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Post by jmerr86 on Mar 2, 2014 15:07:09 GMT -5
Found these the other night thought about getting some for in wall tank of mine thats being lit by t5s at the moment and due to its sealed design gets quite warm in the summer would save on over heating along with all the other benefits just wondering if anyone has used theas. m.aliexpress.com/item/1593196717.html# |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 2, 2014 16:30:11 GMT -5
For 30$ more you could just get the lights already built?
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Post by jmerr86 on Mar 2, 2014 17:54:08 GMT -5
Yes true but this is a great start to the hole universal remote idea I would like to build towards not only that but their are some other colors I would like to add in that this set up would allow me to add in I also am leaning towards trying the idea of a sun rise tank were the colors mimic the sun rise to sun set east to west style just because I think it would be cool
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 2, 2014 18:08:26 GMT -5
I can't get the link to work for some reason.
What are the specs on the LEDs? I'm in the middle of a build doing exactly what your talking about. What is your plan on controlling them?
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Post by jmerr86 on Mar 2, 2014 18:25:49 GMT -5
An arduino to control them and the leds come in all different color packs an d sizes
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 2, 2014 20:18:25 GMT -5
I'm doing an Arduino build as well. What drivers are you looking at? LDDs?
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Post by jmerr86 on Mar 2, 2014 22:26:16 GMT -5
the link had package deal drivers and all -arduino
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 3, 2014 8:23:08 GMT -5
Really...I can't get that to open for some reason. Come with a power supply as well?
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 3, 2014 8:50:54 GMT -5
Took a picture of the site for you so you could see what's in the package. Attachments:
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Post by gotareef on Mar 3, 2014 9:10:09 GMT -5
problem with ordering from aliexpress is you need to show copies of your wholesale and retail cert to order from them.....
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 3, 2014 10:48:37 GMT -5
Really??I thought they took PayPal??
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Post by gotareef on Mar 3, 2014 15:38:46 GMT -5
yes but the way the china sites like this work you sign up then try to make an order then 3 days later you get a message that the order is canceled until you fax them your business info copy of credit card with your name matching the name of the account..... it is a pain
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Post by BriMc on Mar 3, 2014 15:53:34 GMT -5
I use alibaba which is the parent company of aliexpress once in a while, and yes Gotareef is correct. Another thing you need to be aware of is 30% of the advertisers on these sites are scam artists. I am in escrow arbitration with three companies at this time for sending fake parts. If you have the option use escrow use it, it costs a bit more but you have a chance of recouping your money.
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Post by jmerr86 on Mar 3, 2014 22:04:48 GMT -5
Didn't know about the dealer's thing i was going to try to order right through the whosaler future led's i think is the manufacturer if not though ill take the advice and look elase were.
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Post by gotareef on Mar 4, 2014 9:13:57 GMT -5
you may be able to get around the "dealers" part of it, but you would have to download trade messenger
but as mentioned there are 5 scammer's for every real business on these sites
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