DIY Dimmable RapidLED Kit - Converting from MH's

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by evolved, Sep 27, 2010.

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  1. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Jonjonwells is right about the amount of leds per driver. You can run multiple series parallel but it is normally not recommended. Nanotuners is going to be selling or are selling larger dimmable drivers made by Thomas research. I was going to go with those instead of the meanwells but I couldn't wait any longer.

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  3. Zander

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    Gotcha, evens looks as though the Thomas Research ones would not support the amount I was looking to push in one string. Thanks for the help guys!
     
  4. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    How many were you planning on trying? The ones I was going to get would do 42 leds per driver I believe. You can also look at Thomas's website as they have a lot more to chose from then what is one Nanotuners site they would just have to special order it for you. http://www.thomasresearchproducts.com/led_drivers.htm

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    That's some crazy growth. Good job.
     
  6. Zander

    Zander Spaghetti Worm

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    Pretty much Evolved's build (60 LEDS) minus that fact that I am going to add 4 Red LED's instead of the extra RB
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Ever feel like you're late to your own party?

    Correct, as everyone has now told you. Each driver can only handle so many...

    12-14 LEDs per driver is correct.

    You're very welcome. Thank you.

    Yes, you can run strings in parallel on one driver, but you best know what you're doing with the circuitry. If you don't, and something goes wrong, you risk losing all the LEDs and driver.

    Thank you.

    Have you ever seen a build with red LEDs? I don't care for them at all, as the red never seems to blend very well. I can always see red light regardless of how it's done.
     
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  9. Zander

    Zander Spaghetti Worm

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    I have seen pics online but not in person. I am really only doing it out of curiosity . If I don't like it I may just remove it and replace with RB or CW.
     
  10. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Amazing thread. As someone just starting to look at LED for my new system this thread has been a great help

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    Thank you sir. I'm quite pleased this thread has helped many. It's quite rewarding to see the product of other people's labor when you've assisted them.




    PS - I'll kindly take a contributor badge now :p ;D
     
  12. Zander

    Zander Spaghetti Worm

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    Finally got mine done, looks amazing!

    Thanks for the diy help!

    Btw the red as a mood lighting looks amazing, I wish I used more.