is there a complete guide from start to finish on how to make an led array? ive read through evil's post and the build threads, but i havent found one that shows everything. or maybe i missed one, can anyone point me to one? thanks

not really, everybody has different tanks, different lighting requirements.

It would be nice if there was one. i just tried looking too.
Someone should make a step by step thread on what exactly you need and how to generaly set up a LED lighting system.

I'm planning to do one for the BC 14 tank, but i keep running into walls.

Such as needing to order in Power Supplies. MJPA has the Potrans ones. $14.95 each. I need 2. that means $30. Shipping for those two runs $33. how can shipping cost more than the powersupplies? it's as easy as throwing them, into an international flat rate box @ $22!

That's great if they deal with USPS. Many companies don't because of the lack of tracking information.

I found this thread that will help as a LED guide. Evils LED Guide
Its long but will help/