Basic First-timer DIY Strip Build

karlsefni · Feb 20, 2018

Good afternoon everybody,

Quite new to the LED scene; originally I had focused on CFLs back in the day and recently thought I would get into LEDs, foolishly purchasing one of those UFO models on Amazon.

Long story short(ish) I have put together a build and started ordered minor parts for the project. I am going to be using 12x of these Samsung SI-B8V05128HUS 1 foot strips (as a Canadian there are not many other 1 foot options at the moment with the specs I am looking for). This will be mounted onto a suitably sized heatsink for my 2x2x4 tent.

Aside from the driver and strips, all the basic parts and a potentiometer have been ordered. With that being said, I am having some difficulty determining the best Meanwell driver to use for this project and I would be open to some suggestions. As well, any other suggestions regarding this build would be greatly appreciated; as I said this will be my first DIY attempt.

eyderbuddy · Feb 20, 2018

For a 2x2 tent an HLG-120H-24B (for the potentiometer dimming) will fit marvelously

thetr33man · Feb 20, 2018

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Nutria · Feb 20, 2018

As a A version driver user I would get a B version, but that is 14usd more. Im broke as f

karlsefni · Feb 20, 2018

Thank you guys for the replies/suggestions so far! I was also looking at the HLG-150H-24, will be making a decision so that this build can be put together within the next few weeks :bigjoint:

Nutria said:
As a A version driver user I would get a B version, but that is 14usd more. Im broke as f

What are your reservations with the A version? Less control?

GrowLightResearch · Feb 20, 2018

Those do not seem to be the best selection of strips. There are less expensive with more lumens that these strips.
You are likely paying more and getting less lumens.
You should also consider something like either Bridgelux Gen2 BXEB-L0280Z-30E1000-C-B3 or Samsung F-Series SI-B8V261280WW.
Why 11" boards? Why not 22"?

karlsefni · Feb 20, 2018

Hey there; thanks for the reply!

I am actually using a 2x2x4 and I wouldn't feel too comfortable cramming the 22" variations inside. As for those newer/better strips, they aren't actually available here up north and this would just be used as an interim light before some of these newer strips are re-stocked later this year (hopefully).

nfhiggs · Feb 20, 2018

karlsefni said:
Good afternoon everybody,

Quite new to the LED scene; originally I had focused on CFLs back in the day and recently thought I would get into LEDs, foolishly purchasing one of those UFO models on Amazon.

Long story short(ish) I have put together a build and started ordered minor parts for the project. I am going to be using 12x of these Samsung SI-B8V05128HUS 1 foot strips (as a Canadian there are not many other 1 foot options at the moment with the specs I am looking for). This will be mounted onto a suitably sized heatsink for my 2x2x4 tent.

Aside from the driver and strips, all the basic parts and a potentiometer have been ordered. With that being said, I am having some difficulty determining the best Meanwell driver to use for this project and I would be open to some suggestions. As well, any other suggestions regarding this build would be greatly appreciated; as I said this will be my first DIY attempt.

For a 2x2 the 22" strips are a better fit... Covers the entire canopy.

nfhiggs · Feb 20, 2018

karlsefni said:
Hey there; thanks for the reply!

I am actually using a 2x2x4 and I wouldn't feel too comfortable cramming the 22" variations inside. As for those newer/better strips, they aren't actually available here up north and this would just be used as an interim light before some of these newer strips are re-stocked later this year (hopefully).

Just shoehorn them fuckers in.

bizfactory · Feb 20, 2018

I built a 27" x 14" light for a 2x2 tent and it worked great! I say go with 22" like the rest have suggested!

Johnny Lawrence · Feb 20, 2018

GrowLightResearch said:
Those do not seem to be the best selection of strips. There are less expensive with more lumens that these strips.
You are likely paying more and getting less lumens.
You should also consider something like either Bridgelux Gen2 BXEB-L0280Z-30E1000-C-B3 or Samsung F-Series SI-B8V261280WW.
Why 11" boards? Why not 22"?

Is that the Islam diodes?

karlsefni · Feb 20, 2018

Thank you guys very much for the suggestions. I will be grabbing the Samsung Gen 3 22" models and "shoehorning" the frame inside as nfhiggs recommended

GrowLightResearch · Feb 21, 2018

Johnny Lawrence said:
Is that the Islam diodes?

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karlsefni · Mar 7, 2018

Just figured I would throw out a quite update ; the light was a success and the 2 foot strips were no issue at all. Very appreciated for all the replies my friends; my MaxiGom is currently loving the upgrade from that shitty UFO device :lol:

ANC · Mar 7, 2018

Absolutely, there is a reason they made the things shorter than 2', so that you can get them into a 2' space.

Humple · Mar 7, 2018

karlsefni said:
Just figured I would throw out a quite update ; the light was a success and the 2 foot strips were no issue at all. Very appreciated for all the replies my friends; my MaxiGom is currently loving the upgrade from that shitty UFO device

Throw up a pic of the fixture!

Dave455 · Mar 7, 2018

karlsefni said:
Hey there; thanks for the reply!

I am actually using a 2x2x4 and I wouldn't feel too comfortable cramming the 22" variations inside. As for those newer/better strips, they aren't actually available here up north and this would just be used as an interim light before some of these newer strips are re-stocked later this year (hopefully).

Why not build small fixture and buy four of the quantum board 132's on it......Run them at 40 watts or so each and get ready for frost !

karlsefni · Mar 7, 2018

Humple said:
Throw up a pic of the fixture!

For sure ; I still need to do a bit of cable management but hopefully the judgement isn't too harsh over there!

Bigbeast · Mar 11, 2018

Where did you buy your parts in Canada ?

karlsefni · Mar 22, 2018

Bigbeast said:
Where did you buy your parts in Canada ?

Good ole' digikey!

UPDATE : My girl is LOVING her new light.

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