dimmer on DYI?

[GQ22]

Anyone know how to connect a dimmer to a DYI setup? I am trying to do the DYI LED fixture on reefcentral, got the dimmable buck pucks, but where does the dimmer control come in? Is it the power source that must have a dimmer or some other attachment that goes into the build?

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Doesn't the dimmable buck pucks come with a pot that you twist and dim? Supposingly, there is a 5K one.
What about the manual? Any link to the manufacturer's website you can search the picture of the pot?

Anyone know how to connect a dimmer to a DYI setup? I am trying to do the DYI LED fixture on reefcentral, got the dimmable buck pucks, but where does the dimmer control come in? Is it the power source that must have a dimmer or some other attachment that goes into the build?

 

[GQ22]

Not sure about pot that twists, havent gotten them yet, this project is quite expensive. spend nearly 1k on supplies. enough to make a 3 fixtures equiv to three halides

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Not sure about pot that twists, havent gotten them yet, this project is quite expensive. spend nearly 1k on supplies. enough to make a 3 fixtures equiv to three halides

How many watts of LEDs and what color you are using? can you list them.

 

[2slo4me]

wingo u sold me an led set up with dimmer not so long ago.... hook this man up.. it was for the moonlights if i remember.

 

[GQ22]

Here is my parts list so far. this alone costed my 885. I also order 3 one foot heat sinks for 88 bucks

- (72)20mm Ripple Wide Carclo 10211 Lens for Cree XR-E Star LEDs
- (12)3023-D-E-1000 Wired 3023-D-E-1000 BuckPuck, 1000mA Output DC Powered
- (2)Arctic Silver Premium ASTA-7G Silver Thermal Epoxy
- (36)Cree XR-E Q5 Star LED CREEXRE-W107
- (36)Cree Royal Blue XR-E Star CREEXRE-RB LED
- (36)Carclo Cree Star Lens 10425 Holder

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

lol

I think I know this kid GQ22 from years back when I was in Brooklyn, if memory serve me right. Of course, I will try to help. But, BUT, dimmer for moonlight is not necessary same as Power LED dimmer. For the buck pucks, there should a 5K pot, unless he did not order the right ones.

I did not test the ones whichout it so I cannot say what to use until I get my hands on one. Hey, you know what, even friends will blame you if something goes wrong. J/K
It is always advisable to be careful in electronics.

wingo u sold me an led set up with dimmer not so long ago.... hook this man up.. it was for the moonlights if i remember.

 

[Widdy]

Here is my parts list so far. this alone costed my 885. I also order 3 one foot heat sinks for 88 bucks

- (72)20mm Ripple Wide Carclo 10211 Lens for Cree XR-E Star LEDs
- (12)3023-D-E-1000 Wired 3023-D-E-1000 BuckPuck, 1000mA Output DC Powered
- (2)Arctic Silver Premium ASTA-7G Silver Thermal Epoxy
- (36)Cree XR-E Q5 Star LED CREEXRE-W107
- (36)Cree Royal Blue XR-E Star CREEXRE-RB LED
- (36)Carclo Cree Star Lens 10425 Holder

3023-D-E-XXXX allows for external dimming but no potentiometer included.
3023-D-E-XXXP is wired with a 5k pot.

Either you keep your existing buckpucks and add a pot to it. Or send them all back and order the version with a pot.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Here is my parts list so far. this alone costed my 885. I also order 3 one foot heat sinks for 88 bucks LOL. like I duno. My fixture metal COST alone range around $100 for a 4' thing If I use stainless steel screws they can add up to $36!!!!! Screws, screw them.

- (72)20mm Ripple Wide Carclo 10211 Lens for Cree XR-E Star LEDs
- (12)3023-D-E-1000 Wired 3023-D-E-1000 BuckPuck, 1000mA Output DC Powered should use 3023-D-E-XXXXP. Are sure you want to run the LEDs at 1000A? You are pushing them to the limit! I did one client with max pushing but the colling of his fixture is not cool and finally burn out the LEDs. After I reset the current to TYPICAL, everything work like a charm.
- (2)Arctic Silver Premium ASTA-7G Silver Thermal Epoxy
I suggest screws rather than thermal epoxy unless have to, due to physical limitations or the project is very small like 3 LEDs
- (36)Cree XR-E Q5 Star LED CREEXRE-W107
so so choice, over priced and BAD COLOR-not made for reef, good for planted tank!!!
- (36)Cree Royal Blue XR-E Star CREEXRE-RB LED
good choice, great color
- (36)Carclo Cree Star Lens 10425 Holder

Good luck and have fun.

 

[fernandokng]

You can get the 1000ma buckpuck, but just dim it down so you're not driving it a full power...

Good luck and have fun.

 

[House of Laughter]

or you can just ask wingo to make it for you :-0

House

 

[GQ22]

Got my supplies, and the below information. Does anyone know where on the below would a potentiometer go to? Would it be somewhere between the battery/power source? Also is there a power source that has a dimmer/potentiometer on it already.

Red (vin +)--------switch-----------(+) battery
black (vin -)-------------------------(-) battery
white (LED +)-------------------------(+) LED
blue (LED - )--------------------------(-) LED
yellow (ref) -----dont need to use
grey (clt) -------dont need to use

 

[emmanuel]

yellow and grey get the pot

 

[GQ22]

update. just returned and ordered the buck pucks with the potentiometer