Dimming an LED flood light?

[fishguy306]

So logic is telling me there isn't one, at least not at a reasonable price, but has anyone found LED floodlights that can be dimmed and controlled? I suspect no, that most would be built using non dimming drivers, but I thought I would ask. I have a controller that I can use 0-10v to control lights with but aside from complicated DIY builds or really expensive set ups I haven't seen any that meet what I'm looking for.

 

[fishguy306]

I just realized the controller I'm using also is capable of using a pwm signal, so that will work as well if anyone has options

 

[EighthNotch]

I just realized the controller I'm using also is capable of using a pwm signal, so that will work as well if anyone has options

I'm not sure about your PWM controller, but I've seen some 12v "RGB" flood lights that are 10 watts / 1000 lumen for sale on ebay. They're dimmable, waterproof, color-changeable, and they have an included IR remote just like those flexible multi-color led strips. Trick is they're 12v DC so you'll need some sort of power supply if you intend on hooking them up to an outlet. A cheap computer power supply should do the trick I would think.

Whenever I get around to building my monster tank I'm probably going to use either 3 or 4 of those to light the tank. They run about 15 bucks I think.

 

[fishguy306]

I have seen several flood lights that have remotes, which is neat, but I want to be able to tie it all into my tank controller. I have an Archon which will be able to control nearly everything on my tank from pumps to heaters to water spill alarms. I wanted to tie the lights into it so I can do a sunrise/sunset effect. But most LEDs capable are very expensive. Since it is justa fw tank was hoping to go the cheap route, but I guess we shall see