SoS Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I've been doing some research on moonlights and finally broke out my soldering iron and put one together. The fixture goes the length of my 29Gal Link to comment
SoS Posted January 29, 2003 Author Share Posted January 29, 2003 Whole tank didn't show up very well But I'm telling you the shimmer from the LEDs is incredible I think it looks better than the daylights. Link to comment
xofinnocent Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 thats really hot man- where yah get the raw supplies? Link to comment
SoS Posted January 29, 2003 Author Share Posted January 29, 2003 Power supply, wire, and board I butchered from stuff I had laying around. The LED's and chrome reflectors I got from Radio Shack(but you can order online alot cheaper). Link to comment
Crakeur Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I thought that first shot was photographic proof that we are not alone. Link to comment
SoS Posted January 29, 2003 Author Share Posted January 29, 2003 Originally posted by Crakeur I thought that first shot was photographic proof that we are not alone. Nano-Reefs the final Frontier:D Link to comment
whooozyooodady Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 That is really awesome. How much did the whole thing cost you (if you don’t mind me asking)? Link to comment
SoS Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Originally posted by whooozyooodady That is really awesome. How much did the whole thing cost you (if you don’t mind me asking)? $8 6-- 5mm 2600mcd Blue LEDs 1.12$ total online 3.99 each at radio shack $6 6 chrome LED reflectors $4 2 pieces 29" X 4" plywood homedepot $free$ Power Convertor $free$ cannabalized it $12 radio shack $3 Black RTV $free$ Couple feet of 24 guage wire $free$ cannabalized it $6 photo sensor switch $2 toggle switch $29 total Tools: Band Saw(optional) any saw will work, Power drill, Soldering iron, screwdriver, needlenose, electrical tape, Flux capacitor, and a little improvising. Link to comment
xofinnocent Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Ahhha it is a time machine!! (flux capacitor) Link to comment
me03 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Cool set-up! Can you show us your set-up with the lights out? I'd like to get a good look and give it a try! Link to comment
SoS Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Once I get the paint on it and finish it up a bit I'll post pictures in the DIY forum Link to comment
"333" Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I feel really dumb asking this but what's a $3 Black RTV, and did you get the $6 6 chrome LED reflectors at radio shack. Link to comment
SoS Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Originally posted by "333" I feel really dumb asking this but what's a $3 Black RTV, and did you get the $6 6 chrome LED reflectors at radio shack. RTV(gel silicone)does just about anything. But most people know it in the automotive business for making seals. In Electonics it works very well as a waterproofer and a dab of it will hold down a pesky loose wire like nothing else. I used it in this setup to waterproof the back of a switch that was partially exposed. The chrome Reflectors come in two packs at radio shack for a 1.99 I almost positive you could find them online for much cheaper. Chris should probably move this to DIY its gone from a hey look at my new pics to a Q&A. No problem I Love to share. Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 That looks soo cool! I wisj I would ddo somethink like that on my tanks, but mine are in my bed room. Are they bright enough to keep one awake? Link to comment
LakerFan Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 what type of power converter did you use? Where can i order all this stuff online? Thanks for your help. Oh and more pics please!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment
SoS Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 Originally posted by Djm9288 That looks soo cool! I wisj I would ddo somethink like that on my tanks, but mine are in my bed room. Are they bright enough to keep one awake? Well I added a toggle switch on mine so i could turn it off if I wanted and there probably not bright enough to keep you awake, but the shimmer effect on the water might make your see the boogy man or something. eerie blue in a pitch dark room.:*( Link to comment
SoS Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 Originally posted by LakerFan what type of power converter did you use? Where can i order all this stuff online? Thanks for your help. Oh and more pics please!!!!!!!!!!1 Actually its all store purchased or cannabilized but I have been looking into it and you can do all of the purchasing on-Line. I've got a temporary powersupply on it. Its a 3-12V variable power adapter(radio shack). I adjusted it for 4 volts. I'm looking into a wholesaler online to get good dirt cheap prices on 4 volt power adapters. Link to comment
lizbeth Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Very Sexy! Drool. I really, really want it. Link to comment
SoS Posted January 31, 2003 Author Share Posted January 31, 2003 Originally posted by lizbeth Very Sexy! Drool. I really, really want it. Soon hopefully you can. I am working on a circuit board for it and was negotiating with an LED supplier. Hopefully I'll be in production on the first units within a month. I'm going to breadboard my production design and let it burn nonstop for a week or so to prove reliability. If everything seems to be stable. I start a limited production word of mouth like around nano-reef. My largest problem is the large assortment of lighting fixtures found around here. nobodies got the same setup. I was thinking for starters makin strips that could mount underneath your hood facing vertically down, later a clip on model, and custom work. Link to comment
Nishant3789 Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 why not make it like a retrofit? or just provide sum glue so taht ppl can glue it into their canopy or striplight or w.e. btw VERY NICE! i likes the lookee nishant Link to comment
SoS Posted February 1, 2003 Author Share Posted February 1, 2003 Originally posted by Nishant3789 why not make it like a retrofit? or just provide sum glue so taht ppl can glue it into their canopy or striplight or w.e. btw VERY NICE! i likes the lookee nishant That's one of the options I'm going to do. they are very light so velcro glue or small screws would hold it nicely between or next to an existing light fixture. Link to comment
cmoreash Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 d00d wahts up with your avatar??? Link to comment
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