hlem May 19, 2012 May 19, 2012 I just did a DIY LED moonlight built for my tank. It's working a lot better than I thought. Specs: 5-1W LED driven at ~300-330mA. Dimension: ~6.25x1.7 Super slim. Runs warm to the touch. But if it's attached to any metal fixture, it's stays cool. (i lay it on the side of a computer case, it's stays cool, metal at room temp cool) All under $25. I'm going to use it as moonlight for my tank since it's ~30in deep. But this light can easily be use for lighting nano tanks. Here's some pics.
Rosco's Reefs May 19, 2012 May 19, 2012 really cool! Please share with us the parts list and where you got everything. THX
hlem May 19, 2012 Author May 19, 2012 Here is a list of the parts and link to the ebay. LED $11 Driver $7 LED heat sink PCB $5 cables and misc are at lowes and homedepots ~$5 of course you'll need all the soldering tools and stuff.
zygote2k May 24, 2012 May 24, 2012 way too bright to be anywhere close to moonlight. if you use a single 1/2w white it will be a fairer representation.
hlem May 25, 2012 Author May 25, 2012 way too bright to be anywhere close to moonlight. if you use a single 1/2w white it will be a fairer representation. Yep, you're right, it is a little bright for moonlight. I'm going to try to run 2 lines at half the current amp, it should be a lot dimmer that way. i also did mention it can be use as a main source or nano tanks. Nice DIY hlem. Thanks for sharing the links. no problem. it also took almost a whole month to get the order in too.. so if anyone is interested, order 1 month before you need it
hbh May 25, 2012 May 25, 2012 Looks pretty easy. Maybe easy enough for a non-DYI to do? Sounds odd but this seems like it would be fun to do at a meeting as a mini seminar...
BowieReefer84 May 25, 2012 May 25, 2012 If it is too bright scuff up some scrap acrylic on both sides for it to shine through. It may dim it down some? Either way cool project for not much money. Thank for sharing.
hlem May 25, 2012 Author May 25, 2012 Looks pretty easy. Maybe easy enough for a non-DYI to do? Sounds odd but this seems like it would be fun to do at a meeting as a mini seminar... its a little easier to do then the standard star LED. but wouldnt say it's easy enough for non-DIY'er. you'll still need some experience and good understanding of LEDs and electrical stuff.
Coral Hind May 25, 2012 May 25, 2012 Maybe you could detail it out in a step by step to make it easier for the first timers.
wogga May 25, 2012 May 25, 2012 Maybe you could detail it out in a step by step to make it easier for the first timers. Second! That would be awesome. I'd read it, for sure. -Colin
hlem May 25, 2012 Author May 25, 2012 Maybe you could detail it out in a step by step to make it easier for the first timers. I'll see what i can do...
hlem May 25, 2012 Author May 25, 2012 Rob has a pinned link here: LED Q/A I'll post up a "LED for Dummy" kind of thread soon.
hlem May 25, 2012 Author May 25, 2012 Here you go Hope it makes sense and helpful. http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/50127-led-for-dummy/
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