hello all,
i want to make lights that will attach to the underside of my boat to "light up" the water at night. i will machine aluminum "pots" to hold the LEDS & DRIVERS and use a opticlly clear casting resin to encapsulate the electronics in the "pot". sounds like i got it all figured out yeah? no i don't!!! i'm completely ignorant when it comes to anything electric. so i'm open to suggestions but heres what i've found so-far....brightest leds i found were luxeon 3 up endurstar's...i don't know how to wire them to drivers or whatever i need. i want them bright as possible. i pland on having several in each "pot" an array i guess its called.i've read some of the other posts with a lot of formulas ect. which i can't figure out....notice my user name...so i'm looking for help on a most basic level, part numbers,suppliers,wiring diagrams, ect.. all help is greatly appreciated!!!thank you in advance attached is a pic of what i'd like to do.
i want to make lights that will attach to the underside of my boat to "light up" the water at night. i will machine aluminum "pots" to hold the LEDS & DRIVERS and use a opticlly clear casting resin to encapsulate the electronics in the "pot". sounds like i got it all figured out yeah? no i don't!!! i'm completely ignorant when it comes to anything electric. so i'm open to suggestions but heres what i've found so-far....brightest leds i found were luxeon 3 up endurstar's...i don't know how to wire them to drivers or whatever i need. i want them bright as possible. i pland on having several in each "pot" an array i guess its called.i've read some of the other posts with a lot of formulas ect. which i can't figure out....notice my user name...so i'm looking for help on a most basic level, part numbers,suppliers,wiring diagrams, ect.. all help is greatly appreciated!!!thank you in advance attached is a pic of what i'd like to do.
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