1440 watt project - Cutter strips, Time to build!

Randomblame said:

Okay, I've not read the description so maybe you have to search again. There were a few results for single core wire.
And these T connectors make thing a lot easier. You need only to connect the outer strips directly to the driver and all the other strips can be connected to that line in parallel using these connectors. You need 1 connector per strip and you could literally add as much strips as you want. For each set of 9 strips you would need 8 of them.

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oldbeancounter said:

@Randomblame
Got mine on the way!
Thanks again for great idea...oh they are 18 awg too like you mentioned.

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diggs99 said:

Link me to the 18awgs you found?

All ive found are for 18-22 awg, but reading reviews on those products , claiming 18awg wont fit.

Please link me to the 18awg you found

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diggs99 said:

It has begun

1 fixture is all stripped out and ready for wire.

All the other strips have been taped but arent on frames yet. Im going with the terminal blocks @ChiefRunningPhist linked earlier, ill hide them in project boxes. Thanks for all the help Chief!!

Im baked and exhausted right now, still got 2 tents to water , so will start wiring in the morning.

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diggs99 said:

Here's a pic of the 30 x 3000k 90cri just after being taped.

Another pic with the 90cri and 80 cri already fastened to the frame and awaiting wire.

Tomorrow morning I get started on wiring

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diggs99 said:

All frame parts came from Tnutz

the center rail is the 1020 series....1" x 2"

the outside frame parts are 1" x 1" 10 series

Used the tnut washer and screw combo.


awesome stuff to work with, just drill your holes and slip the tnut in the slot, pop the screw in the hole and tighten it once its placed where you want it.

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diggs99 said:

Here's a pic of the 30 x 3000k 90cri just after being taped.

Another pic with the 90cri and 80 cri already fastened to the frame and awaiting wire
Tomorrow morning I get started on wiring

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diggs99 said:

Here's a pic of the 30 x 3000k 90cri just after being taped.

Another pic with the 90cri and 80 cri already fastened to the frame and awaiting wire.

Tomorrow morning I get started on wiring

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oldbeancounter said:

Thanks
would any strip heatsink work with the center 1020 and the tnut washer and screw combo to adjust?
Of course holes need to be drilled etc.

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diggs99 said:

These strip connectors are frustrating to put it politely, they seem to be hanging by a thread. 5 have fallen off now.

Guess im gonna learn how to solder.

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