Sixstrings Led Cob Builds

[BombBP]

Well, damn! Idk I needed the hub for one dimmer. So, I ordered the dimmer but the hub will have to wait til next week. Ya boy is ballin' on a budget lol.

 

[Toaster79]

These are $40 brand new but I found a deal on them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bitfenix-Recon-BFA-RCN-WS-RP-Fan-Controller-w-Internet-Connection-White-Sale/292086889759?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

max 10w....what are you doin with it? cpu fans or sumthing?

Yup. Running the fans on my active heatsinks. Iirc they're pulling 6w a piece.

You can alway control relays with this controler

 

[bicky studs]

You can alway control relays with this controler

im too noob with electro for all relays n stuff, id have to start reading.....
my fan controller wasfkt so i got a lil smscom smart controller.. really loving it.
doesnt jump around at all....high low...
was saving for a descent enviroment controller but now met this guy making rasberry pi things, got me all interested:(

 

[cobpanda]

the dimmers are easy,just 2 wires come off the "b" type drivers and those rapidled dimmers have 2 wires already soldered on.biggest thing is making sure you order the b type drivers and not the "a" type
for veg you have plenty of options t5 cobs,some smaller boards like the qb 120 or qb132. i used 1500w of light to veg for 13,000w of flower for years.im using about the same now,slowly switching all my t5 fixtures out for qb or cob lights.cobkits prob has the wire you need,ask him if he sells 18 ga solid wire.if not you will need to find some at amazon ect.

the dimmers are easy,just 2 wires come off the "b" type drivers and those rapidled dimmers have 2 wires already soldered on.biggest thing is making sure you order the b type drivers and not the "a" type
for veg you have plenty of options t5 cobs,some smaller boards like the qb 120 or qb132. i used 1500w of light to veg for 13,000w of flower for years.im using about the same now,slowly switching all my t5 fixtures out for qb or cob lights.cobkits prob has the wire you need,ask him if he sells 18 ga solid wire.if not you will need to find some at amazon ect.

Awesome ty SS
probably a dumb question but when u mention the b type drivers do you mean

the dimmers are easy,just 2 wires come off the "b" type drivers and those rapidled dimmers have 2 wires already soldered on.biggest thing is making sure you order the b type drivers and not the "a" type
for veg you have plenty of options t5 cobs,some smaller boards like the qb 120 or qb132. i used 1500w of light to veg for 13,000w of flower for years.im using about the same now,slowly switching all my t5 fixtures out for qb or cob lights.cobkits prob has the wire you need,ask him if he sells 18 ga solid wire.if not you will need to find some at amazon ect.

Awesome thx SS I think im on track just to confirm is this the right b type driver (little confused on what i need i got the 240H part
Which 1 of these to drive the 2x qb288 pannels

• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1050B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1400B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1750B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C2100
• Also the qb 120 and qb132 what coverage do they give per board? What drivers . Need enough veg for mothers/clones to keep the 8 qb288 running
• Contacted Bobby waiting on price and shipping.
• Im SLOWLY getting there thanks for your patience with me :)
• Also checking out those wireless dimmers ty budget goes up

 

[sixstring]

Awesome ty SS
probably a dumb question but when u mention the b type drivers do you mean

Awesome thx SS I think im on track just to confirm is this the right b type driver (little confused on what i need i got the 240H part
Which 1 of these to drive the 2x qb288 pannels

• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1050B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1400B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C1750B
• MEAN WELL HLG-240H-C2100
• Also the qb 120 and qb132 what coverage do they give per board? What drivers . Need enough veg for mothers/clones to keep the 8 qb288 running
• Contacted Bobby waiting on price and shipping.
• Im SLOWLY getting there thanks for your patience with me :)
• Also checking out those wireless dimmers ty budget goes up

https://www.rapidled.com/mean-well-hlg-240h-c2100b/
this is the driver i was trying to post,will run 2 boards in series (qb288). but some of this is up to you and how you want to run the boards.
this driver will run 4 boards in series(qb288) but at half the output per board as the driver above.

 

[sixstring]

Oh shit qb 132 in the hizzy :cool:

Pay no mind to those qb288 and heatsinks,that's a different project lol.
These 132 being 36v are a direct replacement for anyone running 36v cobs that want to try a quantum board using the same drivers.need to grab some more aluminum when I'm out and it's on like dizzlekong :shockedninja:

 

[sixstring]

Got some shit hung but then did a couple different things and now it's all different.but I took a couple pics anyhow then changed it all again haha.lots of wiring to do and snow won't leave me alone, sitting in the salt line now behind probably 25 trucks,dude loading salt must be wondering when it will end lol.

Oh and last cake in the old shop bout ready to come down.cant wait to get that shop back for normal stuff.

 

[bicky studs]

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Got some shit hung but then did a couple different things and now it's all different.but I took a couple pics anyhow then changed it all again haha.lots of wiring to do and snow won't leave me alone, sitting in the salt line now behind probably 25 trucks,dude loading salt must be wondering when it will end lol.

Oh and last cake in the old shop bout ready to come down.cant wait to get that shop back for normal stuff.
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damn six, damn.
make me wanna bust this wall back down:cry:
your neighbours lights probly dimm wen ur setup turns on:p

 

[cobpanda]

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Got some shit hung but then did a couple different things and now it's all different.but I took a couple pics anyhow then changed it all again haha.lots of wiring to do and snow won't leave me alone, sitting in the salt line now behind probably 25 trucks,dude loading salt must be wondering when it will end lol.

Oh and last cake in the old shop bout ready to come down.cant wait to get that shop back for normal stuff.
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Wow

 

[cobpanda]

https://www.rapidled.com/mean-well-hlg-240h-c2100b/
this is the driver i was trying to post,will run 2 boards in series (qb288). but some of this is up to you and how you want to run the boards.
this driver will run 4 boards in series(qb288) but at half the output per board as the driver above.

Ok got ya six think ill stick with your advice and go with the 2 board in a series 240h-c2100b/ much appreciated.
And how may qb 120 132 for mother and clone room ? What driver :) :) :)
I know im a massive punish ...(when you say the 4 board drivers run half the out put you mean half the wattage? )
Nice pics !!!

 

[BombBP]

Cool lil do-hicky for the active heatsinks. Wifi fan control with temp probes.

 

[BombBP]

Hub and wireless controller for the lights ordered. @sixstring do you know if the hub will control other zigbee devices?

 

[sixstring]

Hub and wireless controller for the lights ordered. @sixstring do you know if the hub will control other zigbee devices?

i think so,i wanna say he mentioned temp sensors and other shit for this coming soon

 

[bicky studs]

hope everything cranking n green sixdude.
wheres the update on the new rooms...
common make us jelly

 

[sixstring]

hope everything cranking n green sixdude.
wheres the update on the new rooms...
common make us jelly

Veg rooms just about done,need to plumb the irrigation now.

 

[stonestacker]

Stack them up. Looks good.

 

[bicky studs]

Veg rooms just about done,need to plumb the irrigation now.
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nice, u have been busy.
:badboy:

 

[cobpanda]

Veg rooms just about done,need to plumb the irrigation now.
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Looking great six,love that flood tray how big is it :)
A quick question,
I have given up waiting for the qb128 boards to come back in stock for my veg room and am going with t5 lights like your sweet veg setup, I was just wondering what t5 setup you would recommend for me to have
10 clones,2 mothers and a clone humidity dome under ? I am planning a perpetual scrog with clones in humidity dome 1 month ,veg 1 month and flower 2 months ( is ther a need for mothers or do i just take clones off veg b4 moving to flower?
My options (i think im on track with correct bulbs etc?)
2 foot 2X55W LAMP T5 TUBE = 110 watts
2 foot 4X55W LAMP T5 TUBE = 220 watts
4 foot (1200x300x70mm) 4 tubes of 54 watts each = 216 watts
4 foot (1200x600x70mm) 8 tubes of 54 watts each = 432 watts
All 6500k?
Also do you veg the whole time in those red cups? if not what size pots will i need? is 1 month veg enough?
My flower pots are 4 gallon was planning on having 10 plants under 4 x qb288s driven in pairs with hlg2100b with dimmer
Looking to buy a humity dome to clone (they vary in price is one type better than another?)
Sorry about the 1000 questions six just trying to spend wisely
If any 1 has any advice please let me know :) think im killin six with questions
Thanks AGAIN :)

 

[sixstring]

first thing youll need to do is change your name to T5panda,cobpanda wont fit ifyou actually buy all those t5 lamps haha

 

[sixstring]

10 x 4 gal plants under just 4 x qb288 is going to be very tight.i cant tell you how your veg room will grow not knowing your skill level,i veg in those cups about 4 weeks,then 3 to 4 weeks in a 2 gallon,then another 2 to 4 weeks in a 7 gal then flower.your veg should be at least 1/4 the size of flower room imo.i used 1500w for veg and 12,000w for flower for years before i started tweaking shit.