Anyone Have A Diy Led Checklist?

[OrganicLit]

Hi everyone. I'm looking into building my own LED. I've been doing the research to find the necessary parts but I'm finding dated articles/tech. Im looking to find a checklist of the newer tech I'll need. Between running my father's business, being a new dad and starting a commercial hemp farm I am swamped and have very little time to do this DIY build. A checklist would be very helpful to this process. I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!

 

[crimsonecho]

What exactly you want to know?

-cobs or qbs
-drivers
-cables

:D

 

[JWM2]

If you don’t have time then building is probably not the best way to tackle it. Fully assembled fixtures aren’t much more and time is money if you’re low on time.

 

[Dan789]

A kit with all the parts is a way to get your feet wet, without the individual sourcing necessary for a self build, that's what I did. Check out Rapid Led, I think the community can add more sources for kits...

 

[OrganicLit]

A kit with all the parts is a way to get your feet wet, without the individual sourcing necessary for a self build, that's what I did. Check out Rapid Led, I think the community can add more sources for kits...

Good info. Thanks.

 

[OrganicLit]

What exactly you want to know?

-cobs or qbs
-drivers
-cables

:D

Kinda looking for a reference guide. Maybe for someone who is super experienced to chime in with some good information.

 

[Mr.jiujitsu]

Kinda looking for a reference guide. Maybe for someone who is super experienced to chime in with some good information.

Have you tried the search feature? Or even browsing the led lighting forum area?

 

[OrganicLit]

Have you tried the search feature? Or even browsing the led lighting forum area?

Yea I've browsed through it. A lot of info. A lot of specifics. Maybe I didnt dive deep enough. I started a thread to have a reference point.

 

[crimsonecho]

Yea I've browsed through it. A lot of info. A lot of specifics. Maybe I didnt dive deep enough. I started a thread to have a reference point.

So you want “not very specific” information from an expert.

 

[Wee Zard]

I'm not an expert , but do have some experience.

My easiest build was a 100 Watt, bi-color chip R:B 4:1.
A $20 power supply. and a heat sink with fan, and lens that fits the chip perfectly. Used a circle of mylar insulation, (reflectix), as a reflector. (not shown)
strap on a couple fans, and you are done.

Slapped it together in about an hour and it's been performing beautifully for a couple years now.
While the chip is rated at 100Watts. I limit it to 60-70 watts for efficiency and longevity.
This light will veg 4 pants to 4'.

Same folks sell dual chip heat sinks if you want to control the R:B ratio. And a cheap thermal switch only runs the fan when needed.

Have been vegging with low power LED arrays for over ten years now and have found that a targeted spectrum needs very little power to veg, large, healthy plants.

It's really that simple.
Aloha,
Wee 'zard

 

[OldManRiver]

Kinda looking for a reference guide. Maybe for someone who is super experienced to chime in with some good information.

You're not cute or female enough to work the helpless routine.

 

[OrganicLit]

You're not cute or female enough to work the helpless routine.

So please, move along. You see Wee Zards comment. That's helpful. Your comment is full of arrogance and not helpful.

 

[OrganicLit]

So you want “not very specific” information from an expert.

Ok I'll clarify. When I say specifics, I mean I've seen a lot of threads full of info on specific parts and tech. I've been looking for a thread on a build and what parts and accessories were used and what was needed that's wasnt lying around. Ya know maybe someone has built handfuls of lights and could copy and paste a list they use to reference. I'm good at assembling and soldering but I have a hard time comprehending some of the techy jargon provided by the community.

 

[crimsonecho]

Ok I'll clarify. When I say specifics, I mean I've seen a lot of threads full of info on specific parts and tech. I've been looking for a thread on a build and what parts and accessories were used and what was needed that's wasnt lying around. Ya know maybe someone has built handfuls of lights and could copy and paste a list they use to reference. I'm good at assembling and soldering but I have a hard time comprehending some of the techy jargon provided by the community.

Use the search function. There is no jargon. Not much. What is the jargon?
Driver? Cables? Cobs? You get a light emitting diode (boards or cobs), hook it up to a driver, get some hangers and hang. If you have any specific questions, the solution is as simple as just using google or asking under those threads. We don’t need a new thread on this. There is lots of information on this subject already.

 

[Mr.jiujitsu]

I have step by step with lists on previous posts

 

[OrganicLit]

I have step by step with lists on previous posts

Thanks!