ARMAN DIY 60 cree led build (should i add cyan??)

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  1. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yes I did all that.
     
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  2. Inertiatic

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    What happens when you hit menu?
     
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    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    nothing happen
     
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    I'm at a lost. According to you, the wiring is solid. The LEDs light fine with a constant current driver. The Typhon should turn on and show the intensities of the four channels and then let you adjust the time and channels by pushing menu, and menu twice respectively.

    Could be an issue with the typhon. I would e-mail Boost.
     
    Inertiatic, Mar 17, 2012
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  5. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I though it issue with typhon, this is the 2nd unit they have send me. Maybe is my bad luck?
     
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    The chances of them sending you two back to back defective typhons is slim, but anything is possible. I would just take pictures of your whole setup or a video and send the links to Boost and see what they say.
     
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    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I going send it back and get me the controller from rapidled.
     
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    Update on Total Cost

    Here are the grand total.

    48 Ultra Premium LED DIY Kit with Dimmable Drivers $365.00
    Drilled/tapped 6" x 20" Black Anodized Aluminum Heat Sinks (x2) $110
    Mean Well LPC-35-700 constant current driver $16
    6 green leds $27.50
    6 uv leds $27.50
    4 LED Moonlight Kit $18.00
    DDC-01 PWM Controller $59.00
    Wired $60
    Electrical Tape $10
    Solder Gun Free
    Solder wired $10
    -------------------------------------------
    Total : $703
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    Color Leds Use:

    12 Cool White -----on 1 dimmable driver
    12 Neutral White -----on 1 dimmable driver
    12 Royal Blue-----on 1 dimmable driver
    10 Blue----->Blue and Red on 1 dimmable driver
    2 Red------->
    6 Green----->Green and UV are on 1 constant 700mA driver
    6 UV-------->

    I have learn alot from DIY leds, no regret on the upgrade.

    Enjoy, hope it help other have an idea of what I have done and used.

    Thanks,
     
    Arman2K, Mar 25, 2012
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    Here are the pics of the leds.. is bright!!!

    Cool White and Neutral White at 35%
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    Blue and Red at 75%
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    Royal Blue at 75%
    [​IMG]

    FTS with all leds
    [​IMG]

    Green and UV Leds are not on right now, I have some problem with the 700 constant driver. Will add more pics when I got it fix. Enjoy!!!

    Pics are taking with my galaxy s2 skyrocket phone. Not the best.
     
    Arman2K, Mar 25, 2012
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  10. Inertiatic

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    Looks good. So what ended up being the problem?
     
    Inertiatic, Mar 25, 2012
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