thats what i thought Tin.. but i did some of this :hmm and some of this :scratchhead: and then some of this :yawn: and relised i do not understand the whole math thing :biggrin:


Marty go ahead do you want the 3D model renders as well?

Technically, 1 lumen equals 1 foot candle at a distance of 1 foot from the light source (not square foot) It actually radiates in all directions (not blocked by a reflector.) Light does not fall off in a linear pattern however, so you can't simply divide by 2 for 24" - I don't recall the exact relationship. My original calcs were for "candle power", not "foot candles", sorry.

Kris, lets see the 3d rendering :D

here is the 3d model i worked from. i did one more stage that was fully textured but i can not find the file.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...00/vivpic1.jpg

Great job ! Almost seems real life

Kris that is a viv to be envied :drool: for sure [not to mention the pics are still in the post which is good :nod: ].

Did some of those cork pieces already have plants growing on them?.. that's what it looked like in the photos..

Could you post an update pic on the viv? I would love to see how it has grown in :) Also how is the Dracula lotax going- did it handle the heat of the viv?

Thanks :)