CREE LED 3' DIY setup

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:15 pm

10k linear potentiometer with knob. WIll be used with the Meanwell Driver

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:16 pm

Two pin connectors. Will be used on a blank PCB to connect wires etc.

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:18 pm

Blank PCB

Multimeter. Will be used to control the current passing through the Meanwell driver.

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:19 pm

CREE XP-G 6500k 3W LEDS

Extruded aluminium heatsinks. Each one is 3 feet long. The LEDs will be bolted on the reverse side.

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:20 pm

I want all cables neatly placed. This is heatshrink tubing , 4mm.

2A fuse holder

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:21 pm

Aluminium frame joint. Will be used to mount the 3 feet heatsinks.

Top view of the frame

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:22 pm

120 cm 13000 rpm Scythe fans.

Meanwell driver , type D. This will be used to drive the 14 LEDs.

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:23 pm

Very useful tool to have

Clutch wire. Will be used to make the hanging kit.

apuda2010 · Unread post by **apuda2010** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:25 pm

Arctic SIlver thermal paste. Will be used as the thermal interface between the LED base and the heatsink.

This is another alternative....but lets see which one is easier to manage and more efficient.

Unread post by **Romi** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:58 pm

very educative thread, apuda, keep it coming...

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