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Years of Work...One Flip of a Switch 🤯 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 81
August 7, 2026 · 25 min · 210K views
What this video covers
The crew installs and programs a complex LED lighting system for a custom aluminum catamaran, utilizing Meanwell LDD 700 constant current drivers to manage high-performance lighting.10:31 Because these LEDs require a constant current rather than a direct battery connection, the installation involves wiring each light to a driver, which then connects to a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal for dimming control.10:53 The team uses a laser leveler to mark positions on the salon roof panels before cutting holes and securing the lights into custom-fabricated aluminum sleeves.1:21 To manage the electrical load and enable shore-power charging, the crew configures two Victron Quattro inverters for parallel operation using a USB interface cable and software.18:26 After wiring the system and programming the controllers, the lights are successfully integrated into a multi-zone control scheme that allows for dimming and color adjustment via a phone interface.24:22 The project concludes with the successful charging of the 48-volt, 18-battery bank.21:32
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