Recommendations using crap I have laying around

sixstring2112 said:

4 eyebolts and some ratchet rope hangers
I like 4 points so the light hangs level no matter where the wires hang.

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I decided I may try a hanger using 1/16 stainless cable using ferrule stops within the fixture so just the cable is exposed that way I can just "clip on" to that I have some extra holes I accidentally drilled and I was thinking I might as well make use of them but the only problem with that us there might be a problem keeping it level front to back as it's free to slide I'll prob just think about it for a week as I'm waiting on parts

Dude I feel it would really be a waste to only use 2 cobs in that light, throw 4 36v lights in there, if 3590's are too expensive go with the cheaper citizen ones you can get now for $12 each, they are still putting out 160lm/watt, hell you could probably even throw 5 of them on there if you have a dimmable driver like the new 320s, if you go with slightly cheaper cobs it would pay for the driver upgrade easily. Doesnt seem like you are going cheap on the light at all, might as well make it badass

The materials I used to make the light were free but the parts were not. I did spend a bit of time cutting and drilling but I'm not really needing all the extra light as I already have a tasty led that puts out plenty of light. I like the smaller compact fixture. I'm just getting into the hobby and have much to learn. I guess if I decide to go larger and add more cobs I could recycle the parts those new pin sinks look interesting

Did a couple things today to make a little bit more progress

Light hanger


Drilled and tapped a few holes



Installed Angelina reflectors but I have the king rite lenses on order. I'm not sure what I want to go with yet but I figured I would just drill it out for Angelina's and I could always remove them and swap it out. I'm not sure what the drill pattern is for the kingbrite lenses yet.



I found some conductive silicone but I'm not sure if I can use that or if it has to be a pad or epoxy.

More progress..






Got most of the parts in but I still have a few things to do. I tried to use the kingbrite lenses but I spaced out and never check the size of those things. They are huge! They look cool though but I guess I'll save them. I plan to machine out the openings for the inputs and switch on top and keep them all close together. I'm also going to eventually get to the wireing. I hope I don't fry this thing. This is basically all I have left to do and maybe refine a couple things. More soon..

Looks very nice, I prefer the reflectors to lenses personally, unless you are going to have the lights in a wet environment, spraying and whatnot.

thetr33man said:

Looks very nice, I prefer the reflectors to lenses personally, unless you are going to have the lights in a wet environment, spraying and whatnot.

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I don't mind the Angelina reflectors they are not bad and they def do the job. I wish the Stella reflectors were around though I think they have a better "look"

Decided to go with wago connectors I watched a couple videos on YouTube and I like how simple they are

Got a bunch of 2,3,5 "slim" wago connectors


I have light!


I added a input and a rocker switch. I had plans to add another input for a daisy chain feature but I decided not to but I left some space to where I could add one later fairly easy.



I decided to later change the input from a push in type to a screw in type. I noticed there was some slop as I plugged in the power cable. The top picture shows the old one and the bottom shows the screw type for a firm solid feel.



Finished with some slight refinement that still needs to be done. I'm really glad I decided to go with the dimmer knob option. I was going to do a 50% switch but I like the range instead. For my first build I learned a lot not only from making this like but also from great info on this site and from a couple people who answered a few questions I had. I may do a few more things to this in the near future such as anodize it but I may need to buy my buddy a case of beer or something. For now I like the raw industrial look. I'm also glad I went with the 2 cobs vs. 4. Not only is it cheaper but with this driver it puts out plenty of light for veg and for starter plants. This is what I entended this light to be. I'm sure it could be a flowering light in a small area. Thanks for checking out my build.

Damn. That's a nice assembly

Dude that looks great,almost looks like a commercial fixture if i didnt see you build it.nice fuggin work.

questiondj42 said:

Damn. That's a nice assembly

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sixstring2112 said:

Dude that looks great,almost looks like a commercial fixture if i didnt see you build it.nice fuggin work.

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thanks I'm glad I gave it a go. I didn't think I could actually build my own light. In the beginning I felt to build a light would be overwhelming but now I feel I could build another very easily. I'm now also blown away on how much some of these companies charge for their LED lights. When you realize what's inside a led fixture you know how simple and basic it is. Shame on them! Lol

IFARTED said:

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thanks I'm glad I gave it a go. I didn't think I could actually build my own light. In the beginning I felt to build a light would be overwhelming but now I feel I could build another very easily. I'm now also blown away on how much some of these companies charge for their LED lights. When you realize what's inside a led fixture you know how simple and basic it is. Shame on them! Lol

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Yes it only took you three weeks using free materials. Those greedy bastards

Looks great man.

JorgeGonzales said:

Yes it only took you three weeks using free materials. Those greedy bastards

Looks great man.

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Thanks! I love free. Didn't take long of actual building time. I would work on it for 15 min here and there

Nice light, Ill give you $200 for it!

thetr33man said:

Nice light, Ill give you $200 for it!

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I think I'll keep it lol I'm finding it to be a good lil light

My inspiration for my next build

Getting some ideas for a 140mm pin sink...

Started to get everything closer to size...1/8 in angle , 3 in angle, and I found a old conveyor cover that I cut down. I plan to use it to hide the driver and wires. I plan to paint this one but as the build progresses I will know for sure.