Where to get dumb floods

[Randomaker]

Hi, I may add some dumb floods to next years show (I run all AC so using a pixel controller is a bit overkill even though I do have a pixcon16 laying around). I saw that Ray Wu has them, but shipping is kinda expensive (over $30 for 3 floods!!!). Where does everyone buy them? Also does anyone convert those ones you can buy on Ebay for like $5 and free shipping to work? Im talking about the ones that have a built in controller with remote. Can I just scrap everything but the LED chip itself and the housing and then use some like 5w resistors or something for a driver to run off 12v?? Thanks!

[Bwinter]

I always buy the cheap floods, then scrap the electronics and replace with what I want. However, not all "outdoor floods" can be opened up easily (especially the more recent ones)--they are often epoxy/glued shut.

[Randomaker]

Do you just use the correct resistor or some type of regulator board?

[Bwinter]

I've inserted my own driver boards (for smart LEDs).

[Randomaker]

Thanks, just what I needed! Ill try to find some that use screws.

[Randomaker]

What drivers did you use? Do you happen to have a link?

[Bwinter]

What drivers did you use? Do you happen to have a link?

I've created my own drivers and LED modules:
https://www.diychristmas.org/vb1/sho...ree-Floodlight

[Randomaker]

Cool thanks!

[Bwinter]

I also have my own drivers for the generic 10W and 50W RGB LED COBs