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Iowa City DIY LED Lighting meeting Oct 13

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by MakersLED, Sep 18, 2013.

  1. Sep 18, 2013 #1
    MakersLED

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    I want to say thanks to Kyle Potter and the guys around IA City for lining up the upcoming DIY meeting.


    I am recently back from MACNA 2013, and looking forward to being part of this meeting!





    If you want to see what DIY LED lighting has to offer or just curious


    what makes your commercial fixtures work, then I suggest to come to this meeting.





    If you are interested in making an LED light, then this meeting is especially for you.


    We are going to run through the basic components, simplify the necessary parts and numbers, and demonstrate what LEDs are capable of doing for you.





    If you have components and questions, feel free to bring them with.





    I am going to bring a new MakersLED product we previewed at MACNA. A driver capable of driving 75 3W LEDs along with 5 channels of control.





    To help promote club membership, MakersLED is offering paying GIRS members with DIY Meeting pricing on MakersLED products:





    MakersLED heatsink kits at $38/ft (6",12",18",24",36",48",60" lengths available)


    2 channel MakersDRIVER at $49 (specify two 1000mA,or two 700mA, or one of each)(as available)


    MakersCONTROLLER $38


    hanging kits at $12 each





    ration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">More information about MakersLED products can be found at www.makersled.com





    contact and prepayment can be made through paypal: support@MakersLED.com


    Product will be delivered to the meeting. Products will not be mailed to you. These discounts do not apply if you are NOT a paying member of GIRS at time of purchase.





    Things to keep in mind:


    A typical build requires:


    Heatsink kit


    LED Driver (similar to a ballast)


    48VDC power supply


    typical 3 plug power cord


    18-24 gauge wire (2 to 4 colors)


    thermal grease


    LEDs


    gromet(s)





    typical tools include:


    #2 philips screwdriver


    #1 philips screwdriver


    small gauge wire strippers


    t-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">solder gun (optional)


    power drill/drill bits


    allen wrench


    Andy McClure - MakersLED
     
  2. Sep 18, 2013 #2
    MakersLED

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    BTW, if you hadn't noticed, here is more info on the meeting:

    http://greateriowareefsociety.org/Events/UpcomingEvents/EventList/TabId/270/ArtMID/896/ArticleID/47/LED-DIY-QA-with-Guest-speaker-Andy-McClure-from-MakersLED.aspx
     
  3. Sep 18, 2013 #3
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I've been looking forward to this one since Spring fest. Glad we were able to get things worked out.
     
  4. Sep 18, 2013 #4
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    @Andy First off I would like to thank you on behalf of my self and the club. Its wonderful to have you come down and do this for the club.

    Andy has provided a basic list and information for a complete DIY Kit. If you want to get in on this group buy he has provided us then please feel free to list your orders with your names and follow Andy instructions on payment in this post.

    This will be your very best opportunity to learn and have questions answered by a very innovative company in the industry. There is nothing else like the MakersLed heat sink and there products out there. MakerLed has created and contunie to create for us the consumers who like to DIY our LED lighting. For this I applaud you Andy and your Team and I look forward to you coming down.

    This is open to all regions and I sure hope everyone will take this opportunity to learn from one of the bests in the industry and join us in North Liberty on Oct 13th 2013 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm.

    Hope to see you all!

    Thanks

    Kyle Potter

     
  5. Sep 18, 2013 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    I agree Runner I agree.


    I have also updated the time and place for this event and linked your post Andy to the event page.





    Thanks





    KP






     
  6. Sep 19, 2013 #6
    MakersLED

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    Also, here is a coupon code for LEDgroupbuy.com. LEDgroupbuy has a lot of good stuff, and full line of products to compliment the MakersLED line-up. This code is good for 10% off order total. good through Oct 31, 2013.


    EDIT: coupon code moved to members only section.


    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.o...fault.aspx
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2013 #7
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Great thanks Andy!
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  8. Sep 24, 2013 #8
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Bump. I know more people want to learn about LEDs. Who is all planning on coming to this?
     
  9. Sep 24, 2013 #9
    incuplayer

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    I am planning on coming and planning on buying a kit, just figuring out which way I want to go.

    Justin
     
  10. Sep 26, 2013 #10
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    anyone else plan on coming to this thing?
     
  11. Sep 26, 2013 #11
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    I just talked to Kyle my wife is due next month so I will have to play it by ear.
     
  12. Sep 27, 2013 #12
    Szmak

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    I am planning to attend this meeting.
     
  13. Oct 2, 2013 #13
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Bumping this up for anyone interested. This is a great opportunity to pick up some components for your very own LED build at great prices.
     
  14. Oct 5, 2013 #14
    Jim Cedar Rapids. Iowa

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    Hi Probably a dumb question and since I am very new to the reef world I hope you all understand. I am very interested in the meeting and learning to build a led light my self however with not knowing much about the lighting in general its very hard for me to feel like I am picking out the correct item to purchase for the meeting the last thing I want to do is not have everything to build or have incorrect parts I don't need. any advice I have a 75 gallon tank 48" long standard size
     
  15. Oct 5, 2013 #15
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Jim,


    Many different sites have ideas and build guide lines to follow, but the best thing to do is give Andy from MakersLed a pm and see what he thinks.


    Here are a few links to look at, but you can also do a quick search online for some help also. This is the #1 reason why we are doing this informational meeting so people will better understand the process of making a DIY Led fixture.


    http://stevesleds.com/Designing.html


    http://reefledlights.com/ledmytank/


    Hope this helps some!



     
  16. Oct 6, 2013 #16
    marionreefer

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    I am planning to attend this meeting.
     
  17. Oct 6, 2013 #17
    incuplayer

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    After much consideration I just sent my order for my heat sinks and drivers. I am excited about it!
     
  18. Oct 9, 2013 #18
    Shayna

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    My husband and I will be attending.
     
  19. Oct 9, 2013 #19
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Great! I will be posting a poll tonight to get a head count too.
    Kp
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