From: nobody@invalid.com   
      
   "MC"  wrote in message   
   news:4a42a9dc$0$13937$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmonster.com...   
   > OK, new to this lark but have a basic idea what components do and I can   
   > solder etc...   
   >   
   > I want to experiment and create some LED lighting for a 20 inch deep, 16   
   > inch across, hexagonal aquarium.  I want to use bright white LEDs and a   
   > few UV LEDs (helps bring out the colours of some fish).  I will be using a   
   > project box (with resins to waterproof) but need to know how many LEDs   
   > (approximately) I will need to get acceptable lighting.  I will be   
   > powering with either 12v or 9v (via AC /DC transformed supply through a DC   
   > power conector).  The exact voltage I will use will depend on the amount   
   > of LEDs and power requirments of the LEDs.  I may add a switch to   
   > independently use the UV LEDs but that is only a secondary idea.  Can   
   > anybody point me to a schematic or other diagram that my give me some   
   > ideas or does anyonyone else have any thoughts.   
   >   
   > Thanks   
   >   
   > MC   
   >   
   >   
   Check out the "Make" magazine.  It's a printed publication but they also   
   have a web site where you can view most if not more than what is in the   
   printed version.   
   http://makezine.com/magazine/   
      
   As for your current project you might check out the "LED Light Brick"   
   project at http://makezine.com/18/lightbrick/ which might be modified to   
   meet your needs.  The plastic can be molded in about any size or shape.   
      
   They have had many other LED projects in the past which you might fine   
   interesting as well.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)