Most overkill DIY LED build? Possibly

[xXch0dyXx]

You can easily see the difference in spectrum between all of the colors.

Quick run down...

-24 Cree XP-E's on each custom PCB. (6 CW, 6NW, 6B, 6RB) I ordered the best bins I could get my hands on for each color.
-Each color has an independent driver to allow me maximum adjust-ability
-PLED Series Open LED protectors provide a switching electronic shunt path when a single LED in an LED array fails as an open circuit.
-Connector on each end of the PCB so no hand soldering was required
-Can run via PWM or analog 0-10v signal. 100% when I don't have it hooked up to any controller
-One 80mm intake fan, One 80mm exhaust fan
-RJ45/CAT5 connector to allow controller connectivity

GOAL - I did not like the look of any of the DIY LED options because regardless of how tedious and thorough you are with the build, there would still be wires for each LED. I decided to design something for myself that looked professional and gave me all of the options that the big guns have at a fraction of the cost. For the most part, I feel I accomplished my goal. I will most likely make another identical fixture to have a backup, and maybe implement a few added bonus features I learned along the way.

My new stand is still being built, so no FTS yet. Any suggestions? There is always room for improvement

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[thewackyreefer]

Looks like a great build. What size tank will this be going over?

 

[xXch0dyXx]

This one will be going over my cadlight artisan 50g when the new stand gets finished. It is sitting in the garage, but I wanted a little better stand.

 

[mojo]

I like how you can actually tell the difference in color of LEDS. Some I have seen claim to use different leds and you cant see the difference. at least to my eye. Nice Job. Look forward to a tank shot.

 

[CJO]

That looks great. At what max amperage are you running them? Where did you get the PCBs done?

CJ

 

[cdness]

Need more build pics and parts lists... What did this build run you for cost if you don't mind me asking? I really like this!

 

[Ensiferum321]

Very nice build, great job

 

[xXch0dyXx]

I am currently only running the LED's at 700-750mA, but there is plenty of headroom if I wanted to install XP-G's. I can actually fit the new Cree XT-E RB on the PCB's if I want, so I may try that on my backup fixture to compare them apples to apples.

I had the PCB's made by a local vendor, so that I could keep a close eye on the project.

I will have more pictures and details when I get my new tank setup so I can take better pictures. I will also post a good vid of the different spectrums and the adjustments that can be made.

Thanks for the comments!

 

[xXch0dyXx]

I ordered all of the LED's to build my extra boards from the batch, I will have around a half dozen to get rid of after I build my backup fixture. If you are interested PM me. They will all be using the new Cree XT-E royal blue, along with the aforementioned colors in my first post. Once they are gone they are gone.

 

[mjm7757]

This is pretty impressive looking, what did the custom PCB's cost if you don't mind? Also, do you have a close-up of how the led's attach to the PCB?

 

[xXch0dyXx]

Bought the boards in a larger batch to cut the cost down, but they ended up being around $50 ea. The leds are reflowed to the pcb with solder paste, cant really see anything because of the footprint that Cree recommends does not overlap at all from under the LED.