Stevenn420 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Hello, as promised I am going to attempt a build thread for my strip light as I go. I will try my best to include everything I can..if you see any improvements to be made etc just shout it out, always open to ideas. Tools: - File - Combi drill - Tape measure - Metal drill bit matching size of your nuts and bolts (I'm using 9mm bit) - Wire cutters - Small screwdriver - Cable ties - duct tape (who doesn't need duct tape) Parts : -Bridgelux strips - £45 BXEB - L0280Z - 35E1000- C - B3 ( Item code) - Meanwell driver XLG - 240 - H - AB - £41.58 - U channel 25mm 16 x 400mm lengths - Unequeal angle 25mm 2 x 1000mm lengths (£52 for the framework and heatsink delivered with cutting, can't complain) - 5 way wagos (25 pack) - £11.95 - 18 awg red and black solid core (2.5m length of each) - £6.50 - Thermal double sided tape - £8.99 - L20 3 pin pole connector (2 pack) - £5.99 - Nuts, bolts - £4.99 - Potentiometer - Free £180 in total roughly Edited November 23, 2020 by Stevenn420 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 First of all I went around the edges of the frame and U channel with a file to remove any Sharpe edges. Then I set out the initial shape of the light starting with the 2 x lengths of unequal angle and 2 x lengths of " U channel" to create a rectangle. I used small clamps to keep the frame in place while I drilled holes for the nuts and bolts. Done this for each of the corners. Now the initial shape is done I can focus on adding all the U channel lengths onto the frame, making sure the gaps between each one is identical. Luckily there is plenty of calculators on Google to work this out very quickly. (Ps that's all for tonight my drill bit is so blunt it won't even go through the aluminium, will crack on tomorrow when I get a replacement) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Quick update: Managed to get a replacement drill bit and have been carrying on drilling holes in the U channel and attaching it to the frame. (I would try find something that's the same size of the gaps between U channel as it keeps them steady and saves so much time for spacing) I also had 4 of these lying around so 4 U channels in from each side I added these instead of nuts and bolts as this is where I will hang the fixture from. See pics below Last piece of U channel to add to the frame before I can start adding strips. I will be drilling more holes for the wires I'm just not sure which way they will go yet. That's all for tonight haven't had much time and grafts got me knackered. Thanks for looking Edited November 24, 2020 by Stevenn420 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Nice one mate, good luck with the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 So after finishing the frame, it was now time to add the strips. I was going to screw these down also but the tape was very strong so we will see.  I needed 3.8mm gap on each side of the LED module to make sure they were centered. (Cut a bit of card at 3.8cm to wedge in place, sped things up a lot). Now all the strips have been added I need to figure a way out to do the wiring. @diyleduk hello mate, said to tag you when I was ready as you have some images similar to the wiring I'm doing or something? Thanks for looking all. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenroll Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Looking good, nice clean build so far. Toke... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenroll Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) @Stevenn420 wiring diagram here DIY LED Strip Build Designs for Samsung H-Series, F-Series, Q-Series, and Bridgelux EB Gen.2 - LED Gardener grab the link before the mods remove it lol. Edited November 25, 2020 by tokenroll 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks @tokenroll so DIYled mentioned something about 2 groups of 8 run at 40v so 2S8P I think, although not too sure what that exactly means would this diagram give me the 2 groups of 8 at 40v? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenroll Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) that should do the trick fine. Don't make mounting holes etc for the wiring until you have done a test run. Edited November 25, 2020 by tokenroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 @tokenroll spot on mate , thanks for the help. One thing though I won't be able to test until I find a plug to connect to the driver. Can this just be any household plug? Just have a toaster I could use the plug off. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Fuck.. does the wiring not come back out the clips on the LED strips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Right the wires do come back out just need a bit force...sometimes I am so stupid why on earth did I think 2.5m of cable would have been enough used it all already. Anyways I believe I am getting on okay so far with the wiring. I've tried to take the photo best as I can with the wiring spaced out for people to see encase it is wrong. Using the wago from the driver which is connected to the negative ( - ) I attached the first 8 strips to all of the negatives ( - ) using 3 other wago clips. Then I returned back the the first wago that is connected to the driver and ran a wire to start the next set of 8 strips where I will connect all of the negatives ( - ) again. I think this is correct. I hope you can understand what I've explained so far and see on the image. Thanks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenroll Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 looks correct m8. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenn420 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Right, anyone know where I can get RED and BLACK 18awg solid core wire, can find stranded but not solid core in those colours or is there an alternative I can use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Mix Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Maybe try cpc farnell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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