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http://bildr.org/2011/02/74hc595/ shows the code to hit individual pins but it does increment but it could be random as in mi-gran inducing lightning.
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03/10/2012, 09:44 PM | #528 |
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Hi i need to change me led little add diffrent color i don't like curent look i need to add some 45k , 10k whites and maibe 12 uv tu maik pop tu me 90g Tank also i using meanwell 60-48p driver 2 strings in each driver 12 led in each string , controlling i use Typhone arudio controller i have sunset-sunrise is full upgradeble conttroller vith new scheme here is link tu it http://www.boostled.com/collections/...controller-kit.
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03/10/2012, 09:49 PM | #529 |
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but n-channel mosfet can be used to shield the second circuit. you will just have to have one on every pin you can get http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...2-5-ND/2035503 1 amp drain to scorce
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03/10/2012, 09:57 PM | #530 |
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I never have things like that just old computers and stacks of wood but then i build cabinets and hobby computers now Salt Water . That is a very cool Light what are you going to use for a splash shield? Is it in a canopy? |
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It's been so long since I actually tested the dimmer circuit current, I need to test that again tomorrow lol
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03/10/2012, 10:05 PM | #532 |
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I may do that but i have a Apex controller already i just like to DIY and maybe save some money maybe That is a very a nice controller if your handy i believe that the Typhon is a DIY project that is here on Reef Central you can get the plans for it. dread240 is talking about a Arduino controller build out and a redundant backup of critical things sounds like a good idea and fun too. Last edited by Jamesjkl; 03/10/2012 at 10:12 PM. Reason: to make more sence |
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You caught onto the transformers and bridge rectifier didn't you :-P
It's not just backup... think of the effects of a varying frequency DC square wave and how that would work once put through a transformer :evil: .... not just fun for ecotech owners
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03/10/2012, 10:22 PM | #534 |
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That will be cool wave box? or random flow with pumps not 500$ ?
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random flow with low budget shaded pole inductive pumps :-P
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03/10/2012, 10:38 PM | #538 |
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have you picked out the pump you are going to use? that sounds like it will be a big money saver and make you popular here :-) water proof?
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I've already got 3 hydor koralia's which will be put to use. It's still a ways off on that though considering I haven't even finished the dimmer setup first. Just been really busy.
I can't take full credit for that idea though, when I was training at our factory the training engineer showed me that working as that's how they build their variable rpm inverter generators :-P All I'm building is a lightweight tiny VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), so you'd just plug an existing pump into it and vary anywhere from 15-60hz instead of the fixed 60hz from the utility company. Could possibly go past 60hz depending on the pump for more output and higher rotational speeds too
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now i know what my next purchase will be. programmable for random flow?
how about a bigger version for a closed loop with reef flow or next gen? same thing right how much power does it use to vary? efficiency ? You make me think to hard now i have to google more and get out 30 year old school books and read. |
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scaling up would just require larger transformers/mosfets/triacs to make it work. The koralia's are very low power circulation pumps, so I don't need anything too bulky for them, but the circuit design would be identical between the two. You would just need larger CPT's to make it work.
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03/11/2012, 11:11 AM | #542 |
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For have many led i run i should need burn me tank up and in me i think is dim in 100 % i need new battery tu see if i getting in of amps to each string i cone maybe take down the light and re-solder and spread difrent way.
Tank 48x24x18 - right now i have 52 RB, 52 B , 47 white 18k 3 red , 3 green run and is look dim way dim fore that many led if any one from Baltimore cont help have par meter come overe me doors is olways open and help out i hate to lose everything bikoz off this switch . |
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sorry here is pics
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Well I was supposed to go do another fixture on Tuesday but he has a bass club meeting. I can bring over some goodies to test out what you have going on anytime after say 5pm
and I do have a par meter as well too so we can play with the intensity of the fixture too
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Thats sounds good i should be home from work that time i cone test now the amps coming tu each string .Thanks for the help.
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Bleak, where did you get the aluminum channels from?
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There is aluminium shop her in Baltimore i pay i think like70$ for it and they cut it for me i buy 16 ft unit and they cut iit tu 48x3 in.
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