Sorry for the double post... Here is what I got:
http://shop.stevesleds.com/product.sc?productId=47&categoryId=29
http://shop.stevesleds.com/product.sc?productId=47&categoryId=29
Pete's 110 build
- Thread starter psteeleb
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drummereef
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Yes, Yes, Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself. The hardware interface is fine but the programming end is definitely lacking to "today's" LED standards. It can't be that difficult to set up a screen within the setup configuration page that would recognize in-use channels on the VDM modules to allow real-time configuration. Seems like they could easily have some stock color spectrum graphs that could be custom linked to whatever VDM channel is being used i.e. whites, blues, reds, greens, etc... Just brainstorming (and dreaming)...
:beer:
psteeleb
Team RC
Ryan (AKA Servo) is getting ready to build a new house. He bought a home lot and has his plans pretty much worked out but trying to put finishing touches on he his aquarium and fish room plans. I hope he does a new build log, so keep an eye out for a new one in the large tank section.
He picked up an LED module a couple months ago; I think it's the one by Ecotech as the interface that I was referring to looks identical.
psteeleb
Team RC
You would need to make the program where each LED set (or dimmer array) could be loaded with the LED specs that would be controlled from it. The layout I was looking at identified the number of, brand and model of each led the control was adjusting. Certainly the EcoTech was pre fabricated and the array set, but I don't see why it would be that difficult to build an array within the program by selecting from a list of standard LED's. The list could be a table that you could add new ones to as they became available on the market. Same for the dimmers.
psteeleb
Team RC
Sorry for the double post... Here is what I got:
http://shop.stevesleds.com/product.sc?productId=47&categoryId=29
Steve makes some nice stuff, I know several people in our local club that use his products.
psteeleb
Team RC
About 2 months ago, I lost the male of the mated pair of harlequin shrip. The pair had several batches of fry and always followed each other around. I aways heard they did better in pairs so wanted to get a replacement to keep the female from being alone. I had two problems; the new male was very small and could get lost in the tank and posibley not fend for himself and second I wasn't sure if the large female would accept him. I decided to put a starfish in a glass with the new male and the female took right to both off them 
sorry about the fluted glass - I should have planned for picture taking
the new male is on the left the female (larger one) is on the right - they have been together about 4 days now and seem to be doing fine
sorry about the fluted glass - I should have planned for picture taking
the new male is on the left the female (larger one) is on the right - they have been together about 4 days now and seem to be doing fine
psteeleb
Team RC
a medium sized choc chip star will last a bit over a week. a linka star lasts about a month. I will usually let them finish one and wait two days before giving them another.
I tried the cut the leg off approach but grow back was too slow, I'd need about 20 choc chips to make it work. If I find a deal on linka's i'll buy a couple, most wont live long so if they start to die I will freeze them and the frozen legs seem to work pretty well. The frozen parts last about as long or even longer then a live one as there is less to die off at any given time.
Chrisrush
New member
Ryan has an GHL Mitras. It is an awesome fixture.
I saw his plans for the house/tank. Going to be amazing.
psteeleb
Team RC
thanks Chris - I wasn't sure of the brand but stumbled across the other one and noticed the PC interface was almost identical.
drummereef
Team RC
Any new updates? It's been a bit...
psteeleb
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Any new updates? It's been a bit...
I've been working on an LED rebuild for what seems forever, my corals are suffering from me removing the royal blue LED bars that were on the front and back of the tank. I didn't expect it to take this long but I ran into some issues with how I was hiding the wires behind the LED side. I pulled apart the one bar I built and had to rethink the way I was routing and soldering the wires.
I thought I would have it completed this weekend and was making the final wire harness and tuning the ELN ballast when I found one of the LED's was bad. I placed an order on Sunday with a note of urgency with ReefLedLights and to my surprise got an email late Sunday night saying the order was processed.
I'll post some pictures here shortly.
psteeleb
Team RC
updates:
to start the new Harlequin is doing great and has already molted at least once. He is noticably larger but for comparison that's the females claw in the background on the right :eek1:
on the LED rebuild
I took apart the Royal blue bars that I made out of aluminum angle and replaced them aluminum flat bar with a heatsink thermally bonded to the back. The new bars (2) each have 12 Royal Blue LED's (445-455 nm), 6 Violet (410-420nm) and 6 Cree XP-G r5 (7.5-8K) whites.
To prevent shorts I ended up puting loops in all the wires as they came through the main support bar.
after soldering the wired LED looks like this
here you can see the 2 bars - one is complete with the lens and Molex .062 end connectors the other is almost done
back side - work in progress
finished bar - LED's are RB, V, RB, CW, RB, V, RB, CW......
to start the new Harlequin is doing great and has already molted at least once. He is noticably larger but for comparison that's the females claw in the background on the right :eek1:
on the LED rebuild
I took apart the Royal blue bars that I made out of aluminum angle and replaced them aluminum flat bar with a heatsink thermally bonded to the back. The new bars (2) each have 12 Royal Blue LED's (445-455 nm), 6 Violet (410-420nm) and 6 Cree XP-G r5 (7.5-8K) whites.
To prevent shorts I ended up puting loops in all the wires as they came through the main support bar.
after soldering the wired LED looks like this
here you can see the 2 bars - one is complete with the lens and Molex .062 end connectors the other is almost done
back side - work in progress
finished bar - LED's are RB, V, RB, CW, RB, V, RB, CW......
drummereef
Team RC
That is service! :thumbsup: Glad to hear ReefLedLights came through. I'm sure the corals will pop back in no time. Freaking sweet job on the LED rebuild btw, the detail is outstanding as usual. I love the Molex Connectors you used too. Did you crimp the pins with a "Molex" brand crimper? I've looked at getting one but they are spendy! There's only one other crimper I've found that get's solid reviews but it's 50 bones. I haven't had a project big enough to justify dropping that kind of cash on an individualized tool like that. I'm sure I'll come up with an excuse to "have" to get one though. :lol:
Here's the link to the ratchet crimper that is supposed to be as good as the original Molex crimper. (just in case you are looking to get a new tool for the toolbox.
)http://lutro0-customs.com/products/custom-sleeved-12-24pin-extension
psteeleb
Team RC
thanks Worm
That is service! :thumbsup: Glad to hear ReefLedLights came through. I'm sure the corals will pop back in no time. Freaking sweet job on the LED rebuild btw, the detail is outstanding as usual. I love the Molex Connectors you used too. Did you crimp the pins with a "Molex" brand crimper? I've looked at getting one but they are spendy! There's only one other crimper I've found that get's solid reviews but it's 50 bones. I haven't had a project big enough to justify dropping that kind of cash on an individualized tool like that. I'm sure I'll come up with an excuse to "have" to get one though. :lol:
Here's the link to the ratchet crimper that is supposed to be as good as the original Molex crimper. (just in case you are looking to get a new tool for the toolbox.
http://lutro0-customs.com/products/custom-sleeved-12-24pin-extension
Thanks Brett, and yes ReefLEDLights had the new LED's to my door on Wed, I’m very pleased with their great response. The replacement has been installed but I need to wait a bit for the bonding glue to set. Then back to work.
I agree that the price for those higher end Molex crimpers is a bit too pricey to justify for occasional use. But I was getting tired of bad connections crimping them using just pliers, so I bought a less expensive brand. I wouldn't want to use it all day but it does the job nicely. I picked it up at Frys for about $18.I'll have to grab some pictures when I make one of the other wire harnesses.
http://www.frys.com/product/1651614
Thanks for that link they have some nice stuff so saving them on my favorites.
Here are a couple top downs (without photo box - so some glare) from tonight
clam
symposium
wild grown birds nest (not ORA)
a fast growing stag
and a not very good picture of my ORA Pearlberry that has been looking great lately
drummereef
Team RC
That's a great price for that crimper! I'd love to see some crimps that one makes for sure, if you get a moment to post some pics. Man o' man how I'd love to get a frag of that Pearlberry. Gorgeous coral!
