Meowzer's LED build
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acrylic51
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/140#post_3410822
THE WORK BEGINS!!!!!
Cutting the angle stuff...
Looks Super!!!!!!
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/140#post_3410822
THE WORK BEGINS!!!!!
Cutting the angle stuff...
Looks Super!!!!!!
2quills
Well-Known Member
Any more progress on the rig Meow?
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
meowzer
Moderator
HMMMM...pretty neat.....We had a memorial service to go to today ( a long one) and Cowboys come on soon LOL so Nothing will be done today. BUT Danny is off till next Friday night....so I am guessing he will get some work done this week
I told him he has to take pics if I am not here.....LOL
I told him he has to take pics if I am not here.....LOL
travelerjp98
Active Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411261
Any more progress on the rig Meow?
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
I like that tool... def. a help
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411261
Any more progress on the rig Meow?
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
I like that tool... def. a help
acrylic51
Active Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411261
Any more progress on the rig Meow?
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
Cool deal Corey.....I bought mine a couple years ago from Harbor Freight, and it's been sitting under the workbench, and never used it.....Guess I'll have a good excuse to finally take it out of the box......
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411261
Any more progress on the rig Meow?
Wanted to show you guys what I found this weekend. I'm gonna wire up some led strips in my buddies truck this weekend and I was up Altex (computer and electronics store) and found this cool little soldering station for $7. It should come in handy when pre tinning wires.
Cool deal Corey.....I bought mine a couple years ago from Harbor Freight, and it's been sitting under the workbench, and never used it.....Guess I'll have a good excuse to finally take it out of the box......
2quills
Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411313
Cool deal Corey.....I bought mine a couple years ago from Harbor Freight, and it's been sitting under the workbench, and never used it.....Guess I'll have a good excuse to finally take it out of the box......
Funny thing was I was just at radio shack before I went over to Altex and found it. I had just picked up some aligator clips because I was going to diy one with the alligator clips and clothes hanger wire. And then I had seen that one and said HEY I could use that lol. BTY Shawn I did find 20 guage at radio shack and at the computer store. The computer store had 100' rolls for the same price as ebay. And radio shack had 75' rolls for about $7 and some change. Basic red and black colors though.
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411313
Cool deal Corey.....I bought mine a couple years ago from Harbor Freight, and it's been sitting under the workbench, and never used it.....Guess I'll have a good excuse to finally take it out of the box......
Funny thing was I was just at radio shack before I went over to Altex and found it. I had just picked up some aligator clips because I was going to diy one with the alligator clips and clothes hanger wire. And then I had seen that one and said HEY I could use that lol. BTY Shawn I did find 20 guage at radio shack and at the computer store. The computer store had 100' rolls for the same price as ebay. And radio shack had 75' rolls for about $7 and some change. Basic red and black colors though.
travelerjp98
Active Member
so are the LEDs gonna go into those slots that are seen on the last picture? Or where will the actual lights go?
meowzer
Moderator
Quote:
Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411848
so are the LEDs gonna go into those slots that are seen on the last picture? Or where will the actual lights go?
NOPE....The led's actually go on the flat side.....the grooved side is for the heat to travel thru.....(IDK if I explained that right) LOL
Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411848
so are the LEDs gonna go into those slots that are seen on the last picture? Or where will the actual lights go?
NOPE....The led's actually go on the flat side.....the grooved side is for the heat to travel thru.....(IDK if I explained that right) LOL
meowzer
Moderator
UPDATED LIST:
6 - 5.886" x 23" heatsink from heatsinkusa $245.44 with shipping
RAPID LED ITEMS
159 total LEDS as follows
9 Royal Blue leds $2.50 ea (no lense required)
25 creexp-e blue leds with 55 deg lense $5 ea
50 creexp-e royal blue with 40deg lense $4.60 ea
50 creexp-g R5 cool white led with 40 deg lense $6 ea
25 cree xp-g neutral white 3w led with 40 deg lense $6 ea
1 DYI 2 color dimming kit $30
3 - 3prong plug ins $2.50 ea.
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Thermal grease $5.50
JAMECO ITEMS
1 Meanwell ELN-60-48D Dimmable (for moonlights) $31.95 $40.35 with shipping
FROM GRAINGER
2 tubes acrylic glue stock # 4yxo5 $28.20 ea
1 48 x 96 x 1/8 clear acrylicsheet stock# 1unw6 $110.15
1 48 x 96 x 1/4 black acrylic stock# 1upa9 $194.25
FROM DIGIKEY.com
25 fuses part# F2313-ND $13.27
20 Resistors part# UB5C-1.0-ND $14.52 Order total $32.68
38311227" sab="969" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif">FROM REEFLEDLIGHTS.com
2 2 fan kits with power suppy $15.95 ea.
1 10k linear potentiometer $3.45
1 knob for above $3 Order Total $48.30
Power SupplyEmporium
2 Hlg240H-48B $98.47 ea……total order $214.42
From HOME DEPOT
8 - 6 terminal, terminal blocks $5.99 ea
4 pcs alumin channel 8' long $18.54 ea.
4 pcs aluminum channel $4.27 ea.
1 pc flat bar 36" $5.74
2 s/s 1/4" all thread $5,24 ea
solder $13.77
flux $3.06
#12 s/s self tapping screws $5.48
2 2pks 3/32 drill bits $2.37
some plug $15.93
a plug end $3.48
flex tubing (for wires) $1.99
1 tube silicone $3.98
multitester $9.97
1/4 hex nuts $5.98
box of spade terminals $6.79
wire stripper, crimper and terminal kit $5.45
4 outlets $1.19 eaan>
4 outlet boxes $1.12 ea
TOTAL: 260.85
Del CIty
3 rolls 100' wire (red, white,black) $30.40
NorthEast Fasteners
400 #4 x 3/8 s/s self tapping screws $39.32 (rcvd 69)
Aircraft Spruce
400 #4 nylon washers $5.59
Legend
RED=on order
Black=to be ordered
Blue=Receivedp>
ORDERED RAPID STUFF TODAY
$836.50
6 - 5.886" x 23" heatsink from heatsinkusa $245.44 with shipping
RAPID LED ITEMS
159 total LEDS as follows
9 Royal Blue leds $2.50 ea (no lense required)
25 creexp-e blue leds with 55 deg lense $5 ea
50 creexp-e royal blue with 40deg lense $4.60 ea
50 creexp-g R5 cool white led with 40 deg lense $6 ea
25 cree xp-g neutral white 3w led with 40 deg lense $6 ea
1 DYI 2 color dimming kit $30
3 - 3prong plug ins $2.50 ea.
="user_yui_3_3_0_12_131413996946732" sab="910">
Thermal grease $5.50
JAMECO ITEMS
1 Meanwell ELN-60-48D Dimmable (for moonlights) $31.95 $40.35 with shipping
FROM GRAINGER
2 tubes acrylic glue stock # 4yxo5 $28.20 ea
1 48 x 96 x 1/8 clear acrylicsheet stock# 1unw6 $110.15
1 48 x 96 x 1/4 black acrylic stock# 1upa9 $194.25
FROM DIGIKEY.com
25 fuses part# F2313-ND $13.27
20 Resistors part# UB5C-1.0-ND $14.52 Order total $32.68
38311227" sab="969" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif">FROM REEFLEDLIGHTS.com
2 2 fan kits with power suppy $15.95 ea.
1 10k linear potentiometer $3.45
1 knob for above $3 Order Total $48.30
Power SupplyEmporium
2 Hlg240H-48B $98.47 ea……total order $214.42
From HOME DEPOT
8 - 6 terminal, terminal blocks $5.99 ea
4 pcs alumin channel 8' long $18.54 ea.
4 pcs aluminum channel $4.27 ea.
1 pc flat bar 36" $5.74
2 s/s 1/4" all thread $5,24 ea
solder $13.77
flux $3.06
#12 s/s self tapping screws $5.48
2 2pks 3/32 drill bits $2.37
some plug $15.93
a plug end $3.48
flex tubing (for wires) $1.99
1 tube silicone $3.98
multitester $9.97
1/4 hex nuts $5.98
box of spade terminals $6.79
wire stripper, crimper and terminal kit $5.45
4 outlets $1.19 eaan>
4 outlet boxes $1.12 ea
TOTAL: 260.85
Del CIty
3 rolls 100' wire (red, white,black) $30.40
NorthEast Fasteners
400 #4 x 3/8 s/s self tapping screws $39.32 (rcvd 69)
Aircraft Spruce
400 #4 nylon washers $5.59
Legend
RED=on order
Black=to be ordered
Blue=Receivedp>
ORDERED RAPID STUFF TODAY
2quills
Well-Known Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411867
OK....will get them tomorrow...
why do you ask??? any particular reason
Curious. Just looking at a couple different layouts for colors is all. I like having actual dimensions. Maybe we could commission Al for one of his cad drawings to help illustrate the build.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387353/meowzer-s-led-build/160#post_3411867
OK....will get them tomorrow...
why do you ask??? any particular reason
Curious. Just looking at a couple different layouts for colors is all. I like having actual dimensions. Maybe we could commission Al for one of his cad drawings to help illustrate the build.