My DIY LED Lights - Page 4

tbittner · 02-13-2008, 10:43 AM

Are there saltwater beta's?

BigAl07 · 02-13-2008, 10:56 AM

Nope

Marine Betta" - Google Image Search

Andy,
thanks for the update! Glad they did finally come in!!

Hang in there on this but remember school has GOT to come first. You can finsih designing, testing and developing this thing after school and then build your company and Empire around that

Glad to hear all is well buddy!! Keep in touch

tippMANn98 · 02-13-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Nope
Marine Betta" - Google Image Search

THAT WAS FUNNY AL!!!

lcstorc · 02-13-2008, 11:27 AM

This is getting exciting.

vdituri · 02-13-2008, 09:16 PM

The project is anyways.
The jokes need work.

tbittner · 02-13-2008, 09:43 PM

I tried...

funkpolice · 02-14-2008, 05:32 PM

Hey Cassette, If you ever need anyone to test these things out, or maybe store them for you for a couple years, let me know. I live right down the street in Orland Park. I am thinking about buying a solaris, but maybe I should wait and see what you come up with as long as it cheaper than solaris and works well I'd be willing to give it a shot.
bill

PEMfish · 02-22-2008, 09:43 PM

Keep us posted. I am interested, probably won't be able to buy one, but the want is there all the same. Maybe a small one for my sump...

rmlevasseur · 02-22-2008, 09:59 PM

FABULOUS!!! You think Solaris will give me my money back so I can place the first order with you?

CAVINCA · 04-16-2008, 10:15 AM

so is this project still kickin? any updates?

funkpolice · 06-11-2008, 08:11 AM

I've seen a couple recent post from you cassette, so how did the lights come out?
bill

BigAl07 · 06-11-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassette87

Bit of an update here

I finally received my LED's from hong kong and will begin developing some sort of a wiring schematic for myself in the next week or so. School has been getting extremely time consuming latley, so hopefully i can keep this thing moving along

Andy? *knocks on the monitor*

You in there? Time for an update

Cassette87 · 06-11-2008, 09:28 AM

Hah! I'm in here guys.. no worries. although the projects been on a bit of hiatus, I've finished all of my wiring schematics and have had to rethink some of my wants/needs for the prototype as far as manufacturing materials go. My prototype's casing will be made from White pine, which i'll fancy up with the router once assembled and stain and clear to match my tank's cabinet. At first I didn't like the idea of using wood, but it's growing on me... plus unless I go into production, using acrylic is not going to be cost effective... or efficient for that matter. If everything does pan out, I'll be making myself a mold for parts of the casing and taking it to the next level, but for now the prototype will need to change a bit.

msbdiving · 06-11-2008, 10:49 AM

Wow. Great work. Glad there was an update or I might have missed this thread. Anxiously awaiting to see how this turns out. What is you goal for this? What type of tank do you plan on keeping?

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of competition out there for led systems so might be a great way to start a business.

BigAl07 · 06-11-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassette87

.... the prototype will need to change a bit.

That's what prototypes are for!! Heck you could even use something easier to work with like chloroplast (spelling?) which is plastic cardboard if you would work out the heat issues.

Do you have the unit operational? I'm curious about heat and where it builds up. Maybe work out some passive cooling instead of noisy and power robbing fans.

02-13-2008, 10:43 AM	#46 (permalink)
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02-13-2008, 09:16 PM	#50 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights The project is anyways. The jokes need work. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

02-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights I tried... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-14-2008, 05:32 PM	#52 (permalink)
funkpolice Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orland Park IL Posts: 718 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My DIY LED Lights Hey Cassette, If you ever need anyone to test these things out, or maybe store them for you for a couple years, let me know. I live right down the street in Orland Park. I am thinking about buying a solaris, but maybe I should wait and see what you come up with as long as it cheaper than solaris and works well I'd be willing to give it a shot. bill

02-22-2008, 09:43 PM	#53 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights Keep us posted. I am interested, probably won't be able to buy one, but the want is there all the same. Maybe a small one for my sump... __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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rmlevasseur Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,075 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights FABULOUS!!! You think Solaris will give me my money back so I can place the first order with you? __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

04-16-2008, 10:15 AM	#55 (permalink)
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06-11-2008, 08:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
funkpolice Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orland Park IL Posts: 718 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My DIY LED Lights I've seen a couple recent post from you cassette, so how did the lights come out? bill

06-11-2008, 09:28 AM	#58 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights Hah! I'm in here guys.. no worries. although the projects been on a bit of hiatus, I've finished all of my wiring schematics and have had to rethink some of my wants/needs for the prototype as far as manufacturing materials go. My prototype's casing will be made from White pine, which i'll fancy up with the router once assembled and stain and clear to match my tank's cabinet. At first I didn't like the idea of using wood, but it's growing on me... plus unless I go into production, using acrylic is not going to be cost effective... or efficient for that matter. If everything does pan out, I'll be making myself a mold for parts of the casing and taking it to the next level, but for now the prototype will need to change a bit. __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

06-11-2008, 10:49 AM	#59 (permalink)
msbdiving Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 193 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My DIY LED Lights Wow. Great work. Glad there was an update or I might have missed this thread. Anxiously awaiting to see how this turns out. What is you goal for this? What type of tank do you plan on keeping? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of competition out there for led systems so might be a great way to start a business.

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