Sans.Lacunes
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More diodes cost more but you can run them at lower current. Lower current means less heat and more light per diode.
If you are getting strips you can run them at a higher current to start. Then latter add more strips and reduce the current. That would get you into LEDs a little cheaper to start and let you build over time. You just need to get a driver that you can do this with. One that you can drive at a lower current latter. Or one that can be split between several strips latter.
I took a peek at your profile and understand that you build your own led, could you tell me if this set up would be a good choice for a 3x3 tent?
Parts list:
5x Samsung LT-F564B 2′ Strips ($133)
1x Mean Well HLG-320H-48B Driver ($93)
1x 100K Ohm Potentiometer for Dimming ($7)
1x Resistor for Potentiometer ($6) Note- resistor is only required if your potentiometer measures less than its rated resistance. Use a resistor in series to bring the pot up to its rated resistance.
(This is without the pieces needed for the frame/the heatsinks)
This is a design by ledgardener, and I'd like to know if there are better alternatives now.
I should be able to build this light for ~350$, maybe less