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Old 01-17-2012, 03:42 PM
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So I just came across this thread while searching for something else. Excellent read and nice work! Any updates?

The timing is perfect as I am trying to decide between buying an LED fixture or making my own. I am leaning toward building my own because I have to be able to control it with my Profilux and I already have a number of heatsinks.

Now I am just starting to learn how DIY LED fixtures are built, so I may be confused as to how they are controlled with the Profilux. I see you are running 8 different types of LED boards and only 2 EVG boards which will only control 4 channels in total. I know you can run up to 3 drivers per channel, but which leds are you allocating to the different channels? Or am I confused as to what is controlled on a single channel?
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Sorry for the late reply Planeguy, it's been a really tough day.

Anyways, I received my last driver on Friday from Martin but had to work all weekend & still need to hook it up. Just about have all the optics on as well.

As for the controlling question, I have my CW & NW HEW on one channel, my RB & B on the second channel, CW - XPG'S on the third channel & my Red / Green on the fourth channel. I can add another EVG board if I decide not to use my dimmable power bar to totally shut down the power on the EVG boards. Each channel is running 2 drivers each.
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