Samsung F series LT-F564B LED Strip Build

[Tunkers]

Bought myself some bits n bobs to make another light so thought I'd document it here for anyone looking at full spectrum LED options.

As the title suggests, I am using Samsung LT-F564B strips. They're 560mm long but have 144 diodes crammed in each.. I'll be running 4 strips with a Meanwell HLG-240H-48A driver which are all on backorder at digikey so in the meantime I've put together the frame using aluminium extrusion and 3/8" threaded bars.

I don't profess to know alot about this stuff but if there are any questions feel free to ask.

 

[Billygoat]

got a bit of weight to it with the threaded steel bar?

 

[Tunkers]

got a bit of weight to it with the threaded steel bar?

1.9kg all up. Just weighed it for ya lol

 

[Ooodog]

Tunks, could I use the old drivers from old my mars bluple led for a home build?

 

[Tunkers]

Tunks, could I use the old drivers from old my mars bluple led for a home build?

No clue mate. What sort of driver do they have?

 

[Ooodog]

No clue mate. What sort of driver do they have?

I’ll need to get back to you on that. It is currently stored with the rest of the useless shit I have. I’ll let you know

 

[Gazza]

Only useless shit around here is kids and mrs, everything else has a purpose

 

[Gazza]

Aluminum bar could be another option if u really want to get fussy with the weight. Depens on how much of a perfectionist you are Tunks?

 

[Tunkers]

Aluminum bar could be another option if u really want to get fussy with the weight. Depens on how much of a perfectionist you are Tunks?

Not at all lol dodgiest cunt ever. 2kgs is fuck all though

 

[Tunkers]

Lights on its way

 

[Tunkers]

Hooked it up for a test drive

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[Old fox]

Cool Tunkers. What do you reckon this cost you all up with 240 meanwell driver and all parts ??? Alternatively, Qb288 boards can be sourced around $10 each on Amazon, but don't know know how dodgy( or good) those unbranded QB board copies are. The HLG 240 package retails over $500, but they work, and come with a warranty within Aus.

 

[Porky]

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Hooked it up for a test drive ✔

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Why would you use this unproven over priced garbage. You must be a real DC.

 

[Tunkers]

Cool Tunkers. What do you reckon this cost you all up with 240 meanwell driver and all parts ??? Alternatively, Qb288 boards can be sourced around $10 each on Amazon, but don't know know how dodgy( or good) those unbranded QB board copies are. The HLG 240 package retails over $500, but they work, and come with a warranty within Aus.

$315.71 mate

Down to the last nut.

Aluminium channel $20.24
Driver $114.35
Strips $151.04
Steel bar x 2 $6.60
Nuts $8.65
Pipe $6.20
Terminal connectors $4.62
Extension cord $4
Wiring ?

 

[puggle6]

looking to get 8 of these and a 480w driver..

just need to decipher part numbers and shit and make sure I order enough cable and connectors

 

[Tunkers]

looking to get 8 of these and a 480w driver..

just need to decipher part numbers and shit and make sure I order enough cable and connectors

Let me know if you need a hand at all

 

[Old fox]

$315.71 mate

Down to the last nut.

Aluminium channel $20.24
Driver $114.35
Strips $151.04
Steel bar x 2 $6.60
Nuts $8.65
Pipe $6.20
Terminal connectors $4.62
Extension cord $4
Wiring ?

Thanks. Seems fair price. + Satisfaction of dyi job.

 

[Sedge]

How much draw I’ll it use ?

 

[Old fox]

How much draw I’ll it use ?

Max 240 watts at wall socket. Based on 240 spec Meanwell driver.

 

[Tunkers]

How much draw I’ll it use ?

Max 240 watts at wall socket. Based on 240 spec Meanwell driver.

The 480w was pulling 513w at the wall but haven't thrown the meter on this one yet. Gotta take it over to grow room and hang it yet. I'm guessing it'll be 260w at most