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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 17, 2014 12:35:58 GMT -5
Finished the refuge tank. It's not super pretty but it will do the job.  |
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 18, 2014 18:07:55 GMT -5
Leak test...looks like we're good!  |
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 20, 2014 19:53:44 GMT -5
Waiting for the silicone to cure is killing me! I'm at a complete stand still and I want to put water in this thing SOOOO badly.
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 23, 2014 11:21:42 GMT -5
Took a road trip yesterday and hit up Rob in Lisbon for an awesome deal on some branch rock. Then drove to Dennis' place in Brunswick for some established water and Chaeto. Last stop was Brian in Woolrich for some rock for my dad and a few more gallons of water. Nice too meet everyone and see some sweet set ups and corals. Here's the branch rock. I just threw it in for now. I have way too much rock right now to even try to do anything but just keep it wet.  Here's the sump in action, I'll be tearing it all down next week when I do the aquascaping so once againI just threw the stuff in there to keep the rock wet and flowing,  |
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 24, 2014 14:09:46 GMT -5
I have all the hardware that I need to build the controller and LED fixture. NOw I just need to start reading so I have the knowledge.  |
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Post by foggman on Feb 24, 2014 14:13:11 GMT -5
I can't wait for that one, I want to make an arduino to control my "value" LEDs
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 24, 2014 14:44:10 GMT -5
I can't wait for that one, I want to make an arduino to control my "value" LEDs I'll keep you posted on the progress. I've never even taken a basic electronics course so I'm flying blind. |
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Post by doverdoug on Feb 24, 2014 20:51:55 GMT -5
Tagging along here, cool build!
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Post by jasonandsarah on Feb 25, 2014 5:24:13 GMT -5
If you don't mind me asking what's the specs on the light going to be? What was the total cost for each build separately?
Thinking about trying to build my own led for my frag tank build. Idk if I could swing the controller?
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 25, 2014 9:41:34 GMT -5
If you don't mind me asking what's the specs on the light going to be? What was the total cost for each build separately? Thinking about trying to build my own led for my frag tank build. Idk if I could swing the controller? I updated the parts list on the first post for you. It's broken down by Tank, Light, Controller. You can buy a light cheaper than you can build one these days. Also keep in mind that my prices are inflated on some things. I'm building this tank so I can upgrade to a larger one down the road. I want to be able to reuse everything I bought so I'm purchasing things that are either too big or upgradable. Just like the LEDs I purchased...you certainly don;t need 70+ LEDs over a ten gallon tank. I could have went with 3 3W LEDs and it would have been fine. Hell, an $11.99 "Super Chip" LED would have done the trick. |
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 25, 2014 9:47:43 GMT -5
Also the power supply is complete overkill but once again I'll be able to utilize it later. Also the 5 drivers...why do you need to control 5 different colors...you don't but I want to be able to. You can build one MUCH cheaper than what I'm doing.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Feb 25, 2014 9:48:13 GMT -5
(Super chip) With the right lens I'm sure it would.
I'm more interested in the controller but I'm very limited in my knowledge of electronics.idk if I could accomplish it.
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 25, 2014 10:45:41 GMT -5
I'm more interested in the controller but I'm very limited in my knowledge of electronics.idk if I could accomplish it. you and me both...I have some programming experience so that piece all makes sense to me. The actual electronics...I'm like a 3 year old trying to learn how to use a fork. |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Feb 25, 2014 10:49:43 GMT -5
I'm more interested in the controller but I'm very limited in my knowledge of electronics.idk if I could accomplish it. you and me both...I have some programming experience so that piece all makes sense to me. The actual electronics...I'm like a 3 year old trying to learn how to use a fork. So true!! |
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Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 26, 2014 18:25:56 GMT -5
Step one...solder the 5 LDD Board. I bought this premade board but the drivers are sold separately so they have to be soldered. Not to shabby for never attempting it.   |
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