LED Panel

Dolf · #1 03-19-2010, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the clarification Ron. I would not buy it either- I was just at work and quickly looking for something comparable to the ebay one in terms of dimensions to give some idea of what output should be as a minimum- I should have mentioned that I just stumbled across it and was not pointing it out as something to buy. It was also to show the price difference. I know that we are all aware that for the most part we get ripped off in this hobby as soon as something says "aquarium use", but $500 vs $60 should make you wonder where the difference are in the products. I am actually just starting to look into the possibility of a DIY fixture because a project always appeals to me. I am looking at the CREE emitters as there is a place in town I can buy them...

DiverDude · #2 03-20-2010, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolf

...I am actually just starting to look into the possibility of a DIY fixture because a project always appeals to me. I am looking at the CREE emitters as there is a place in town I can buy them...

Dolf, I also enjoy building things over buying them. I've been doing some cursory research on LEDs for a project I may take on and was curious as to where in Calgary you can find the CREE emitters ?

I was thinking of getting a few to experiment with. I've already checked my usual haunts (Future, Digi-Key etc.) and NADA so I'd be pretty keen if I could get some locally.

ottoman · #3 03-20-2010, 04:21 AM

Thank you very much, Dolf and Ron, for your information. It is good that I asked the question here, before I decide to buy it.

Dolf · #4 03-21-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DiverDude

... where in Calgary you can find the CREE emitters ?

Arrow Electronics- located, I think, out by the airport. I called and they had transfered me to their Atlanta office who informed me that their minimum order was $25 and that if the Calgary branch could not order them in for me that they could ship. I assume that being a part of the same company they have similar policies and access to the same product, but I am a little uncertain.

Oh, and Arrow electronics does have it's own website. http://www.arrownac.com/manufacturer...lamp-leds.html - just do not expect ANY technical help- you need to know everything including the product code for the light spectrum etc that you are after- they only sell them and do not provide support as to your options.

DiverDude · #5 03-22-2010, 05:54 PM

I used to have an account with Arrow so I'll do some looking into it.