Custom lm301b QB for micro box

[SaintsSamilia]

Piecing it together is actually cheaper than those diy builds the parts list is how i started picking apart piece by piece what and how i wanted to mimic the top proven brand

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

3 is the equivalent to an hlg scorpion..

I couldn't find any test results so I'm not sure exactly how many you'll need.

 

[SaintsSamilia]

I couldn't find any test results so I'm not sure exactly how many you'll need.

The way I figure it is right off the specs of the proven or tested equipment. The bragging rights to even me yesterday is actually the identical specs pushing the boards in the case of the diy i sent you if you bought 3 of those and added a center heat sync or even a singular driver instead of the 3 you are running and unbranded Diablo in all honesty running the 3 separate drivers your likely running a more efficient version of the Diablo

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

I have this glue that I got for gluing the star boards onto my thermal pad, I have some questions and I'm wondering if maybe anyone has answers:

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Since I'm using blanks star boards, could I use this to glue the diodes onto the boards and then wire them after?

Do I have to be really careful about air bubbles or is it not a big deal?

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

How does this look?

 

[Timbo0716]

You need to power that equipment down and remove the wire, then give them a good twist. The fray in them can cause a short and possible fire from what i see in the picture.

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

You need to power that equipment down and remove the wire, then give them a good twist. The fray in them can cause a short and possible fire from what i see in the picture.

I was trying to get minimal fray but no matter what I did I got some.
Could I just take some fine scissors and cut off the ones poking out?

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

So I was redoing the wires and the ground one broke so I'm just gonna have to not do that one.
Or could I solder it on?

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

I'm returning it because it turns out the other side has the same problem. Second return of this project.

 

[chemistry]

Change out the conector for a better quality one, and tin your wires before you insert them, stops loose strands shorting out the other conectors.

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

Change out the conector for a better quality one, and tin your wires before you insert them, stops loose strands shorting out the other conectors.

I issued a return already. I'll see how to new one does and if it fucks up too then I'll replace it.
I didn't think about that, I'll do it when I get the new one.

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

My new start boards just arrived so I'm going to experiment draw on them with solder.

I just ordered 100 LEDs for less than $1 from ali express. They're not going to arrive for at least 2 months if they even ever do arrive but I'll see how good $0.01 LEDs are compared to $0.35 LEDs. They can't be 35 times worse.

Edit:

I tried soldering 1 of the diodes. I did not expect the size difference but I think I did okay for the first on. Not the easiest thing to do. I'm trying to keep the solder as far away from the diodes as possible to prevent damage to them.

I have a bunch of extra both diodes and boards so I'm still practicing.

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

Oh boy I feel stupid, these star boards I ordered are sticky on both sides. I called Digikey and they said this would work for me. This is not what I was looking for. I guess I'll try it out. This is not working out as planned.

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

Not the prettiest but it'll be functional. 3 down, 33 to go. I accidentally dropped some melted solder on one of the diodes so that one's fucked.
Thoughts?

That's all the diodes I have today, those were just tests but I ended up using them. Another 40 are coming tomorrow. I only have 7 more I can fuck up with so hopefully I get better at this.

Whenever I upload a png from krita, it makes it all unsaturated like that, I don't know why.

 

[Goblinkiller]

Hey gorillaglueaaron, I appreciate your input on the homemade light. Always interesting to see what hindrances people meet and how it turns out

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

Hey gorillaglueaaron, I appreciate your input on the homemade light. Always interesting to see what hindrances people meet and how it turns out

Yea. So far nothing has gone the way I had planned and I've spent triple what I thought I would.

 

[SaintsSamilia]

My new start boards just arrived so I'm going to experiment draw on them with solder.

I just ordered 100 LEDs for less than $1 from ali express. They're not going to arrive for at least 2 months if they even ever do arrive but I'll see how good $0.01 LEDs are compared to $0.35 LEDs. They can't be 35 times worse.

Edit:

I tried soldering 1 of the diodes. I did not expect the size difference but I think I did okay for the first on. Not the easiest thing to do. I'm trying to keep the solder as far away from the diodes as possible to prevent damage to them.

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I have a bunch of extra both diodes and boards so I'm still practicing.

I'm glad your doing this while I'm debating it still. But good start and hopefully they all work out for you. I'm interested to see the end results

 

[gorillaglueaaron]

I'm glad your doing this while I'm debating it still. But good start and hopefully they all work out for you. I'm interested to see the end results

I'm almost definitely not using the 1 cent ones, I honestly just got them to see if they even work. It's only $1 so why not.

 

[Goblinkiller]

Experience is a teacher.
Its not always necessary to re-invent the wheel. Not that I think that was what you were aiming for.

Interesting to see the progress :)

 

[SaintsSamilia]

I'm almost definitely not using the 1 cent ones, I honestly just got them to see if they even work. It's only $1 so why not.

Hey man get your soldiering skills up one penny at a time lmao you may be the next hottest thing on one cent builds ...