Terry Hurrle Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I am about to buy my first controllers. With money a little tight I am looking at a couple options. Soldering is out of the question. I looked at the PC-CTD16PC and PC-CTB16PC. What I would like to know is why with the options on both the one you assemble is higher priced. Is the heat sink the same one on both models? I priced the high power heat sink on on the kit you order and put together with the board already assembled. Both are 30 amp aren't they? Maybe I am missing something. I am sure one of the LOR people will be able to explain this.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzaas Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Terry Hurrle wrote: I am about to buy my first controllers. With money a little tight I am looking at a couple options. Soldering is out of the question. I looked at the PC-CTD16PC and PC-CTB16PC. What I would like to know is why with the options on both the one you assemble is higher priced. Is the heat sink the same one on both models? I priced the high power heat sink on on the kit you order and put together with the board already assembled. Both are 30 amp aren't they? Maybe I am missing something. I am sure one of the LOR people will be able to explain this.ThanksI am a little confused by your questions. I don't recognize the part number PC-CTD16PC, I did a search for it on the site and it turned up nothing, so would you mind verifying that number please?All of the "PC" boards are max thirty amps if you have the high power heat sinks. I have five of the CTB16K boards with high power heat sinks and they max at forty amps.Hope this helped a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurrle Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Typo. The number is PC-CTB16PC This is the completed board and you choose options for heat sink. Does the high power heat sink max you to forty amps. If you go to the CTB16 page there are two at the top. One on the left is what I am looking at and adding options the total price is higher that the one on the left top that you just have to put the cords on. It maxes at 30 amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank A. Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi TerryThis page is componentshttp://store.lightorama.com/ctkitaop.htmland this page is a complete kithttp://store.lightorama.com/ctkitcpa.htmlboth are diy kitsI agree with you that it appears the second choice is cheaper for thesame equipment ---- don't know why ---- I am not a diy'er so all I can do isagree with you that the second choice appears to be cheaperFrank A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurrle Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 I am stumped too. Maybe Dan will chime in later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Cherry Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Terry Hurrle wrote: I am stumped too. Maybe Dan will chime in later.Less paperwork and inventory pulling.The complete kit Option #2 can be done on a assembly line and stocked that way ready to ship.Option #1 has to have all options manually pulled and then boxed just for your order. Cost more money that way.Been in manufacturing for many years.Difference of $6.10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 My first controllers were the PC-CTB16PC.It is $205 and includes everything. You have to install the power cords but there is NO soldering.From what I understand if you use the enclosure they (LOR) highly recommends the high power heat sinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Better yet if you wait for the E-mail the sale is on the way the same controller will be $!67.95Happy shopping :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightzilla Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 D&G Gillespie wrote: Better yet if you wait for the E-mail the sale is on the way the same controller will be $!67.95Happy shopping :cool:How do you know it will be $167.95 for this inventory reduction sale? Am I missing the sale page or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenote Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 D&G Gillespie wrote: Better yet if you wait for the E-mail the sale is on the way the same controller will be $!67.95Happy shopping :cool:67.95...Come on now. There in to make somemone. My bet would be 85-95 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmais68569 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Here is a link to the sale item you need. This will require an enclosure if it is going outside,(in a garage it is ok) then you will have to order the cords from the second link. These are the sale prices that do not start till 2/27 at 10PM. If I can help further please let me know. MikeController link:http://store.lightorama.com/ctcaas.htmlCord link order 18 of these & cut the male end off:http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022802&p_id=5297&seq=1&format=2Enclosure if needed:http://www.yourbroadbandstore.com/product.php?pid=201838 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakeonit Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Looking at the sale, and wanting to start out a system. What is the difference between the 16 channel controllers. Just their case (metal or plastic)? What would you guys recommend on a budget? Am I missing anything if I go cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Check this thread. http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/forum80/21962.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 D&G Gillespie wrote: Better yet if you wait for the E-mail the sale is on the way the same controller will be $!67.95Happy shopping :cool:OK typo error it should read $167.95 I have to remember do not push shift when typing a one it comes upas an exclamation ppoint LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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