Project - Super Silent 60
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davidpesce
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david, I will go ahead and do that, even thought it means having to run 2 more drivers
Also, what power supply did you use with yours? I see I am going to need that once I setup an Apex unit.
Sorry I missed this, haven't checked this thread til today.
You'll want the meanwell "P" drivers if you're going to set up a reef controller.
I'm in the process (with some other people on RC) of testing a module that will allow the meanwell "D" drivers to be controlled via arduino. But we're not there yet.
votek
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Hmmmm, I have 4x 30-48D's as I was told these can be controlled by the APEX / Proflux controllers
votek
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hahaha thanks, yea I had a napkin handy.
This weekend (after fishing) I will be machining the lamp fixture so that I can mount everything and begin wiring up the LED's.
The hard part is that since I am using the reflector I have to measure and machine that first before the heatsinks. I am planning to use rubber or plastic washers to hold the reflector snug against the LED holders but not pinned against them.
The reflector will mount into the heatsinks over top of the LEDs and the heatsinks will be bolted directly to the top of the fixtures. I am also planning to machine venting holes along the top of the fixture to help with cooling.
Pretty lucky to have a dad with a workshop :smokin:
votek
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Here are some shots of the tops that came with it. The tank is really nice because there are very few obstructions for light.
I'm not super thrilled with the look of the tops but they will be under the canopy when it is setup so I am not worried. The plug over the drain is nice as it should help reduce the noise from the drain. I also included a shop of the reflector measured up for machining.
FYI, for marking the surface I used a permanent sharpie. It comes right off with some invisible glass and does not smudge off by your hands.
I'm not super thrilled with the look of the tops but they will be under the canopy when it is setup so I am not worried. The plug over the drain is nice as it should help reduce the noise from the drain. I also included a shop of the reflector measured up for machining.
FYI, for marking the surface I used a permanent sharpie. It comes right off with some invisible glass and does not smudge off by your hands.
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votek
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Just confirmed / double checked - yes the D will work with the APEX controller I plan to use.
Here is also a reference thread I found: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18494692#post18494692
votek
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Got the mounting of the heatsinks done today. Used a nylone spacer with washers to suspend them within the fixture.
I also found that the reflector is not going to work. Looks like I will need to get a new one machined up.
Also drilled an additional 2 holes for power chords (4 total) and used rubber gromets in them.
Tomorrow I will be drilling the heatsinks for the connector holes....all 96 of them
I also found that the reflector is not going to work. Looks like I will need to get a new one machined up.
Also drilled an additional 2 holes for power chords (4 total) and used rubber gromets in them.
Tomorrow I will be drilling the heatsinks for the connector holes....all 96 of them
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votek
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Today I got the rest of the holes drilled for all of the LED connectors. I was set in having to make it easy to replace the LEDs and the connectors make it possible to do so without any soldering.
It does mean more work up front however, as today we drilled 96 holes in the heatsinks. :fun4:
Since the screws for the connectors require a 3/32 hole, cutting oil was used to prevent the bit from binding up - something you can get at Lowe's / Home Depot for ~$4
Sorry for the quality on some of the pictures, these were taken on my iphone.
It does mean more work up front however, as today we drilled 96 holes in the heatsinks. :fun4:
Since the screws for the connectors require a 3/32 hole, cutting oil was used to prevent the bit from binding up - something you can get at Lowe's / Home Depot for ~$4
Sorry for the quality on some of the pictures, these were taken on my iphone.
