For those DIY-ers doing LEDS, some good news.
Looks like Carclo optics has some good XP-G products finally.
(FYI for others : Getting lenses for the new XP-G LEDs has been a real problem)
Most are not one piece though. You need to buy the holder, and then the lens.
But it gives you added flexibility on the lens.
Holder is $0.22
A 40-degree wide ripple lens is $1.25
ledsupply link
They also have a holder+lens for the 3-up XP-G.
Only $1.50 for a 40-deg wide frosted, which is a good deal since it handles 3.
A 3-up Cree is $22.
Might be great for deeper tanks.
I have used ledsupply in the past. They are quick/efficient, although not always the cheapest.
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My bet is that you will see these optics soon in other places.
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I was also looking at the Carclo data sheet, and they have a new "Continuous Strip" product.
Basically one big long lens, that you cut as needed. Makes the LEDs look like a fluorescent tube.
Some advantages, but probably eliminates the shimmer, which I like.
Looks like Carclo optics has some good XP-G products finally.
(FYI for others : Getting lenses for the new XP-G LEDs has been a real problem)
Most are not one piece though. You need to buy the holder, and then the lens.
But it gives you added flexibility on the lens.
Holder is $0.22
A 40-degree wide ripple lens is $1.25
ledsupply link
They also have a holder+lens for the 3-up XP-G.
Only $1.50 for a 40-deg wide frosted, which is a good deal since it handles 3.
A 3-up Cree is $22.
Might be great for deeper tanks.
I have used ledsupply in the past. They are quick/efficient, although not always the cheapest.
----
My bet is that you will see these optics soon in other places.
----
I was also looking at the Carclo data sheet, and they have a new "Continuous Strip" product.
Basically one big long lens, that you cut as needed. Makes the LEDs look like a fluorescent tube.
Some advantages, but probably eliminates the shimmer, which I like.