jedimasterben Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looks like it is like 40mm internal. I would personally find something else, the boards are that good lol. If only the CNCreef Asis was a little taller it could fit inside with the LEDs. Bummer! Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looks like it is like 40mm internal. I would personally find something else, the boards are that good lol. If only the CNCreef Asis was a little taller it could fit inside with the LEDs. Bummer! Maybe I will use it for shallow reef 2.0 (hypothetical ADA 45F build I keep tossing around). Or a headphone amp. Hmm. It would be sweet if it could fit in with the LEDs,shame it doesn't. Link to comment
mcblablabla Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The driver board measures 100mm wide x 150mm long. I haven't measured the height of the PcB with the LDD's and the BFMini installed. Maybe Ben would be so kind? Hello O2, Is there a place where more informations/ spec could be find? Thanks Gerd Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 While I consider the driver box issue, am I right in thinking I need 8 pins/wires in my link cable from driver box to LED unit? My thought being 4 channels, + and - for each gives 8. Is that correct? Edit: wait it would be 10 or 11 with the fan included :S If so, any thoughts on what wire and connectors to go with? I had entertained the idea of a lightning cable but I think it would be too complicated/hard to find part for it. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 It would be 10 including the fan. Look at Mcmaster-Carr for multi-cable wire. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Wesbell has great options as well. -Dave Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Here is your best option from McMaster, a 12-conductor cable. $1.92 a foot. http://www.mcmaster.com/#8082k14/=xujxxb (the 10 conductor cables were actually more expensive) Link to comment
Marc.The.Shark Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I bought some of these for my next build the 2nd & 3rd EIAJ Connectors, not the cheapest, but man are they smooth! I have a cheaper version on my current setup from fleabay and works pretty good as I have to disconnect all the time to remove the hood. But the new ones I bought are far superior. http://audio-video-supply.markertek.com/search?w=12+pin&sitepref=1 Also I think they make Cat-5 in 5pair and 6pair solid 22 & 24 AWG, don't have a link, you'd have to do a google search, but I'm sure I came across the 5pair at least. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I bought some of these for my next build the 2nd & 3rd EIAJ Connectors, not the cheapest, but man are they smooth! I have a cheaper version on my current setup from fleabay and works pretty good as I have to disconnect all the time to remove the hood. But the new ones I bought are far superior. http://audio-video-supply.markertek.com/search?w=12+pin&sitepref=1 Also I think they make Cat-5 in 5pair and 6pair solid 22 & 24 AWG, don't have a link, you'd have to do a google search, but I'm sure I came across the 5pair at least. Those might be perfect, something else to look into. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 I ordered the Coralux driver board, 4 driver sockets, 3x LDD700s, 1x LDD350 today. I figured for $10 can't hurt to give the coralux 4up a shot and see if it will fit in the fixture, which would simplify things greatly. Once it shows up early next week/late this week I will be getting it's measurements and seeing if they will fit in the ASIS. If they do (which I am guessing they should), then all of it will be mounted inside the actual fixture which would be sleek as all hell. The BF Mini I believe will also fit inside the ASIS. I may need to get Chris to make me a spacer for it, but it might be doable thus far. If it is, 100% badass because one of the main goals was a sleek fixture, no clutter, and one wire from the fixture. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I ordered the Coralux driver board, 4 driver sockets, 3x LDD700s, 1x LDD350 today. I figured for $10 can't hurt to give the coralux 4up a shot and see if it will fit in the fixture, which would simplify things greatly. Once it shows up early next week/late this week I will be getting it's measurements and seeing if they will fit in the ASIS. If they do (which I am guessing they should), then all of it will be mounted inside the actual fixture which would be sleek as all hell. The BF Mini I believe will also fit inside the ASIS. I may need to get Chris to make me a spacer for it, but it might be doable thus far. If it is, 100% badass because one of the main goals was a sleek fixture, no clutter, and one wire from the fixture. I don't think it is possible to fit the driver board in the unit. They units are thinner than the actual board itself. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 I don't think it is possible to fit the driver board in the unit. They units are thinner than the actual board itself. Yeah that is my thought too, I think it's unlikely, but it would be nice. If it doesn't I'll just do the original driver box idea, not super concerned, just hopeful. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 So quick update: ASIS heats ink is here, gorgeous piece of work. Coralux 4 up, dip sockets, 3xLDD700 and 1x LDD350, and mean well HLG100H are all here. Now just have to order BF mini and V3 arrays from Dave. Still need to get a decent soldering iron/station as well. Link to comment
Marc.The.Shark Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Still following. Wish I woulda known to get the HLG power supply, the one I have sounds like a jet engine starting when the LED's kick on. I got it really cheap, like $30 bucks new, maybe I'll just replace the fan. Get one of these soldering irons, 60w & works waaaay better than my old 20w one! Plus adjustable & extra tips, best deal I found... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVQGBG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Still following. Wish I woulda known to get the HLG power supply, the one I have sounds like a jet engine starting when the LED's kick on. I got it really cheap, like $30 bucks new, maybe I'll just replace the fan. Get one of these soldering irons, 60w & works waaaay better than my old 20w one! Plus adjustable & extra tips, best deal I found... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVQGBG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 That looks excellent. My build has been on pause for a while while I was in Chicago and Wisconsin, but it's now that time to get cracking again. Link to comment
NanoFever Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice, ya I had the same issue with the ASIS. I wanted everything in the fixture but it was just too thin. Which is nice and sleek looking. I had Chris make me a custom enclosure for all the "guts" of the light with a black acrylic top to prevent any signal problems for the bluefish. Works like a charm. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The top actually didn't even need to be acrylic. I have a BF Mini inside my aluminum Sunpower housing and it has great signal strength Link to comment
NanoFever Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 The top actually didn't even need to be acrylic. I have a BF Mini inside my aluminum Sunpower housing and it has great signal strength Nice, when I had it built the bluefish wasnt even out yet so I wasnt sure if it would need it or not. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice, ya I had the same issue with the ASIS. I wanted everything in the fixture but it was just too thin. Which is nice and sleek looking. I had Chris make me a custom enclosure for all the "guts" of the light with a black acrylic top to prevent any signal problems for the bluefish. Works like a charm. That is super nice!!! I wish I had thought of doing the same. To be honest at this point I'm considering just going this route for the sake of simplicity. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/364481-cncreef-asis-824-pro-hybrid-with-nanobox-pucks-misc-items/#entry5119091 Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 For the LED gurus: Could I order just the V3s to get rolling and use a timer with it then add the Bluefish later on? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Unless you wire the the drivers directly to the LEDs, the board you mount them to will have resistors that prevent output if no PWM signal is present. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Unless you wire the the drivers directly to the LEDs, the board you mount them to will have resistors that prevent output if no PWM signal is present. Dang, oh well guess I will have to pony up the $$$$. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If you're really strapped right now, then if your board has easy access to them, you can pop them off, but they're not the easiest to get back on. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 If you're really strapped right now, then if your board has easy access to them, you can pop them off, but they're not the easiest to get back on. Not hugely no, just didn't feel like the extra $100 right now. Oh well, that's typical with this hobby lol Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Just ordered the 3x V3 arrays, BF Mini, and Nanobox hanging kit. Meanwell PSU and soldering kit already arrived. I think(!!!!) that the wire is the last thing I need. Link to comment
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