Diy led strips: The way of doing it

[jerome]

hi guys had a few pms regardin the led light that i had
since i making a new set for a friend
might as well post here to share with you all.
DIY might sound like tough work but it pretty simple


Here how



cheap and simply way.

The LED strip i'm using
SMD 5050 model, the brighter version of 3528
780-900 Lumens/Meter
IP65. waterproof


The adaptor
simply simple


since leds strip optimum working temp -20 to 50°.
I tested out overheating will cause the silcon waterproofing to turn yellowish
so a cheap and simple heatsink




Connect up everything...Boom!!
just kidding


How to mount?simple


And the finishing


simple cheap and long lasting.
might be brighter abit if i wash up the top glass cover.but too heavy and lazy .

simple and easy
just to share

Jerome

[Shadow]

How you connect it to the heat sink? Does the strip come with adhesive?

[jerome]

yup, it come with a 3M double side tape.

[dc88]

Thanks for sharing. Very creative & simple !!!

Are the heatsink made from aluminium curtain rail ?
Do you just stick the LED strip on using its original double side tape or did you apply thermal adhesive ?

[cdckjn]

where you buy this LED strip?

[eddy planer]

LED strip can easily buy in Sim Lim Tower at either basement and 4th floor. However, our innovator bro jerome maybe he buys else where perhaps even cheaper!

I 'm camping here!

[dc88]

Thanks.
For the wiring do you just connect the 2 wires red and black to the power supply outpit 2 wires?
What if I use 2 or 3 strips how to wire them?

[14litre]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing, Jerome.

Btw, do you happen to know how to diy a remote controlled led tea light, something like the one here:
http://www.submersibleledlights.com/...led-lights.php

I am trying to diy a cave/tunnel with an inbuilt light. this is meant for my mini crayfish to hide.
the light is for me to on/off as and when I wanted to.

Or is it easier to buy it off the rack? do you happened to see this at SLT also?

Thanks.

[jerome]

i have no idea,
i think hydor have a small submersible light, not very sure

[14litre]

i have no idea,
i think hydor have a small submersible light, not very sure

not a problem. thanks bro.

[jerome]

hi dc88
you can connect them straight to 1 adaptor
here a pic

[tawauboy]

yup, it come with a 3M double side tape.

any idea whether it is thermally conductive?

[aquarox]

nope it is not thermal conductive. if you want, you should get a thermal paste.

[jamesneo]

What is the rating of thr adaptor? DC voltage and current output to drive the two strips of LEDs in parallel?
What is the color temperature? Suitable for planted tank?

I think the leds are used commonly for cars decoration.

[tawauboy]

nope it is not thermal conductive. if you want, you should get a thermal paste.

then the heatsink (aluminium rail) is not much of use.

[jamesneo]

Found this from DX. Think quite similar. About S$17.50 per strip.
Color temperature of 6000K is suitable for planted tank as well.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5050-18...-42722?item=40



Thinking of using notebook adaptor to drive 2 or 3 strips of these leds. What do you think?
Notebook adaptor specs.
DC 18V, 3.5A

Can? Will kazboom? (Burn the Leds)?

[seudzar]

Found this from DX. Think quite similar. About S$17.50 per strip.
Color temperature of 6000K is suitable for planted tank as well.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5050-18...-42722?item=40



Thinking of using notebook adaptor to drive 2 or 3 strips of these leds. What do you think?
Notebook adaptor specs.
DC 18V, 3.5A

Can? Will kazboom? (Burn the Leds)?

If the LED strip is rated at 12VDC and you applied 18VDC, you will toast your LED strip.

The LED is rated at 18W, so at 12VDC, your power supply current output should be at least 2A. You need to buffer at least 25% more current from your power supply.

Also for those who prefer to get LED strip roll from Sim Lim tower, remember when you cut the LED strip to custom length, you need to solder the positive end (+12VDC) to the 12V marking and solder the zero volt (0V) to all the RGB marking. If you only solder R, G or B, you will only have one LED light up from the strip (there are 3 LEDs in each LED unit on the strip)

[jerome]

something wrong with my post, keep getting deleted.
any reason why?

hi tawauboy

the aluminium does help to a certain extent. when u touch it, it is definitely warm.even without thermal paste there is still heat transfer.
previously i was using just aluminium trunking and within 1 month the led turned yellowish due to overheat

hi cdckjn and edddy

i got mine through a uni friend in hk for a blue note a reel(5m).

the spec is 12vDC and every meter is about 1.1A
i used a multimeter to measure is about ~1A
im running 2 row of 1meter with a 3A adaptor


just receive my RGB leds , i will set up and probably update with pics tomorrow or sunday

Jerome

[jerome]

hi seudar

from what i read, the smd5050 is rated at 14.4W
maybe we looking at different model

http://www.ledii.com/pdf/5050smd%206...n%20series.pdf

[seudzar]

hi seudar

from what i read, the smd5050 is rated at 14.4W
maybe we looking at different model

http://www.ledii.com/pdf/5050smd%206...n%20series.pdf

Hi jerome, I was refering to jamesneo posting as he posted a link there where you can actually see the rating when you click it.