Blakhash
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G'damn , that even looks bright on my computer screen... Sheesh
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...All Things Vero...
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robincnn
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Awesome light
I see artic 11 in your equipment but in the light fixture I just see one large heatsink.
Are you powering 2 veros with HLG-185H-C1050B
bizfactory
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Is okay to use only 2 of the 4 mounting holes on a Vero 29? All 4 will be hard to line up with the fins of the heatsink.
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coolbreez1
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I have had a few where I was unable to get all four holes to line up for mounting. It does not seem to have caused any major problems as of yet. It is also one of the reasons I plan to try my next build just using the kaptan tape for mounting, it should take less and effort to mount with the kaptan tape, while at the same time it should increase the re-usability of the heat sinks.
bizfactory
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Ok thats good, have you done just 2 out of 4? I could just drill and tap them but I'm feeling lazy lol
coolbreez1
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I honestly do not recall... I want to say it should not be an issue... But I don't want to be responsible for your build not working out as well as intended. I completely understand about drilling and tapping, its the hardest part of the entire build process in my opinion. As I have been saying around here a lot of late, this is why I plan to use some kapton tape to mount my next build. I am certain you could get away with two screws and then hold the other sides down with kapton...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=kapton tape
Shit the stuff is even way less expensive then screws...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=kapton tape
Shit the stuff is even way less expensive then screws...
bizfactory
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Thanks man, I actually have kapton tape, just prefer the cleaner look of screws. I am so psyched to turn this light on but waiting on drivers from China. My first light was CXB3070s so it's been fun working with the Veros!
jtizzle
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I am thinking of trying something about this size. I had originally thought of going with 3590s but after reading this thread and others like it here on RIU, I've decided that the veros are a better buy. Still trying to figure out exactly were the small cabinet will sit as of yet. I have a nice area in my office that I could commandeer that would be similar to what you have showing here.
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GFS_Nic
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Hi all,
I tested the panel in real situation last night, it's doing great, it stays cool, no noise, no smoke
D)... Note for myself, i really need to find some Kapton tape or some equivalent for it.
Bye
Always look at the pink side of life !
Yep, for the first step of the build but at the end i will plug 4 Vero29 in total to this driver. These Artic 11 are for a future evolution of the panel, i want to add some CXA 3000K @ 700mA, only two at the beginning and later up to 4 of them.
I was not sure at the beginnning but @1050mA, the Vero's run only @ 38.2W, so it stays quite cold. The heatsink stays cool even after a few hours up. The 140mm fan is doing a great job for it.
I tested the panel in real situation last night, it's doing great, it stays cool, no noise, no smoke
D)... Note for myself, i really need to find some Kapton tape or some equivalent for it.Bye
Always look at the pink side of life !
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GFS_Nic
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Hey all,
I have a little doubt, is it possible to mount multiple Vero29 in series ? Do i need some special holders to do that ? My COBs (only two) are mounted in parallel mode, it's probably a bad idea but i didn't knew that yesterday.
Can someone please post a picture of a build in series ?
Thank you in advance.
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I think i found my answer, there are two solders pads on the COB, i was thinking it was something for a monitoring purpose.
Thanks anyway.
I have a little doubt, is it possible to mount multiple Vero29 in series ? Do i need some special holders to do that ? My COBs (only two) are mounted in parallel mode, it's probably a bad idea but i didn't knew that yesterday.
Can someone please post a picture of a build in series ?
Thank you in advance.
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I think i found my answer, there are two solders pads on the COB, i was thinking it was something for a monitoring purpose.
Thanks anyway.
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alesh
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Yes, you can. No special holders required.Hey all,
I have a little doubt, is it possible to mount multiple Vero29 in series ? Do i need some special holders to do that ? My COBs (only two) are mounted in parallel mode, it's probably a bad idea but i didn't knew that yesterday.
Can someone please post a picture of a build in series ?
Thank you in advance.
Parallel connection isn't recommended but shouldn't be an issue in most cases.
GFS_Nic
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Thank you all for your answers. I just bought a energy meter (amp and Watt) to check the real wattage of my test panel. I will try it in parallel mode and then in series mode.
If it's not a problem to go with the parallel mode, i prefer leave it that way, it's more easy to change the layout and setup.
Cheers
If it's not a problem to go with the parallel mode, i prefer leave it that way, it's more easy to change the layout and setup.
Cheers
alesh
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What's your driver? I don't think that you'll be able to run your LEDs in both modes on one driver.
GFS_Nic
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Hi alesh,
If i try the "series" mode, i will plug everything in series. If i choose "parallel" mode (most likely not), i will plug everything in parallel. (hope that will answer your question)
Sorry, i'm not sure i fully understand your question, english isn't my mother language. My driver is a Mean Well HLG-185H-C1050B.
If i try the "series" mode, i will plug everything in series. If i choose "parallel" mode (most likely not), i will plug everything in parallel. (hope that will answer your question)
bizfactory
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Hmm I'm also surprised your light is working now if it is truly in parallel. WIth that driver, you should only be able to do series since it has a constant current ouput. If you were to go parallel then a constant voltage driver with higher amperage would be needed. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but that's how I understand it.
GFS_Nic
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Hi bizfactory,
There are two pico molex cables connected to the output cables of the driver.
That's how it's look like:
There are two pico molex cables connected to the output cables of the driver.
GFS_Nic
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Hi,
Ok, i resolve my mistake, it was indeed a wrong wirering. I am now in "series" mode without any soldering. I dont know why i couldn't see it before, you can use the pico molex EZ mate to make it.
Before:
After:
It's so simple, it's stupid (like me):
Thanks a lot for your help guys. I hope i can give back something to the community some day.
Cheers from Belgium.
Ok, i resolve my mistake, it was indeed a wrong wirering. I am now in "series" mode without any soldering. I dont know why i couldn't see it before, you can use the pico molex EZ mate to make it.
Before:
After:
It's so simple, it's stupid (like me):
Thanks a lot for your help guys. I hope i can give back something to the community some day.
Cheers from Belgium.
robincnn
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Power supply is not matching the load.
HLG-185H-C1050B is for 95v to 190v
This means this power supply is designed to power min 3 vero in series 37*3=111volt or max 5 in series 37*5=185
Note 111 and 185 is within range of 95v to 190v
Any more than 5 in series and any less than 3 in series is out of range for driver specification
Doing 2 is parallel is something I would not recommend.
Can someone more experienced please advise !!!