This is a guide on how to build your own QB light system in case you were a bit nervous.
Supplies you will need for this build…
2- 288QB boards (screws supplied w/boards)
2- slate 2 heatsinks
106 inches of angle aluminum
3/16 rivets (16)
(5) 5/16 inch grommets
Wago connectors (or similar)
Meanwell driver HLG-240H-C2100A
18 gauge wire
3 prong plug in ( I got one that is 300v)
Tools you will need…
Screwdriver
Rivet gun
Measuring tape
Drill
3/16 drill bit
Cone drill bit
Cutting blade for metal
Wire cutters/strippers
Razor blade
Clamps
3 blunts pre rolled
Smoke a blunt and then cut the aluminum to size
Drill holes in corners with the 3/16 inch drill bit.
Rivet In corners and insert heatsinks.
Drill with the 3/16 inch bit in the corners of the heatsinks to mark in the aluminum. Rivet in heatsinks to aluminum. For a more professional look make sure the face of the rivets are on the flat side of heatsink.
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Now the heatsinks are riveted in. Measure the inside positions for aluminum and use 3/16 drill bit to make holes. DO NOT RIVET INTO FRAME YET!
Use the cone drill bit to make big enough holes for your size grommets. Rivet aluminum to frame and insert grommets. I used 5/16 inch grommets and it was a bit small for the outlet plug. You have to drill come holes before you rivet.
Your frame is complete. That was the hardest part. Smoke another blunt😁
Now place driver in center of frame making sure the INPUT side is facing the single hole. I used a ziptie to keep in place since I’m not fastening it to frame.
This is where I had trouble with grommet size. As you can see the wire barely fit through the grommet.
On the OUTPUT side you have 4 holes with grommets. Strip the outside wire to expose the 2 wires inside.
Thread wire thru holes.
Now you can screw in QB boards to heatsinks making sure the brown wire is to the positive and blue to negative connector.
Cut wire to size and expose about 1/4- 1/2 inch of wire and push into connector. take the 18 gage wire (I’m using white here)and cut a 28 inch piece. Expose one end of wire and thread thru the 4 holes. push one end into connector and adjust the wire so it’s not hanging too loose. You might need to cut the other end a bit to make correct size. This wire connects the 2 boards together. One end goes into negative and other goes into positive.
Now to connect the plug in to the driver. I had some single connectors that I showed above. One of those were bad so I switched a couple out
Now is the time to light that 3rd blunt. Tell your significant other to sit there and see if these lights work while you plug them in… now you dont have to pass the blunt because they cant see you
Now for some technical jargon about what these badboys will do and how big and area I’ll turn it over to @dbrn32 the expert in all lighting
Also some others that swear by them @MattyBear @MAXHeadRoom. I’m sure there are others out there. Feel free to testify with some nug pics of what your QB board can do for you.
