Advice fo small diy led

[megs_clark]

I have my LEDs so now im trying to get everything togather. Iv looked at alot of builds and wondered what the best route is on attaching the leds to the heatsink. Some of the threads had screws and some didnt. Could someone let me know what is best. And if I should screw what type of screws should I be using? We dont mind drilling and tapping if thats the way to go. I didnt know what the difference is. Also (sorry for all the questions) I should buy
20g wire? And Flux core solder? I just wanted to double check. Thanks again for any advice.

[Milad]

Originally Posted by megs_clark

I have my LEDs so now im trying to get everything togather. Iv looked at alot of builds and wondered what the best route is on attaching the leds to the heatsink. Some of the threads had screws and some didnt. Could someone let me know what is best. And if I should screw what type of screws should I be using? We dont mind drilling and tapping if thats the way to go. I didnt know what the difference is. Also (sorry for all the questions) I should buy
20g wire? And Flux core solder? I just wanted to double check. Thanks again for any advice.

Tapping and screws allow you to move them later but it's alot of work. Easiest is adhesive pads.

22awg is easiest to work with.

[megs_clark]

Thanks Milad. Ill go grabe the 22awg now. I think Ill try the screws on the smaller light and if it goes ok them Ill use them on the biocube. That way if I need to replace an led I can. If its a total pain Ill use the tape on the biocube.

[Milad]

Just make sure the screws don't touch the solder pads. Also always do a diode test on all the LEDs once everything is mounted before you power them just to check nothing is shorting on the heatsink.