Hi guys,
I made my own light using 5x https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/bridgelux/BXEB-L0280Z-35E1000-C-A3/976-1493-ND/6236279
I thought that temps would not be an issue as I misread and thought that without any changes the strips would run at 700ma. My plan was to run the strips at...
Thanks for this! I will admit that it is pretty tricky to get my head around however.. I don't want to pick a fuse that is too big as I have read that the wire may well melt before the fuse blows...
I think it is my understanding of my driver that is lacking, if i'm using a HLG-60H-24a (2.5A)...
Ok sweet, I already have some 2 pole wago's so that's good. Thanks man! WIll save me some time now that I dontr have to buy an new wires and can use the awg18... That was all that was stopping me testing so will test tonight when I finish work!
Pretty excited!
Do you guys think a 3a wall plug...
What size do you think the driver output cables are? My awg 18 next to them for size, red is the awg 18.
They don;t look too different in size, I thought the driver output wires were much thicker but they actually aren't so would it really be a problem to use wagos and awg18 to extend them?
Thanks man. Literally just need to get this sorted and wait for 2 usb to 4 pin fan cables for my fan controller and I am set.. Should be starting within the next few days assuming I finish this light off properly!
What size fuse should I use in my 3 pin wall plug that I attach to the driver? I...
Yeah it was definitely my ignorance around how they actually worked that made me break them not the clips themselves.
Ok so next problem I have is that the output wire from the driver is not long enough to reach to positive of first strip and negative of last... can I use my awg18 to connect...
OK so turns out I just didn't understand how the clips worked, even with broken clips on 2 of them I could still get them wired up just by prying open the jaws inside the clip with a small screwdriver whilst U push the wire in and then it closed itself just fine. Now I know what you meant about...
Ahh im using stranded... Just stripping the casing and then twisting.. will that not be good enough?
I snapped one of the clips like an idiot.... taped it back on but if I need to push it down with a screw driver I may be in trouble unless I can fix it somehow? You can see it in this picture...
Sweet, found it. Do the little clips on the strips pull up like wagos or do I just push the wire in deep? Tried to pull the little clip up but doesnt seem like it wans to go and don want to break them..
Ok i take your word for it! Thanks again man.
Ok so here are the strips on the frame. I know the frame is ghetto as hell and probably looks really bad but I had to cut it with the saw in the second picture so bear that in mind haha...
Question - Each strip as two sets of connectors, do I use...