Lighting Planning for a DIY COB build

[Raoul Duke]

Never a problem, There are two Angelina reflectors. One with tabs and one without. I bet you got the ones without and since you did the only option is to use something adhesive, tape or glue.

Damn... I must have, because I honestly don't see an easy way to mount these, holes don't line up. You have any reflectors in stock? I'd hate to order just reflectors though, especially to Canada.

 

[BigSm0]

I can send some but I would use some clear tape. Let me check on shipping for you.

 

[Raoul Duke]

I can send some but I would use some clear tape. Let me check on shipping for you.

I did just pick up some plastic epoxy for the mono lenses, I guess I could just use that. Or tape I suppose.

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[Raoul Duke]

This is what I got.

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[Raoul Duke]

Little update. Decided to make a full scale diagram so I could visualize the design better. I've also settled on some 1 inch square aluminum tubing. I was throwing around the idea of using tee bars like the 80/20 extrusions but it's too difficult to roundup the extrusion and tee bar parts. To join the frame, I'm going to take a stab at brazing and maybe I'll show a video of that process as well.

Here's the full scale diagram so far.

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[BigSm0]

80/20 is hard to get and pretty expensive but it’s a wonderful product. Either way the cobs are really the important part.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Some more diagrams while I plan the build. Should start building soon.

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[Z_Burp]

Some more diagrams while I plan the build. Should start building soon.

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What’s the StormX in the diagram?

 

[Raoul Duke]

What’s the StormX in the diagram?

It's a PWM controller with multiple channels, so I can dim or turn off different channels of LEDs. You can program a whole bunch of stuff with it too, like simulating a sunrise or sunset for example. RapidLED has some good info on it. It's similar to the bluefish controller without the wifi.

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[Z_Burp]

It's a PWM controller with multiple channels, so I can dim or turn off different channels of LEDs. You can program a whole bunch of stuff with it too, like simulating a sunrise or sunset for example. RapidLED has some good info on it. It's similar to the bluefish controller without the wifi.

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That sounds really neat! You’re not helping my DIY COB addiction with all those cool toys.