So it's been about 2 months now and I finally had the time to complete my LED build. I put it up over the tank about 30 mins ago and fired it up. LOOKS GREAT !!! WOW !!! Between work and shooting GOPHERS, I haven't had much time to work on it.
I can't even remember what I wrote last so if I say things twice sorry. I got my wiring and the Zener diode (limit my output voltage to 9.6 volt from the Apex) for my dimming controls done today. Also mounted my moonlights. I bought 2 X 5 LEDs from neptunesys USB powered and went that route so my apex can control all my moon functions. I haven't had time to do any programming with the apex so I will try to learn and complete that this week.
I also used Super DOPE to isolate all my contacts and make them touch safe. I got two 120mm Fans for cooling and wired it up to a power supply. I will turn it on when it gets hot.
For hanging I used aircraft cable and a barn door track system. I got a 12 foot barn track cut in half and used 2 X 6 foot tracks running parallel with roller wheels. This way since my canopy was so heavy I can roll it pass my tank and work on in without worrying about the tank below. This track also holds up too 700 lbs of weight. Pretty cool to just wheel it one side and work on the canopy below and above using a ladder.
Here is a barn door track setup.
http://www.renovation-headquarters.c...rs-sliding.htm
I will take more photos tommorrow and maybe a tank and canopy shot if I get a chance to clean my tank. LOL been neglected since christmas. Seriously I haven't clean my glass since Christmas.
hope you guys enjoy and Pm me if you have any question about a DIY LED build.
I will try to get all the cost and what items I used gathered up but no promises.
here are some more photos of the canopy completed.
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11
thanks
erick