New Grower Klaser's Easy Ryder PC Grow Box Journal

[Klaser]

Hi guys!

I just finished the construction of my PC Grow Box. A lot of research and time has been put into this one, so I wanted to share my experiences with you. My goal was to create a clean looking, no smell, low-noise, safe, semi-stealthy setup - and have fun while doing so.



The main components used:

• Fractal Design Define XL PC Cabinet
• Lighthouse Hydro Blackstar 100W UFO
• Lightite Diamond Diffusion Foil
• Pathonor 10W Dual head LED Grow Light for additional lighting
• Gronest 4 liter smart pot
• 2 x Noctua NF-A14 PPC 2000PWM PC fans (outtake and ventilation)
• 2 x Zalman Fanmate 2 fan controllers for outtake and ventilation fans
• 1 x NF-A14 PPC 2000PWM PC 24 V (intake)
• External 12V AC Adapter to 4-pin Molex for driving PC fans
• RAM Pro Active Carbon filter (100mm x 200mm)
• Wemo Switch Smart Plug for controlling light schedule
• D-Link DCS-932L IP Camera

Other components used:

• Lots of black duct tape
• Aluminium tape
• Black plastic sheets for closing big holes in cabinet
• Silicone for smaller holes
• Super strong Neodym (6.7 kg each) magnets for mounting lights
• Ducting connectors for attaching RAM filter and aluminium tube to pc case.

What I will be growing:

• 1 x Joint Doctor Easy Ryder Auto-fem
• Canna Terra Pro soil
• Canna Bio Vega
• Canna Bio Flores
• Canna Bio Boom

Considerations:
Below is a list of some of the topics I have (and still am considering)

• Cabinet size
• Number of plants
• Size of pots
• Shape of pots
• Type of pots
• How to power fans
• Noice levels
• Control of fan speed
• Mounting UFO LED
• Wirering (inside vs outside)
• Attaching carbon filter to pc case
• Type of plant for that works for a small space

Overview:

Closer look at the insides:

Outtake with carbon filter:

Adjustable outtake and airflow fan controllers:

Exhaust, additional LEDs, and webcam for monitoring temperatures and plants on-the-go:

 

[AutoWonders]

Groovy setup looking good. Nice job.

 

[Klaser]

Groovy setup looking good. Nice job.

Thanks AutoWonders

EDIT: Added some more pics of the setup.

 

[St. Tom]

Hi guys!

I just finished the construction of my PC Grow Box. A lot of research and time has been put into this one, so I wanted to share my experiences with you. My goal was to create a clean looking, no smell, low-noise, safe, semi-stealthy setup - and have fun while doing so.

Lots of credit goes to these two threads thats been a major inspiration:
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=247695
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=317867

The main components used:

• Fractal Design Define XL PC Cabinet
• Lighthouse Hydro Blackstar 100W UFO
• Lightite Diamond Diffusion Foil
• Pathonor 10W Dual head LED Grow Light for additional lighting
• Gronest 4 liter smart pot
• 2 x Noctua NF-A14 PPC 2000PWM PC fans (outtake and ventilation)
• 2 x Zalman Fanmate 2 fan controllers for outtake and ventilation fans
• 1 x NF-A14 PPC 2000PWM PC 24 V (intake)
• External 12V AC Adapter to 4-pin Molex for driving PC fans
• RAM Pro Active Carbon filter (100mm x 200mm)
• Wemo Switch Smart Plug for controlling light schedule
• D-Link DCS-932L IP Camera

Other components used:

• Lots of black duct tape
• Aluminium tape
• Black plastic sheets for closing big holes in cabinet
• Silicone for smaller holes
• Super strong Neodym (6.7 kg each) magnets for mounting lights
• Ducting connectors for attaching RAM filter and aluminium tube to pc case.

What I will be growing:

• 1 x Joint Doctor Easy Ryder Auto-fem
• Canna Terra Pro soil
• Canna Bio Vega
• Canna Bio Flores
• Canna Bio Boom

Overview:
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Closer look at the insides:
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Outtake with carbon filter:
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Adjustable outtake and airflow fan controllers:
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Exhaust, additional LEDs, and webcam for monitoring temperatures and plants on-the-go:
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crazy setup pal these grow box setups would have me worried about size height ect i looked at your links and im impressed i hope you get some great undercover weed

 

[Micron Creek]

This is a wicked setup. Best of luck pal.

 

[jingo]

Hey Klaser

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on starting your first grow. You'll find a lot of great knowledge here and advise if you look around, and actually we have a lot of good promotions especially around the holidays.

I noticed you posted those links to icmag in your intro, usually that's not considered kosher on most weed forms to post a link to another weed forum. So you might want to edit those links out.

Anyway, welcome [emoji106]




Where I'm currently growing
Where I'll be Nov 1st

 

[briman]

I noticed you posted those links to icmag in your intro, usually that's not considered kosher on most weed forms to post a link to another weed forum. So you might want to edit those links out.

Spot on jingo! I deleted the off site links @Klaser. As per our site terms of use, AFN does not allow outside links to pull people off site.

 

[Klaser]

Hey Klaser

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on starting your first grow. You'll find a lot of great knowledge here and advise if you look around, and actually we have a lot of good promotions especially around the holidays.

I noticed you posted those links to icmag in your intro, usually that's not considered kosher on most weed forms to post a link to another weed forum. So you might want to edit those links out.

Anyway, welcome [emoji106]



Where I'm currently growing
Where I'll be Nov 1st

Thanks!

And sorry about that - completely understand.

 

[jingo]

Thanks!

And sorry about that - completely understand.

No harm, just one of those things [emoji269][emoji848][emoji16]




Where I'm currently growing
Where I'll be Nov 1st

 

[EvilScotsman]

hey buddy welcome to afn. awesome wee set up you got there. have you met mr sparkles yet? he does pretty well with a similar set up if your needing any pointers. hes in the micro growers section somewhere. ive also just realised im waiting on a reprimand for posting what i now realise was a bad link earlier today in LS. see, happens to us all lol. hope it all works out for you mate. sounds like youve done your homework so lets get poppin some mini monsters : )