thelovablebum Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've been busy and haven't fully finished yet, but I owe you guys some pics. First my Nano Cube 12 More pic can be found on my album LEDs 12g NC Not much going on in here except for one big happy anemone and a bunch of pests. The heatsink is 8.5" by 5" Layout posted on Sketchup Here Right now all of the LEDs are running off a single meanwell ELN-60-48P at maybe 80%, I haven't changed the stock fans yet but I did add a baffle to direct airflow. Next up is my overdone 10g More pic can be found on my album LEDs 10g Lots of SPS in here and but some are still recovering from a alk drop. The heatsink is 8.5" by 12" Layout posted on Sketchup Here This setup is using 2 meanwells ELN-60-48P The third project I have been working on is for a frag tank, it will use the same type of step up as the 10g. Parts White Cree Q5 XR-E Royal Blue Cree XR-E Meanwells ELN-60-48P 8.5 x 12 Heatsink from Heatsinkusa.com 8.5 x 5 Heatsink from Heatsinkusa.com screws and washers from www.mcmaster.com Right now my dimming circuits consist of a common 12v wall wart running a LM317T to regulate the voltage to 10v and a 10k pot. Seems to be working out good so far, however I still need to clean up my circuits and get a project box. The next thing to do is to get an arduino and start having some real fun. Link to comment
Beachbum Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like your NC12 build and have been considering this upgrade for some time know but have been reluctant due to my minimal experience with electrical applications. Are your meanwells dimmable with the Reefkeeper module? Would you change anything based on your results/experience? Thanks Link to comment
nanoreefnate Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wow. thats an awesome light setup you got there. i wish i could do something like that but then again im only 15 and dont got a permanent job. Link to comment
boy wonder Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 wondering what optics your running on the ten gallon ? i'm getting ready to retro the pc i have and like your setup alot great job on it Link to comment
thelovablebum Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I really like your NC12 build and have been considering this upgrade for some time know but have been reluctant due to my minimal experience with electrical applications. Are your meanwells dimmable with the Reefkeeper module? Would you change anything based on your results/experience? I am really happy with both projects. The NC12 never had working stock lights to compare it to, but you will notice a lot of shimmer and shadows from the rock. Light spreed looks good, there is more light down the middle then off to the sides but not like a spotlight. This might be more noticeable because of the amount of rock I have in there, as I do have a lot. One thing I still need to do is to get some new fans, I think the cardboard baffle helps out a lot. I'm not sure about the Reefkeeper modules, right now my dimming circuit is analog and that seems to be working so far with the 3 drivers I have running. With a project this small with only 12 LEDs it might be better going with 2 buckpucks, unless you can get the meanwells at a good price. I do have another driver to make the colors dim separately but have not hooked it up yet, I don't think I would change the overall color much even with two drivers. wondering what optics your running on the ten gallon ? i'm getting ready to retro the pc i have and like your setup alot great job on it Right now I'm not using any optics, for a 10g I don't think you will need them. The light is also hanging about 4" above the tank and even with the heatsink 12" long the spreed still looks good. I do think that 24 LEDs is a little overkill. If I cover half the LEDs the tank still looks good, but more shadows show near the ends which still look cool. My tank however is viewable from 3 sides and have more SPS in there then anything else. Link to comment
pschmitz Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Any updates to report on either project? Link to comment
dustbust Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Nanoreefnate the more money you make the more they take. Learn to budget my friend : ) Link to comment
lilj104 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 what did you hook your fan up to? Link to comment
cungdien Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 when we diy LED.why we have to go with meanwells dimmable ? i don't understand Link to comment
Tyron Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 You don't have to get meanwells, you can get all kinds of drivers. But i would say that making it dimmable is a must in my opinion. You want to have the ability to 1) find the right color temp you like and 2) be able to dim so you can acclimate corals properly Link to comment
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