DIY LED hanging fixture

[trick1441]

Post a pic of how you have the blue ones hooked up. I don't know why it wouldn't let you turn it all the way down. Is the dimmer rated for less than the driver is putting out?


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[cichlidtank]

strange enough but it was because it needed to be soldered cause its good now, not sure why that was? oh well me and these leds arent getting along well at first but were starting to grow on each other.

 

[trick1441]

Haha you'll get the hang of it. When you solder the wire to the LED it just ensures a good connection. Hope you enjoy the lights let us know the pros and cons



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[cichlidtank]

well I finally got the last white led, but these things get so hot Im gonna find a heat sink to mount them all to and set up a fan just for keeping them cool. hopefully I can get building on this soon but just getting over being sick.

 

[rodger]

Rapid LED is a good source for heatsinks. You can mount fans directly to them.

 

[cichlidtank]

well I got a heatsink on the way. 24" by 3.5 inches with 3/4" fins. 44 bucks shipped but still way cheaper then buying an led fixture. figure this heatsink should keep the leds icey.

Im gonna build the whole thing soon as I get the heatsink. should be good.