ones.. lining them up. my big old clumsy self.