HOW TO BUILD

THE CHEAPEST GROWBOX EVER

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Welcome to the website guide for the Cheapest Growbox Ever video on youtube!

In this guide we'll build a cardboard growbox around the Manual Dimmer Bundle.

This build does not need a controller or app, just plug it to power and you're good to go!

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What you'll need

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Manual dimmer Bundle SuperGreenTomato BY SuperGreenTomato

From SuperGreenTomato EU

Finally a way to use the SGL panels without a controller!

A lot of you have been asking for it, so we made it:)
No controller or app needed, just plug in, set

US$73.42

*converted to local currency

Wall timer for schedule automation BY Generic component manufacturer

From amazon.fr

Pre-program your on/off schedules manually

Can be used with the manual dimmer to turn the panels on and off.

But can also be used to periodica

US$5.55

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Manual dimmer power supply BY Generic component manufacturer

From amazon.co.uk

60w for three panels

Power up to three panels, so it's perfect for the manual dimmer bundle.

US$16.14

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Blue Spot Soft Grip Precision Knife Set BY Blue Spot

From amazon.co.uk

Make precise cuts; avoid your fingers

Great Tool For Trimming, Deburring Chiseling, Carving, Cutting and Other Hobby Craftwork;Hardened St

US$8.07

*price may vary *converted to local currency

US$8.07

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Door cutting - protect cardboard

Done
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Door cutting - protect cardboard

Done

We're going to cut the cardboard box with a cutter, so place a piece of cardboard in the middle to protect the underneath cardboard.

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Blue Spot Soft Grip Precision Knife Set BY Blue Spot

From amazon.co.uk

Make precise cuts; avoid your fingers

Great Tool For Trimming, Deburring Chiseling, Carving, Cutting and Other Hobby Craftwork;Hardened St

US$8.07

*price may vary *converted to local currency

US$8.07

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Door cutting - trace cuttings

Done
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Door cutting - trace cuttings

Done

Trace the cutting of the future door on the front of the cardboard.

Make sure you only cut the opening, and not the hinge of the door.

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Door cutting - Cut the door opening

Done
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Door cutting - Cut the door opening

Done

Cut only through the three sides of the door opening. Keep the hinge side intact.

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Make little holes along the hinge

Done
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Make little holes along the hinge

Done

Now we'll prepare to bend the hinge.

Make a little hole with the cutter every centimeter.

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Make the hinge

Done
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Make the hinge

Done

Gently bend the hinge, make sure the bend is straight along the little holes you did at the previous step.

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Add a bit of tape to the hinge

Done
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Add a bit of tape to the hinge

Done

Solidify the hinge bending with some flexible tape.

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Close the cardboard box

Done
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Close the cardboard box

Done

Now that the door is made we can close our cardboard box.

Tape the openings like you would do with a normal cardboard box.

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Fortify the box

Done
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Fortify the box

Done

Hot glue the sides of the box to make it more rigid.

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Light sealing

Done
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Light sealing

Done

Put bands of aluminum tape along the box's openings on the sides.

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Door sealing

Done
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Door sealing

Done

Now add some cardboard strips around the door to seal it from the inside.

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Prepare the blower

Done
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Prepare the blower

Done

Most of the noise from your blower will come from its vibration against the furniture.

 

Best way to mitigate this vibration noise is to add some vibration insulation on the blower.

 

Place some insulation gasket on the surface of the blower that will be in contact with the furniture.

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Blower hole

Done
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Blower hole

Done

Prepare the blower hole at the top of the box.

 

Best is to put the blower in one of the top corners of the box.

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Attach blower

Done
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Attach blower

Done

Now place the blower with aluminum tape.

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Assemble kit

Done
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Assemble kit

Done

Check out the guides below to see how to assemble the kit

Checkout this guide
How to build the low profile led holder

How to build the new low profile led holder guide.
 
This is the new model of 3d printable low profile led holder.
 
All parts from this guide can be used with the SuperGreenLab construction set.

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Glue panel holders in place

Done
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Glue panel holders in place

Done

Glue the LED panel holders in the box.

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Glue top panel in place

Done
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Glue top panel in place

Done

Glue the top panel at the top of the box.

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Add LED wires

Done
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Add LED wires

Done

Plug the white LED wires to each panels.

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Pass cables

Done
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Pass cables

Done

Make a small hole at the back of the box, in the middle of the top of the box.

 

Once the hole is made, pass all LED and blower wires through it.

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Add carbon filter

Done
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Add carbon filter

Done

Place the carbon filter in place.

 

You can glue it to the blower, but make sure it does not touch the cardboard.

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Glue dimmer in place

Done
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Glue dimmer in place

Done

Glue the manual dimmer on the side of the box.

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Plug LED wires

Done
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Plug LED wires

Done

Plug all three LED wires to the manual dimmer.

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Attach wires

Done
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Attach wires

Done

Make a bit of cable management on the cable outside the box.

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Attach wires inside

Done
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Attach wires inside

Done

And on the inside.

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Motor power

Done
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Motor power

Done

Prepare the cable of the motor blower by removing the controller's plug, then exposing the electric wires.

 

Then screw the wires in place in the power supply wire. Make sure the red wire is in the hole marked "+" and the black wire is in the "-" hole.

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What you'll need

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Variable power supply BY Generic component manufacturer

From amazon.fr

Variable power supply for self-powered blowers

A variable power supply, allows to output variable voltage with a rotary button.

US$16.16

*price may vary *converted to local currency

US$16.16

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Door locks

Done
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Door locks

Done

Now we'll make the door lock mecanism.

 

Make a hole at in the door, it should be around

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Place box in its new place

Done
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Place box in its new place

Done

Place your box in the place you want to have it!

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Add a timer and set the right power

Done
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Add a timer and set the right power

Done

You will need to turn the LEDs on and off at a given time of the day.

 

To do this, best is to use a wall timer. Very easy to use and reliable, all you have to do is set the on and off times, and plug the LEDs to it.

 

Set the manual dimmer power to 50%.

 

Set the blower to 6v, which corresponds to 25% power, this should be enough in normal conditions.

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What you'll need

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Wall timer for schedule automation BY Generic component manufacturer

From amazon.fr

Pre-program your on/off schedules manually

Can be used with the manual dimmer to turn the panels on and off.

But can also be used to periodica

US$5.55

*price may vary *converted to local currency

Start your new plant!

Done
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Start your new plant!

Done

Aaaaand you're ready to add your new plant:)

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