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josyjames
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 Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:49 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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Hi
Specs of the LED
3Watts Cool White LED placed 3" apart length and breadth wise. Totally 9 LED's (Edexion).
Power Supply: 12V 5A SMPS. |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:15 am Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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Shelly,
Its a nice idea ..  Even I want to do similar stuff for my nano .How much did total cost for all ? If its cheap I also want to build the same .Please PM the total cost and source of equipments. Hope I am not asking for much ..  |
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josyjames
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| Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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Hi Manas,
Thanks....
LED setup will not be cheap... It will be higher than all lights... But only the initial investment would be more. In the long run, LED setup is the most cost efficient. Current charge would be less. 
Light does not produce any heat. So no evaporation of water.. No heat of water.. In summer season, no need to put big fans to cool the water...
So decrease of current charge spent on putting big fans also. |
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Mrp123
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| Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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| Thanks for reply Shelly . How much is the total cost ? and Are all the accessories available in Bangalore? I'll try to give it a shot .If you can list out major parts and source of the parts , It will be helpful.... |
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psimhan
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| Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:14 am Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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Very interesting.With your permission, I would very much like to see this lighting setup sometime, Shelly.
Where are you put up in Koramangla? |
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josyjames
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| Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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@ Pradeep,
Thanks.. I am in Koramangala 1st Block. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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hi shelly,
are u using LM317 to drive the LEDs? can u post some pics of the driver and the specifications. what is the output current from the driver? |
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josyjames
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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Hi Sushant,
No. I am not using LM317. I am using CAT4101 driver IC. Currently I am running it at 750mA. I can also run it in 1A. If 1A, I will get more power.
I will post... |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:04 am Post subject: Re: DIY - Experimenting lighting for 12" cube |
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| Hi Shelly, is this the one which I had seen last weekend? If so I can post that pic too here! |
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