OP OP S StandbySetting Fish Aficionado Joined Apr 1, 2011 Messages 4,383 Reaction score 203 Location Void Sep 20, 2011 #46 For each LED you need 3.4V (Max is 3.6) to power it so 6*3.4 is 20.4V or 21V, plus the voltage that the driver requires so 24V.
For each LED you need 3.4V (Max is 3.6) to power it so 6*3.4 is 20.4V or 21V, plus the voltage that the driver requires so 24V.
Million Fishaholic Joined Mar 13, 2008 Messages 680 Reaction score 4 Location Bristol Sep 20, 2011 #47 Having searched eBay for such a thing I found: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130577516186?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I've honestly never seen a DIY LED light topic stickied on any forum
Having searched eBay for such a thing I found: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130577516186?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I've honestly never seen a DIY LED light topic stickied on any forum
OP OP S StandbySetting Fish Aficionado Joined Apr 1, 2011 Messages 4,383 Reaction score 203 Location Void Sep 20, 2011 #48 http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-24V-500mA-0-5A-AC-DC-Power-ac-adapter-Power-Supply-/230551510409?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item35adf0dd89
http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-24V-500mA-0-5A-AC-DC-Power-ac-adapter-Power-Supply-/230551510409?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item35adf0dd89
Million Fishaholic Joined Mar 13, 2008 Messages 680 Reaction score 4 Location Bristol Sep 20, 2011 #49 Ah awesome, I've got links to power supply, driver, six LEDs, I think all I need is the 1 amp wire and heatsinks with thermal tape
Ah awesome, I've got links to power supply, driver, six LEDs, I think all I need is the 1 amp wire and heatsinks with thermal tape
OP OP S StandbySetting Fish Aficionado Joined Apr 1, 2011 Messages 4,383 Reaction score 203 Location Void Sep 20, 2011 #50 Use mains wire from an old cable. Heatsinks: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-1W-Watt-LED-Aluminium-Heatsink-Square-/150643405758?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item23130bf3be You might be able to find one with 10 in from the same seller. Adhesive pads: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Akasa-Hi-Performance-double-sided-Adhesive-thermal-Tape-/390346587165?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item5ae2783c1d#ht_1776wt_952
Use mains wire from an old cable. Heatsinks: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5pcs-1W-Watt-LED-Aluminium-Heatsink-Square-/150643405758?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item23130bf3be You might be able to find one with 10 in from the same seller. Adhesive pads: http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Akasa-Hi-Performance-double-sided-Adhesive-thermal-Tape-/390346587165?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item5ae2783c1d#ht_1776wt_952
Million Fishaholic Joined Mar 13, 2008 Messages 680 Reaction score 4 Location Bristol Sep 20, 2011 #51 Amazing. I get paid tomorrow, and I'm on call this weekend, so hopefully I can get all the bits together to build it this weekend. Thanks so much for all your help - I wish this forum had a 'thanks' or '+rep' functionality so I could demonstrate my gratitude a bit
Amazing. I get paid tomorrow, and I'm on call this weekend, so hopefully I can get all the bits together to build it this weekend. Thanks so much for all your help - I wish this forum had a 'thanks' or '+rep' functionality so I could demonstrate my gratitude a bit