Gecko Condo! - Page 2

maximusx6910 · 11-06-2009, 10:53 PM

def. show the end product

Tony C · 11-06-2009, 11:12 PM

Fiberglass window screen is safe, but keep in mind that crickets will chew through it, and I would imagine superworms and maybe mealworms could too. As long as you are careful to remove uneaten bugs there shouldn't be a problem.

Ratman667 · 11-07-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony C

Fiberglass window screen is safe, but keep in mind that crickets will chew through it, and I would imagine superworms and maybe mealworms could too. As long as you are careful to remove uneaten bugs there shouldn't be a problem.

Uneaten bugs, in my guys cages? HA! They barely hit the ground good before they get eaten.

project1 · 11-07-2009, 10:02 AM

yea i used the fiberglass screen for my beardie tanks and as soon as any bug gets near eat they are eaten i would assume my geckos will do the same as i plan to build this! good idea

project1 · 11-07-2009, 10:05 AM

OH and i know how to wire leds! iv had the same idea in mind but i have built a few led set ups for fish tanks. iv always bought my leds off ebay mostly because they are cheaper and you get more. but hit me up when your ready for that

Ratman667 · 11-08-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by project1

OH and i know how to wire leds! iv had the same idea in mind but i have built a few led set ups for fish tanks. iv always bought my leds off ebay mostly because they are cheaper and you get more. but hit me up when your ready for that

I appreciate it. I'm getting some blue and some white leds this friday. I am hoping that by the time they are shipped in, everything is finished up to that part.

project1 · 11-08-2009, 10:57 AM

well leds run on dc power aka you car electrical system or pretty much anything with batteries with a few exceptions and your house and every thing else runs on ac power so what i did to create my led set ups for fish tanks and got a bunch of old phone chargers or ac adapters alot of stuff comes with em which convert ac to dc power for recharging cell phones and such. the leds will only work in one direction so its kinda idiot proof in a way lol
any way i will do a how too very soon for you on the board its real simple.

project1 · 11-08-2009, 11:24 AM

heres a good link but you really only need to look at the picture. and im assuming your leds are coming with resistors. if not it tells you what to do as well but dont hesitate to ask me.
http://diy.sickmods.net/Tutorials/Ca..._Wiring_Guide/

Ratman667 · 11-08-2009, 11:48 AM

I have an old 12v DC charger for a VCR. If my math is right, I should be able to run about 33 - 3mm LEDs from it. Now, I just have to figure out what size resistor to use. I will be wiring 30 blue in parallel and 30 white in parallel (on different switches).

What I think I will do is split the positive lead, solder in the resistors, then run all of the lights to a common ground.

Each LED pulls 24mA, so 24x30=720mA. The transformer I have is a Class 2 12v DC 800mA. 800/24=33.33.

I shouldn't need a resistor should I?

While there will be 60 LEDs wired to this transformer, only 30 will be on at one time.

The transformer has 22ga leads. That should be an acceptable size for the wiring of the LEDs I think.

The wire is also rated to 80*C(176*F), so I should be good in that aspect as well as the temps shouldn't reach over 93*F with the thermostat.

Pardon my rambling, I'm just writing down random thoughts. I think I have it all figured out.

Project1, go ahead and post that diagram, I will compare what I have to that.

Ratman667 · 11-08-2009, 11:53 AM

Correction, I will need a resistor. the LEDS I am getting are 1.8v... So, according to the link you posted, I will need a 4.7 ohm 4320 watt resistor. Thanks!

Edit: That can't be right, I did a little more reserch and came up with 15ohm, 10w resistor. That seems more reasonable.

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Ratman667 Senior Member Name: Rusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Age: 24 Posts: 510 iTrader: (0)	I have an old 12v DC charger for a VCR. If my math is right, I should be able to run about 33 - 3mm LEDs from it. Now, I just have to figure out what size resistor to use. I will be wiring 30 blue in parallel and 30 white in parallel (on different switches). What I think I will do is split the positive lead, solder in the resistors, then run all of the lights to a common ground. Each LED pulls 24mA, so 24x30=720mA. The transformer I have is a Class 2 12v DC 800mA. 800/24=33.33. I shouldn't need a resistor should I? While there will be 60 LEDs wired to this transformer, only 30 will be on at one time. The transformer has 22ga leads. That should be an acceptable size for the wiring of the LEDs I think. The wire is also rated to 80C(176F), so I should be good in that aspect as well as the temps shouldn't reach over 93*F with the thermostat. Pardon my rambling, I'm just writing down random thoughts. I think I have it all figured out. Project1, go ahead and post that diagram, I will compare what I have to that. __________________ Ratman's Reptiles 2.8.1 Leopard Geckos / 0.0.2 House Geckos / 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon M.R. Exotics

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Ratman667 Senior Member Name: Rusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Age: 24 Posts: 510 iTrader: (0)	Correction, I will need a resistor. the LEDS I am getting are 1.8v... So, according to the link you posted, I will need a 4.7 ohm 4320 watt resistor. Thanks! Edit: That can't be right, I did a little more reserch and came up with 15ohm, 10w resistor. That seems more reasonable. __________________ Ratman's Reptiles 2.8.1 Leopard Geckos / 0.0.2 House Geckos / 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon M.R. Exotics Last edited by Ratman667; 11-08-2009 at 12:06 PM..

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11-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#14
project1 Member Name: ssean Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Age: 26 Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	yea i used the fiberglass screen for my beardie tanks and as soon as any bug gets near eat they are eaten i would assume my geckos will do the same as i plan to build this! good idea

11-07-2009, 10:05 AM	#15
project1 Member Name: ssean Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Age: 26 Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	OH and i know how to wire leds! iv had the same idea in mind but i have built a few led set ups for fish tanks. iv always bought my leds off ebay mostly because they are cheaper and you get more. but hit me up when your ready for that

11-08-2009, 10:57 AM	#17
project1 Member Name: ssean Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Age: 26 Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	well leds run on dc power aka you car electrical system or pretty much anything with batteries with a few exceptions and your house and every thing else runs on ac power so what i did to create my led set ups for fish tanks and got a bunch of old phone chargers or ac adapters alot of stuff comes with em which convert ac to dc power for recharging cell phones and such. the leds will only work in one direction so its kinda idiot proof in a way lol any way i will do a how too very soon for you on the board its real simple.

11-08-2009, 11:24 AM	#18
project1 Member Name: ssean Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Age: 26 Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	heres a good link but you really only need to look at the picture. and im assuming your leds are coming with resistors. if not it tells you what to do as well but dont hesitate to ask me. http://diy.sickmods.net/Tutorials/Ca..._Wiring_Guide/

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