144Wx3 - 3W array LED DIY - Paul's Reef

[paulmt8]

I’m planning a new 3W array DIY to replace my previous 252W LED build below.



I will update this thread as detailed as possible to help other hobbyist who wants to try the difficult but cheaper option of doing it yourself.

Why DIY? If I will use branded LED fixture, just imagine how many units do you need for a 96x24x24 tank $$$$$
4 AI vega or 3 Hydra52 or 3 Maxpect Razor or 4 Radions = approximately 100k - 150k. 3x to 5x more expensive.

The Plan: 6x 63W module (good for 8ft tank) - Configuration of LEDs inspired by Maxpect Razor (no red and green)



This will be powered by 6x Inventronics 66W dimmable driver with 3 channels.



..... and will be controlled by Reef Angel



Estimated cost: 36,000 for the 6 modules (6,000 per module), without the Reef Angel

Drivers, lenses and LEDs will be arriving on Thursday from SG.

[RonSax]

ganda nito.. Abangan ko to. Ngayon palang tulo na laway ko. Hanep!

[paulmt8]

Let the fun begins........

3W LEDs






90 and 60 degrees lense


6x 1ft heat sink from T. Alonso

[aarongo222]

nice one. mukang maganda nanaman to kasi yung last time mo ang ganda na eh.. ) sana maganda rin pagkaka document para maging example to sa mga gagawa ng DIY leds.

[paulmt8]

I will try my best Aaron. Yun din ang objective ko, para madami mag DIY. Actually I'm revising the design right now. Medyo may changes sa specs ng drivers na unexpected.

[paulmt8]

Design revisions:

[paulmt8]

Final design

Added 14k and warm white. Separated the driver of red and green.


Here's the look of the module with lense

[rolandgelo]

Nice!...I'm a big fan of DIY LEDs myself

[paulmt8]

I saw your LEDs build. Nice enclosure! Parang branded

[paulmt8]

Final final design

[rolandgelo]

[paulmt8]

Finally, all the needed parts already arrived. I also changed my heat sink from 12in per module to 18in.



LEDs and drivers are complete with excess for experiments





Here's the look of the final layout

[paulmt8]

First, apply thermal glue to the PCB/heatsink side of the LED enough to stick on your aluminum heatsink. Dry overnight. Tip: make all positive polarity face right for easier wiring connection. Make construction lines using a pencil to make sure your layout will be symmetrical.

[aarongo222]

based dun sa photo, sobrang lapit ata sir ng mga leds? kakasya paba yung lens?

[seth]

paul, paano yung wiring niyan? Per color channel ba or per cluster?