Bubblin
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The sun is dying in our solar system. He was hired to replace it with cobs.
Cutter Electronics: Complete DIY COB kits
- Thread starter Growmau5
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Hybridway
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I want lights in my room to mimic the sun at high noon w/ added red & blue.
Why people thought any Burple light would outperform one that mimics the sun, is beyond me.
That's that NASA study BS with the backing of Apache that got that ball rolling. And buy did it roll n roll, causing led users to lose millions in yield.
GrowMau5 is my DIY hero!
Not afraid to admit it!
Whatever he's up to, his lights are the bomb!
Wonder if the Canopy will ever be marketed. He could kill it.
Airwalker16
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5 days
welight
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most folks are actually getting parts in 2-3 days, but may depend if your metro or rural
Cheers
Mark
verticalgrow
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welight
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Our testing shows ZPE has better eff% than Meanwell at 230Vac, in 400 watt we have both 1400ma and 1050 ma in stockCutter dont have any MeanWell driver,
try mouser or PLC.
VG
Cheers
Mark
kaydeezee
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Hi I'm new to the world if l.e.d. grow lights and recently purchased some cheap marsdydro to see what it's all about. I really like this technology so I decided to research further.HelloI'm growmau5. I contacted Mark over at www.cutter.com.au a few weeks ago to ask if he could package together some high quality components and offer us a 1-click solution to ordering the parts necessary to assembly the single most popular configuration for most growers here: Four of Cree's flagship 3590s @ 1400ma.
As a paid supporter and sponsor of RIU, Mark was happy to help us out. He mentioned that he had been thinking about doing this for some time and that he would fast track the only missing component from his site: the Heatsinks.
A lot of us have been using extruded bar heatsinks with great success for sometime now. And I am sure many of you will continue to enjoy the process of measuring, marking, drilling and tapping these type of heatsinks for your custom COB setup.
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In my estimation, the heatsink machining and preparation process is the most intimidating part of a DIY COB build for most beginners, accounting for 60-70% of the time it takes to complete a build. To streamline and make this process easier for all of us, the guys at Cutter really went out above and beyond to source a Passive Anodized Pin heatsink for us :with a thermal resistance of 1.07 C/w. The increased heat emissivity of this design allows for smaller, lighter, more efficient thermal management at a comparable price.
OH, and did I mention they come pre-drilled and tapped for popular COB models including the Cree CXB3590!
If you are interested in learning more about this kit, follow this link directly to the kit page: http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut2900
Here is what is included:
4 pcs Cree CXB3590, top bins only
4 pcs Ideal 50-2303CR CXB Holder
4 pcs Ideal 50-2300AN Adapter for the Ledil ANGELINA
4 pcs Ledil Angelina 90 Degree reflector
4 pcs Graphite Thermal pad(TIM) 1 side adhesive for simple assembly on the COB
1 pc LGSU-1400D, Dimmable driver allows the COBS to be run at just under 50 watts, the sweet spot of wall plate efficiency
1 pc 0-10V dimmer compatiable with the LGSU Driver
4 Passive Pin fin Coolers suitable for the 50 watt drive( based on eff% calculations), predrilled and tapped for the Ideal Holder and adapter( you will only need a screw driver not a drill press)
16 pcs M3 6mm screws for the Holders
16 pcs M3.5 12mm Screws for mounting to side rails
The kit is called the MAU5 : IV so that it is easy to find & so that newer hobbiests know they are ordering the same components I showcase on my YouTube Channel. I will also be offering installation support and instructional videos on wiring, assembly, & configurations.
Additionally, these heatsinks and Cutter Kits will be the foundation of a new series of videos that I am producing called: the
Community OpenSource DIY LED grow light
the goals of the series are :
-to cooperatively design and build a completely modular, adjustable, infinitely configurable system with standard components .
-affordability, global accessibility, high performance
-applicable to anyone from the closet grower to the warehouse grower.
-ease of assembly and use.
To complete the project I will be creating all of my files in a collaborative affordable software called: Autodesk Fusion 360 (free 30 day trial, $40/mo license). Publishing will go directly to my profile over at GRAB CAD, a free website were anyone can download files and send them to a local shop for fabrication.
I will also be assisting our community by reaching out to fabricators that will cut out parts and ship anywhere in the world. Places like Big Blue Saw can take one of these files , produce the part and ship to your doorstep for less than you might think. (more on that later).
In the meantime, I will be designing and fabricating prototypes that will hold the heatsink, allow for modularity, and allow flexibility for mounting other components like reds and UVs.
One note to USA buyers, the bold typeface prices on Cutter.com are in Australian dollars, US dollar conversions are listed below that.
The RIU discount code: CUTANDROLL will work for this kit!!!
Pre-orders are going on now (mid-march) for April 2016 availability.
Cheers
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came across the mau5 cob kits and I must say I am very happy indeed. 1 question if you could ablige me. Advised only how many plants could I grow to there most potential in terms of watts per foot????? Just want to know if this kit could rival a standard 400 hps for penetrative capability???? Thanks your a legend.
verticalgrow
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Fastslappy
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You do know that they ( Cutter) are on the other side of the planet they're asleep atm
Fastslappy
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no i'm in the us
I got cobs in 3 days 35$ shipping that was no sinks or heavy items
I've made like 5+ orders so far
I got cobs in 3 days 35$ shipping that was no sinks or heavy items
I've made like 5+ orders so far
kaydeezee
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Kinda sucks AGAIN being British.lol having to wait for new technology to be accessible to the uk market with out having to ship across seas.I know it's new tech and mist of these company's are barely 5/10yrs old but I would love to walk in to my local grow shop without a care in the world and buy what I like when I like!! Must be great being American and a weed head these days.lolol
Fastslappy
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it's gettin better for sure ,most of the Cree COB growlight companies are actually a year or less .
the kit is the way to go , even if u just get the cobs/rails & get the sinks / drivers in the EU as the weight issue
the kit is the way to go , even if u just get the cobs/rails & get the sinks / drivers in the EU as the weight issue
kaydeezee
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Yea I think you are right. I can buy the mean well 185/700a for £45 and the heatsinks are every where and not expensive. The only thing would be the aluminium/rails??? Mounting has to be done perfect for max coverage.
Do you think it matters if yu have a few diffrent led lights Al at slightly diffrent hight? So basically if 1 log is stronger than the other it could go a little closer to match up with intensity?
Do you think it matters if yu have a few diffrent led lights Al at slightly diffrent hight? So basically if 1 log is stronger than the other it could go a little closer to match up with intensity?
Zulunature
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New Heat Sinks arrived yet mark?
CobKits
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lol i can tell youve never been in an american grow shop