CheckThoseTrichs
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Hey guys! First post here and am starting this grow off with a different idea, using an old PC case to grow. Being a long time user I have discovered CBD strains over the years which led me to getting a prescription for it to help with anxiety symptoms. Growing was something I decided to pick up after realizing how much cheaper it was and how nice it was to always have that 'one' strain you like in stock.
Lets jump right into the build!
Enclosure
I started with an old Antec computer case and gutted the insides. I then taped all the insides and holes to try and make it completely sealed. I glued and used tape to hold a windshield reflector inside on the walls to reflect light. The side of the case pops off and we are able to get inside!
Lights
I used some LED strips that I had sitting around that were 12" long. Each strip is driven on board already so I just had to solder them together and connect to a 24VDC power supply. I used 15 strips total, 8 on the top mounted to a metal plate to disperse heat and the rest on the back wall.
Total Watts: 110W
Colour: 6500K + 4000K + 625nm
CRI: 85
Lumens: 810/ft
Some of these are dual colour, white or red but only one colour can be on at once. In the future I may re-wire it so I can use a relay to switch from veg colours to flower (more reds).
Fans
I am using two 80mm fans on the front of the case to intake air, one 120mm fan above the light on the top of the case to exhaust light heat and one more exhaust fan on the back. The one on the back is a 120mm 120V fan, a lot stronger than the PC fans as these LED's warm this thing up pretty good.
DWC
I started with the DIY method and took two old coffee tins and cut a hole in the top to create a reservoir. I had already started two seedlings in coco so I decided to use solo cups with coco as a net pot and let the roots come out the bottom and grow.
Each container has its own little 5gal aquarium pump with an air stone inside the res. I am monitoring the res temps in one bucket with a temperature sensor to ensure it doesn't get too hot.
Other Features
I have decided to use an Arduino to control the PC grow case. I have relays wired up to control the fans and monitor the temperature and humidity. I am using an Arduino Mega with a DHT11 temp/humidity sensor.
FRAGRANCE: earthy, fruity, mango, pungent
FLAVORS: earthy, woody, spicy, herbalmango, sweet, tropical, fruity, pine
FLOWERING TIME INDOORS: 8-9 weeks
PLANT HEIGHT: Short
THC CONTENT %: 11%-20%
CBD %: 0.30%
INDICA / SATIVA %: 65% / 35%
INDOOR YIELD: 14oz/ m2
GROWTH LEVEL: easy
RESISTANCE TO DISEASE: high
Lets jump right into the build!
Enclosure
I started with an old Antec computer case and gutted the insides. I then taped all the insides and holes to try and make it completely sealed. I glued and used tape to hold a windshield reflector inside on the walls to reflect light. The side of the case pops off and we are able to get inside!
Lights
I used some LED strips that I had sitting around that were 12" long. Each strip is driven on board already so I just had to solder them together and connect to a 24VDC power supply. I used 15 strips total, 8 on the top mounted to a metal plate to disperse heat and the rest on the back wall.
Total Watts: 110W
Colour: 6500K + 4000K + 625nm
CRI: 85
Lumens: 810/ft
Some of these are dual colour, white or red but only one colour can be on at once. In the future I may re-wire it so I can use a relay to switch from veg colours to flower (more reds).
Fans
I am using two 80mm fans on the front of the case to intake air, one 120mm fan above the light on the top of the case to exhaust light heat and one more exhaust fan on the back. The one on the back is a 120mm 120V fan, a lot stronger than the PC fans as these LED's warm this thing up pretty good.
DWC
I started with the DIY method and took two old coffee tins and cut a hole in the top to create a reservoir. I had already started two seedlings in coco so I decided to use solo cups with coco as a net pot and let the roots come out the bottom and grow.
Each container has its own little 5gal aquarium pump with an air stone inside the res. I am monitoring the res temps in one bucket with a temperature sensor to ensure it doesn't get too hot.
Other Features
I have decided to use an Arduino to control the PC grow case. I have relays wired up to control the fans and monitor the temperature and humidity. I am using an Arduino Mega with a DHT11 temp/humidity sensor.
FRAGRANCE: earthy, fruity, mango, pungent
FLAVORS: earthy, woody, spicy, herbalmango, sweet, tropical, fruity, pine
FLOWERING TIME INDOORS: 8-9 weeks
PLANT HEIGHT: Short
THC CONTENT %: 11%-20%
CBD %: 0.30%
INDICA / SATIVA %: 65% / 35%
INDOOR YIELD: 14oz/ m2
GROWTH LEVEL: easy
RESISTANCE TO DISEASE: high