I am planning on building a light using an MT-G2 LED. I need all the space I can get so skipping a Sinkpad for mounting the LED would be very helpful.
I'm just curious if the direct mount concept is as simple as it sounds. The machining is definitely more complicated but that's not an issue for this one.
Following the pictures below as an example, you solder wires on to the bottom side of the anode & cathode. Those will drop down through the driver housing and connect to the driver. The cross pattern is milled in the driver housing for the LED to sit in and center it.
The critical issue would be to ensure there is enough clearance, at least for the positive side, so it never touches the driver housing and shorts right?
The center section stays raised to make the thermal contact with the LED.
In the pictures it looks like the LED's were glued down somehow. I suppose that makes sense as they would try to move around while wiring.
Does the thermal pad get soldered or adhered to the LED to ensure good contact?
Am I missing anything?
Does anyone have other example pictures, experiences, or tips they can share?
Credit goes to DatiLED for the pictures.
I'm just curious if the direct mount concept is as simple as it sounds. The machining is definitely more complicated but that's not an issue for this one.
Following the pictures below as an example, you solder wires on to the bottom side of the anode & cathode. Those will drop down through the driver housing and connect to the driver. The cross pattern is milled in the driver housing for the LED to sit in and center it.
The critical issue would be to ensure there is enough clearance, at least for the positive side, so it never touches the driver housing and shorts right?
The center section stays raised to make the thermal contact with the LED.
In the pictures it looks like the LED's were glued down somehow. I suppose that makes sense as they would try to move around while wiring.
Does the thermal pad get soldered or adhered to the LED to ensure good contact?
Am I missing anything?
Does anyone have other example pictures, experiences, or tips they can share?
Credit goes to DatiLED for the pictures.
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