View Full Version : Smd 3528 8mm connector ?
sharthun
03-12-14, 07:53 AM
I'm looking for a connector that I don't have to solder for 8mm waterproof led strip.
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/midgetzombiekiller/20140312_084251_zpsl7xkpiby.jpg (http://s789.photobucket.com/user/midgetzombiekiller/media/20140312_084251_zpsl7xkpiby.jpg.html)
I want to find a connector/adapter similar to the pigtail in the picture to connect to led strip without soldering. Any ideas?
Sharlynn93
03-12-14, 07:55 AM
did you try emailing the sender to see if they have extra connectors? jw, we were going to do that as well, since we didn't use all of ours in the tanks, either...
formica
03-12-14, 07:57 AM
Ebay "RGB Smd 3528 8mm connector"
loooooads of options :) from 99c to 6.99 each (rip off...99p one is fine)
sharthun
03-12-14, 08:01 AM
did you try emailing the sender to see if they have extra connectors? jw, we were going to do that as well, since we didn't use all of ours in the tanks, either...
I did email the supplier yesterday, but have not heard anything yet.
sharthun
03-12-14, 08:02 AM
Ebay "RGB Smd 3528 8mm connector"
loooooads of options :) from 99c to 6.99 each (rip off...99p one is fine)
I did a search and I have no idea which connectors/adapters to try!
sharthun
03-12-14, 08:10 AM
I want to connect the led strip to a female 4 pin IR controller if that makes sense. So many connectors!
sharthun
03-12-14, 08:21 AM
I want to connect my extra led strip to female 4 pin plug on this IR controller:
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/midgetzombiekiller/ircontroller_zps8c112b19.jpg (http://s789.photobucket.com/user/midgetzombiekiller/media/ircontroller_zps8c112b19.jpg.html)
sharthun
03-12-14, 06:14 PM
did you try emailing the sender to see if they have extra connectors? jw, we were going to do that as well, since we didn't use all of ours in the tanks, either...
Here's the suppliers resonse:
Hello,
Thank you for your purchase and for your message.
Unfortunately we do not have any connectors for the pieces of strip that have been cut.
Regrettably I am not sure where to find them either.
Very sorry
- lightingsaving
sharthun
03-12-14, 06:48 PM
Why not solder?
Someone with good soldering skills could. That leaves me out lol!
Lol, this may be a good opportunity to go at it!
It's quite easy, and I bet there are YouTube instructional vids out there.
sharthun
03-12-14, 06:56 PM
Lol, this may be a good opportunity to go at it!
It's quite easy, and I bet there are YouTube instructional vids out there.
Somehow I knew you were going to suggest that. I may grab some connectors and give it a try. Awfully small contacts on the 8mm led strip lol
formica
03-13-14, 04:07 AM
I want to connect the led strip to a female 4 pin IR controller if that makes sense. So many connectors!
assuming that the top wire, is the one that you need to plug it into, you need a Male connector...look for a connector which has 4 pins sticking out of it, then check the full description to make sure that the connector is designed to go into an RGB LED controller, and the other connector is for 8mm RGB LED strip - then it will work fine.
Formica, how do the connectors attach to the led contacts? Do they push on or use little set screws etc?
It's amazing how far lighting has come along in recent years isn't it? I really like led lighting.
formica
03-13-14, 05:35 AM
Formica, how do the connectors attach to the led contacts? Do they push on or use little set screws etc?
It's amazing how far lighting has come along in recent years isn't it? I really like led lighting.
they literally just clamp on, it comes as a single piece which folds over and clips, pushing the connectors against the contacts on the LED strip, depending on the type, a little silicone is useful to seal it once its installed (not necessary with a sealed false ceiling tho) - using a clamp connector means the LED strip can be replaced more easily if it needs changing
LED really is awesome technology, I remember playing with them early on in the 90's, I think I paid £7-8 ($15?) for a single flashing 3.5V red LED lol
yeah the last few years have seen massive improvements, I am looking forward to UVB LED's becoming better value, currently $300 a pop lol
sharthun
03-13-14, 07:54 AM
assuming that the top wire, is the one that you need to plug it into, you need a Male connector...look for a connector which has 4 pins sticking out of it, then check the full description to make sure that the connector is designed to go into an RGB LED controller, and the other connector is for 8mm RGB LED strip - then it will work fine.
Yeah, thanks I finally arrived at that conclusion! This LED stuff is way cool!:cool:
sharthun
03-14-14, 11:47 AM
I think something like this would work great for connecting to IR controller boxes.
HitLights Strip-to-Control Receiver Connector For Multicolor Changing LED Strip Lights - Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Control-Receiver-Connector-Multicolor/dp/B00GAC4UXA)
HitLights LED Strip-to-Remote Control Receiver Connector - SMD 5050 And SMD 3528 (3-Color) - 4 pack (http://www.hitlights.com/5050connt4pin)
dbank999
03-14-14, 11:54 AM
Yeah, thanks I finally arrived at that conclusion! This LED stuff is way cool!:cool:
Glad to see that you are figuring it all out!
I would've helped sooner but this week we had all kinds of electrical issues in the office at work, just settling down now :suspicious:
Would love to see some pics of the enclosures with the lighting installed!
I got my lights in last weekend, still venting out the fumes for another week or so (luckily my BP is in a suitable home for adulthood, just needed to get him out of the glass tank and into a real home :cool:)
Best of luck! If you need any more help with lights PM me, but it looks like Formica has this on lock down !
sharthun
03-14-14, 11:59 AM
Np, I have been enjoying researching the LED stuff. So many different ways to get the same end results. You just have to pick which connectors you want and go with them. I will try to post some pics of the enclosures. I only have one 3528 rgb strip in each one for now. I have to use up all my extra led strip lol thanks!
Steve
Glad to see that you are figuring it all out!
I would've helped sooner but this week we had all kinds of electrical issues in the office at work, just settling down now :suspicious:
Would love to see some pics of the enclosures with the lighting installed!
I got my lights in last weekend, still venting out the fumes for another week or so (luckily my BP is in a suitable home for adulthood, just needed to get him out of the glass tank and into a real home :cool:)
Best of luck! If you need any more help with lights PM me, but it looks like Formica has this on lock down !
sharthun
03-14-14, 12:40 PM
Here is a closeup of my MBK's t10 with one 3528 Led strip white at full brightness. I will try to get some more pics later.
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/midgetzombiekiller/20140302_101000_zpsnuqlfu3u.jpg (http://s789.photobucket.com/user/midgetzombiekiller/media/20140302_101000_zpsnuqlfu3u.jpg.html)
Glad to see that you are figuring it all out!
I would've helped sooner but this week we had all kinds of electrical issues in the office at work, just settling down now :suspicious:
Would love to see some pics of the enclosures with the lighting installed!
I got my lights in last weekend, still venting out the fumes for another week or so (luckily my BP is in a suitable home for adulthood, just needed to get him out of the glass tank and into a real home :cool:)
Best of luck! If you need any more help with lights PM me, but it looks like Formica has this on lock down !
Sharlynn93
03-14-14, 12:45 PM
nice! hope your MBK loves his lights! my rainbows seem to prefer ours at the extreme low levels...going to experiment with the different colors to see if they respond better to certain tones, etc...Iris has been out exploring her new enclosure quite a bit...Hades has been in shed so he is tucked in his hides (back and forth between warm and cool)...but he doesn't burrow like he used to...so I think he likes the space, even though he is "blind"..:)
sharthun
03-14-14, 12:57 PM
nice! hope your MBK loves his lights! my rainbows seem to prefer ours at the extreme low levels...going to experiment with the different colors to see if they respond better to certain tones, etc...Iris has been out exploring her new enclosure quite a bit...Hades has been in shed so he is tucked in his hides (back and forth between warm and cool)...but he doesn't burrow like he used to...so I think he likes the space, even though he is "blind"..:)
Led lights are so cool! I have been experimenting with different colors and brightness settings. My MBK and Black Milk don't seem to notice lol I love the way the enclosures look with blue and violet hues.
Sharlynn93
03-14-14, 01:05 PM
i have noticed with the very low blue lights (moonlight, almost) Iris tends to still venture her head out...she is still exploring...she has definitely been out and about a LOT more in the new enclosures, hubby peeks into the room during the night when he gets up to go to the bathroom, etc...I have only caught her out twice....I go to work at midnight, so its RIGHT before work that I catch her...she is definitely a night owl! LOL ;)
sharthun
03-14-14, 07:47 PM
T10's - 1 strip 3528 rgb led strip, white
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/midgetzombiekiller/20140314_201022_zps0e8guwbc.jpg (http://s789.photobucket.com/user/midgetzombiekiller/media/20140314_201022_zps0e8guwbc.jpg.html)
Same enclosures in blue.
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy177/midgetzombiekiller/20140314_203414_zpstemkzgcn.jpg (http://s789.photobucket.com/user/midgetzombiekiller/media/20140314_203414_zpstemkzgcn.jpg.html)
Nice setup.
I really like the look of a cage with the white light. The great thing about the led's is they can be cut to any length to spread the light evenly across the enclosure. The different colors are an interesting element.
Going back to the automated climate control discussion, a simple program could provide a full 24 hr simulated light source. Even different phases of the moon light and varying daylight depending on weather with more advanced programs.
sharthun
03-15-14, 06:08 AM
Thanks Larry, yeah I'm waiting on the hardware/software for that kind of control. I really like your reptile room and enclosures! Very inspiring!
Nice setup.
I really like the look of a cage with the white light. The great thing about the led's is they can be cut to any length to spread the light evenly across the enclosure. The different colors are an interesting element.
Going back to the automated climate control discussion, a simple program could provide a full 24 hr simulated light source. Even different phases of the moon light and varying daylight depending on weather with more advanced programs.
sharthun
03-15-14, 06:57 AM
One small issue with ap enclosures, the 3m adhesive doesn't hold for long. Used some hot glue at few spots on the back of led strips to keep the straps attached to ceiling of enclosures.
formica
03-15-14, 07:46 AM
Nice setup.
I really like the look of a cage with the white light. The great thing about the led's is they can be cut to any length to spread the light evenly across the enclosure. The different colors are an interesting element.
Going back to the automated climate control discussion, a simple program could provide a full 24 hr simulated light source. Even different phases of the moon light and varying daylight depending on weather with more advanced programs.
Easy enough to do with something like Arduino, a (fairly cheap) programmable microchip with a vast array of input/output additions, and loads of GNU (ie free) software solutions which can easily be uploaded to the boards memory
sharthun
03-15-14, 07:51 AM
Easy enough to do with something like Arduino, a (fairly cheap) programmable microchip with a vast array of input/output additions, and loads of GNU (ie free) software solutions which can easily be uploaded to the boards memory
For sure, one of my developer coworkers has been playing with the arduino stuff.
formica
03-15-14, 08:05 AM
For sure, one of my developer coworkers has been playing with the arduino stuff.
might be worth mentioning that a pulsed thermostat is simply a Voltage Controller Square Wave generator, and a Dimmer is just a voltage controlled amplifier....very simple to build, although the mains voltage relays require some care of course, and calibration can be a little tricky - incase he's got any interest in reptile equipment
sharthun
03-15-14, 10:43 AM
might be worth mentioning that a pulsed thermostat is simply a Voltage Controller Square Wave generator, and a Dimmer is just a voltage controlled amplifier....very simple to build, although the mains voltage relays require some care of course, and calibration can be a little tricky - incase he's got any interest in reptile equipment
I will run the idea by him and see what happens.
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