xCry0x Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Anyone know if there would be an issue running a v3 in line with 2 v2s? Have an older v2 model nanobox duo; looking to gut it for a LED retrofit for my RSM250 tank. Want to run 3 nanobox arrays in conjunction with t5 - 2 wouldn't cut it to cover the tank well enough. Thanks Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Anyone know if there would be an issue running a v3 in line with 2 v2s? Have an older v2 model nanobox duo; looking to gut it for a LED retrofit for my RSM250 tank. Want to run 3 nanobox arrays in conjunction with t5 - 2 wouldn't cut it to cover the tank well enough. Thanks No problem at all. You will need a couple extra drivers however and possibly a different power supply. You will need to run the new array in a two channel series to match the V2's. Link to comment
thedon986 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have a V2 lying around if you want it, just pay for shipping. I got it free through someone else; I haven't tested it but they said it worked last time they used it. Link to comment
xCry0x Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 No problem at all. You will need a couple extra drivers however and possibly a different power supply. You will need to run the new array in a two channel series to match the V2's. Hm -- would I need new drivers because it is a v2 & v3? I have two channels right now going through lDD-700H drivers - figured as long as I didn't try to go 4 channel on the v3 I could just wire it together with the v2s and run them through the same drivers to avoid having to complicate things. Figured I'd likely need a new power supply so thanks for heads up on that - current one is a 90W. Was going to -try- and retrofit the 6 bulb t5 fixture by pulling out the 2 middle t5's and cutting a hole in the reflector to recess a ~2"x24" heat sink. Figured I could use everything with my Duo and add in another led board + a new power supply and convert it for ~$100. Only concern I had was if the proximity to the t5s would overheat the led board. Might try to wrap the reflector around the bulbs to shield the LED. =) I have a V2 lying around if you want it, just pay for shipping. I got it free through someone else; I haven't tested it but they said it worked last time they used it. How much would shipping to 94553 be? ~$8 for a usps flat rate envelope? Might have to take you up on that since the $55 v3 wouldn't be well used. Thanks for the offer! Link to comment
thedon986 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hm -- would I need new drivers because it is a v2 & v3? I have two channels right now going through lDD-700H drivers - figured as long as I didn't try to go 4 channel on the v3 I could just wire it together with the v2s and run them through the same drivers to avoid having to complicate things. Figured I'd likely need a new power supply so thanks for heads up on that - current one is a 90W. Was going to -try- and retrofit the 6 bulb t5 fixture by pulling out the 2 middle t5's and cutting a hole in the reflector to recess a ~2"x24" heat sink. Figured I could use everything with my Duo and add in another led board + a new power supply and convert it for ~$100. Only concern I had was if the proximity to the t5s would overheat the led board. Might try to wrap the reflector around the bulbs to shield the LED. =) How much would shipping to 94553 be? ~$8 for a usps flat rate envelope? Might have to take you up on that since the $55 v3 wouldn't be well used. Thanks for the offer! 5$ for a USPS flat rate box. PM me and I can send it out this week. Link to comment
xCry0x Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Ah got it -- the 700h drivers support ~ 13 LEDs and since the v2 are 2 channel right now 2 drivers handle 12 each. If I added 1 more board I would need another driver to handle the 12 new lights -- 2 drivers to then split them for blue/white control.That is a bit unfortunate as it complicates things a bit - would set it up for just using 4 boards at that point. Another way to look at it, I guess, is that by going that route I can re-use everything I have today -- and basically add another duo. Run 2 duo heatsinks like a quad. Wonder if Dave has any more v2 chips laying around collecting dust =) My goal is to make use of this duo I have on my current tank. Would also have to consider, at that point, removing 4 of the t-5s since 4 nanobox boards by themselves would likely be enough to cover a 37"L 16" D tank. I do like the t-5 supplementation and also shading prevention =) The bulb and power cost though.. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Exactly. It would be "better" to run four total arrays. I do not have any V2 arrays any more. Link to comment
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