DIY LED - 36 LEDs on a 23" heat sink

[tran]

My LED lights

After so many online readings, I decided to do LED lights.
I really like the AI modules but I would need 2 modules for my 57g tank so buying them was out of question. Too expensive.

Rapid LED Items

4 CREE XP-E Blue 3W LED with 80 degree White Lens @ $3.90 = $15.60
14 CREE XP-G R5 Cool White 3W LED with 80 degree White Lens @ $4.70 $65.80
18 CREE XP-E Royal Blue 3W LED with 80 degree White Lens @ $3.75 = $67.50
3 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable driver @ $27.20 = $81.60
1 Thermal Grease (5g) @ $4.40 = $4.40
1 DIY 2 color dimming kit @ $24.00 = $24.00
1 AA Battery LED Tester @ $2.00 = $2.00

Sub-Total: $260.90 (Shipping: $0.00 (USPS Priority Mail (DHL for international))



Ok...here we go.

 

[tran]

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[tran]

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[Turbosnail]

Looking very nice!

 

[aiaman]

is that fluid in the fish decanter used for medicinal purposes to steady yourself while soldering?

 

[firstimer]

Haha... When are you going to build me one

 

[tran]

thank you all.
it was really a great DIY project (not too big). A lot of learning curves for me but I really enjoyed doing it.
I am still waiting for the hanging kit to arrive .

Firstimer, very funny. I still love your Radion though.

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[LunaReef]

This looks great, Hung! We have been thinking of making our own too as Radions are too expensive.
Did you get the hanging kit yet? Can't wait to see the pictures when you get it over the tank.

 

[badlands25]

U wanna build me one for my 75?

 

[sixspeed]

What are you going to keep under this light?