Halo_003 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The only thing I don't understand (and this may just be from lack of design experience) is why not use connectors for them? So that instead of soldering each strip together you would just plug them in to each other, similar to how computer power is done. I know it would be more expensive by I imagine it would make it a good bit faster to assemble or replace if needed. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Cost. For Dave, being a one man show and the boss, labor is cheap. Adding a two connectors to each board, then harnesses with connectors will cost more than the labor he would put in for soldering a few wires. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The only thing I don't understand (and this may just be from lack of design experience) is why not use connectors for them? So that instead of soldering each strip together you would just plug them in to each other, similar to how computer power is done. I know it would be more expensive by I imagine it would make it a good bit faster to assemble or replace if needed. You have the cost of the SMT connectors on the board, then the wire connectors to go board to board. Let's say the connector wires are made to 3" length and he goes to make a custom one and needs 4" length? With a quality soldering iron, it takes a couple of seconds to solder. ninja'd by evil. Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 They won't be made for primary lighting for saltwater There aren't enough LEDs to be able to properly fill in the 'white gap' from 460-500nm and still have enough white, royal, and violet. Fair enough. I think I can guess the actinic then (4 RB-T, 1 Blue-ES, 1 Violet), but I'm not sure about the freshwater (2 WW-T, 2 NW-T, 1 Lime-ES, 1-violet?) or fuge version (4 WW-T, 1 Deep Red-Rebel, 1 Violet?). Just some guesses. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I mean,who needs white light !!! So,all in all,they're just supplemental light ? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I mean,who needs white light !!! So,all in all,they're just supplemental light ? Read the OP Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 So basically what I said lol. Seems legit though. Maybe this would look nicely on my halides or t5's !! Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 These will also be great for people getting started in reef tank, fish only, fresh water, planted FW and supplement. You would be amazed how many people are out there that want a simple light, on/off with some zoas, leathers and simple stuff. As for connectors, maybe in the future. I have a couple gnarly soldering irons. You should see how good I am at this stuff. -D Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I really think that these would be good for like the Mr.Aqua bookshelf tanks,like you said Dave with some zoa's and Acan's. Neither need much light,especially Acan's. They do really good is low light. I know I personally don't mind on and off with just a timer. Especially if the spectrum is good. I have 4:1 (blues:white) and it's a good spectrum. Link to comment
BilabongAthlete Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Looks great and love the price range ! Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I really think that these would be good for like the Mr.Aqua bookshelf tanks,like you said Dave with some zoa's and Acan's. Neither need much light,especially Acan's. They do really good is low light. I know I personally don't mind on and off with just a timer. Especially if the spectrum is good. I have 4:1 (blues:white) and it's a good spectrum. They will have a port for simple PWM plug in. So Bluefish and Storm ready. Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 They will have a port for simple PWM plug in. So Bluefish and Storm ready. Going to have a fuge version. seeing as I am half retarded when it comes to light spectrum I have to ask. No idea, but i've seen a lot of fuge lights with lots of red.... Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Cost. For Dave, being a one man show and the boss, labor is cheap. Adding a two connectors to each board, then harnesses with connectors will cost more than the labor he would put in for soldering a few wires. You have the cost of the SMT connectors on the board, then the wire connectors to go board to board. Let's say the connector wires are made to 3" length and he goes to make a custom one and needs 4" length? With a quality soldering iron, it takes a couple of seconds to solder. ninja'd by evil. Derp.. lol good points. I was forgetting: A) Dave is a one man army He does custom work Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 New arrays are orders and should be arriving within two weeks. Needing some help. I really like the name "BEAM". I do all the art work and here are a few that I liked. Thoughts? Untitled-1 by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr -Dave Link to comment
fishguywc Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 "Beam" is great! I like #4 Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 1 & 5 look good to my eye. Digging the staggered lettering of 5 though. Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Definitely 5. Number 4 looks like bold, italics comic sans... Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Numbers 1 and 5 are my favourites out of the bunch Link to comment
HVani Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Like number 1, I think it fits nicely with the other LED logos you have Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 When can we haz preorder? #5 is my favorite Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 1 & 2 are my favorites. or maybe if you took 2 and curved it like 3.. or took the font from 2 and put it closer together like in 1. in any case I think 2 is my favorite font. Link to comment
gus6464 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 1 fits more with the theme of your other lights. Link to comment
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