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02/20/2014, 01:08 PM | #2501 |
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Also can I buy a power supply that is too big? Meaning overkill for my project but allows me to expand later so I save money in the long run.
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02/20/2014, 01:12 PM | #2502 | |
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Or if you want a higher wattage one for future expansion, you can do that, as well. HLG come in 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 185, 240, and 320 watt versions. The 'A' at the end of the name denotes that it is voltage adjustable and IP65 rated, if you get the 'blank' style (so it would be HLG-40H-48) then it is IP67 rated but not adjustable. |
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02/24/2014, 01:27 PM | #2504 |
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Anyone have a good link on wiring the Arduino, LEDs, drivers and power supply. I've done a ton of reading but I'm like a 5 year old and need some visuals.
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02/24/2014, 01:54 PM | #2505 | |
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Well Finally Got Round To Having a Go at Soldering SMD eeekkkkk
Just One i assume i can test the 10k resistor is good ? If so How please a couple of Pics and A Big Thanks For the board Design Had 7 Boards Soldered all the SMD up seam to get easy as i went along Need more Socket things lol i manage to cut 2 many pins of the first one But thought i would share thanks again |
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[QUOTE=Pokahpolice;22475359]No offense taken. Only way to learn is to jump in. It would have been cheaper to just buy a LED fixture but I went this route so I could learn this stuff. I bought the "Arduino's for Dummies" and have been reading everything I can find which is helping but my problem is that I'm a very visual learner
You sound exactly like me my friend. You describe me to a T. I really taught myself by reading/following guys postings and then Google to figure what the heck they were talking about.lol. Its been over a year and I'm still googleing away. The good part, is if something goes haywire or you want to add or subtract things, you the builder know right where to look. Good luck and keep asking questions that you think you might already know the answer,...or not, there are a lot of guys that will help. |
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They look good and the LDD's go over them. What are you driving with the 5up's?---Rick
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Still Planning that bit Rick lol
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02/25/2014, 06:32 PM | #2511 |
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Found this sketch...can someone take a look and tell me if it's what I'm looking for? I want to start getting my hand dirty and playing with the build but don;t want to fry anything in the process. Thanks!
https://donnie.co/aquarium/arduino-ldd.png |
02/25/2014, 07:26 PM | #2512 | |
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That looks correct except for the 5V line between the Arduino and the breadboard. Omit that wire, there's no need for it. Your arduino will need it's own power source. A 7- 12V "walwart" style supply should do the trick. Just make sure to connect a negative lead between the arduino and the 48V supply and everything should work fine. |
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02/26/2014, 03:46 AM | #2513 | |
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02/26/2014, 05:41 AM | #2514 | |
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Please correct me if I'm wrong but the resistor can be anywhere in the circuit, correct? |
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02/26/2014, 05:47 AM | #2515 |
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The pull down resistor need to link from the PWM to the ground. I suppose it could be anywhere as long as its connected in that way.
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02/26/2014, 06:19 AM | #2516 |
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Still should have a RTC and some sort of shield for on/off times and to set intensities via the pwm controlled by arduino. Look into heatsinks, and cooling fans which can also be arduino controlled. Kind of like,... which came first,...the chicken or the egg. I think you first need to zero in on what kind of led's your planning on using and how many, and that decision is based on what will work for your setup,ie... size, depth(optics or not), what type of corals you want in the tank ect, ect., then it becomes easier to figure the first part of the questions. Remember when you get answers to your questions, google the parts you don't understand, and if still,...no go, reask the new parts you don't understand. Its all a learning curve Did you look at that Jarduino manual. Even if your not interested in a Jarduino controller the picture has a line drawing that might help you understand what hooks to what. Also check the Jarduino's builder's build page, just reading it(its explained for beginner diy'ers to follow) might shed some light for you . good luck ---Rick
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02/26/2014, 06:50 AM | #2517 |
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Totally agree the Jarduino Manual (thanks to Jamie) is a vital source of info. Most arduino reef controllers use more or less the same hardware and method of connecting them together.
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Arduino Mega 2560 LCD Touch Screen w/ sheild about 70+ 1w star base LEDs specs all just about the same except the obvious color specs Forward voltage: 3.2-3.8V Forward current: 350mA Wave Length: 460-470nm View degree: 120 degree Luminous: 20-30LM 5 LDD 1000H driver (bought then decided they were wrong) 5 LDD 350H driver LDD-5 Driver board linked here - http://coralux.net/?wpsc-product=ldd-5-driver-board Mean Well 48V 40W Single Output Switching Power Supply P/N: HLG-40H-48B Now the board I bought has a 10K resistor built in to each circuit so I don't need to add one, correct? |
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02/26/2014, 10:15 AM | #2521 | |
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Yes, I actually printed it out and have referenced it a bunch but I have to say that the Jarduino build is pretty high level. For a guy just starting it's very hard to look at the drawings and understand what's what. I read about half the 'dummies' book last night and that is by far been my best friend so far. Figured I'd keep reading and asking questions until I can understand what I'm looking at in the Jarduino manual. |
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02/26/2014, 10:19 AM | #2522 |
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I feel like I completely highjacked this thread but with 100 page thread I'm not sure I'm not the first.
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02/26/2014, 10:54 AM | #2525 |
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This is the kit I got.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300892620921...84.m1497.l2649 I also bought a 24" extension for the screen so I can utilize all the pins. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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