Hi!
THIS is exactly what I'd like to know...where is the latest synopsis/summary of what to buy NOW (March/201
to cover a 4'x4' (or possibly a 4'x3') flower cabinet build. I was looking at getting 30-40 meters of Samsung LM561C (3500k) flexible strips to hook-up, as I've seen them work very well in a build VERY similar to mine, but again, the choices are pretty confusing to a newb who was about to pull the trigger on a 600W HPS @ this time last week. Help, PLEASE! Friends don't let friends buy HIDs!
Are there any suggestions as to what would be the best approach to lighting my flower cabinet? I've been on the LED crash-course for a few days now, and while I've learned a lot, the nuances of the best voltages, models, etc. are still a bit beyond my scope...but I follow directions well! So specific info on WHAT to buy, either boards or tape strips, potentiometer, light meter, and best HLG driver (CC/CV), WHERE to buy, and HOW to wire it up (Series, Parallel, or combo of Series/Parallel) WOULD BE INCREDIBLY AWESOME AND WELCOME INFO! While I would LIKE to get the most efficient and up-to-date setup I can (without paying crazy-money on slight gains in efficiency), ANYTHING LED with the Samsung LM561C is going to beat the snot out of a HID...so I will keep my options open, and am a clean slate!
I certainly intend upon reading through this entire thread very soon, but I need to get going on getting some lighting ordered for my setup.
I'll upload a pic of another guy's DIY light setup from another board/magazine, to give you a better idea of what I'm thinking about. Please remember, this is NOT my light, but one I'm fashioning my DIY on presently, until you gurus tell me differently.
Thanks a lot for any info, and thanks for a great thread for LED newbs like myself to chew on.