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Alright, a couple months into owning my Hydros Control4. I have gotten really comfortable with most of it. I want to get more out of my Hydros C4!
Let's run through each port:
Probe Ports (1/2): Easy enough. Also why I chose the C4 over C2. Just pH probe currently.
Sense Ports (2/4): Using, just not to full potential. I need to pick up a couple more sensors (leak rope!) to get the most out of them. Currently Temp Sensor and a water level sensor is in transit which will monitor my ATO reservoir level.
Command (0/2): No use atm
Drive Ports (0/2): ?
0-10v (0/2): ?
WiFi Strip (4/4): Controls my Return (VarioS6), Skimmer (RSK300), MP40, and 2 other jank Powerheads (single plug).
WiFi Plug (0/1): Will connect ATO once I upgrade from stock. Currently on my nano upstairs just to test things.
USB (1/4): Just have my Wyze Cam in sump hooked up atm.
So... About these 0-10v and Drive Ports. I don't really know how to utilize them? I don't understand them in the first place, so that makes it even harder.
It doesn't appear that any of my pumps can use these ports (Varios6, MP40) without the WaveEngine. I currently not planning to use the Hydros ATO. So... what CAN I do? I am not crazy tech heavy yet, so I don't even know if I even have anything to utilize them.
What are some basic to intermediate type things to use with these ports? I don't think any advanced "things" are going to really benefit me as I am not crazy tech heavy yet.
I don't feel like I NEED to use those ports, but I WANT to use them to make me feel like I am getting more out of my C4. Any and all suggestions welcome.
Current equipment List
Red Sea XL300
Return: VariouS6
Flow: Mp40 and 2 jank other powerheads
Skimmer: RSK300
Light: Kessil AP9x
BRS Inkbird temp
Control4
-Power Strip
-Power Plug
-Temp Sensor
-pH Probe
- Water Level Sensor (ATO level)
Let's run through each port:
Probe Ports (1/2): Easy enough. Also why I chose the C4 over C2. Just pH probe currently.
Sense Ports (2/4): Using, just not to full potential. I need to pick up a couple more sensors (leak rope!) to get the most out of them. Currently Temp Sensor and a water level sensor is in transit which will monitor my ATO reservoir level.
Command (0/2): No use atm
Drive Ports (0/2): ?
0-10v (0/2): ?
WiFi Strip (4/4): Controls my Return (VarioS6), Skimmer (RSK300), MP40, and 2 other jank Powerheads (single plug).
WiFi Plug (0/1): Will connect ATO once I upgrade from stock. Currently on my nano upstairs just to test things.
USB (1/4): Just have my Wyze Cam in sump hooked up atm.
So... About these 0-10v and Drive Ports. I don't really know how to utilize them? I don't understand them in the first place, so that makes it even harder.
It doesn't appear that any of my pumps can use these ports (Varios6, MP40) without the WaveEngine. I currently not planning to use the Hydros ATO. So... what CAN I do? I am not crazy tech heavy yet, so I don't even know if I even have anything to utilize them.
What are some basic to intermediate type things to use with these ports? I don't think any advanced "things" are going to really benefit me as I am not crazy tech heavy yet.
I don't feel like I NEED to use those ports, but I WANT to use them to make me feel like I am getting more out of my C4. Any and all suggestions welcome.
Current equipment List
Red Sea XL300
Return: VariouS6
Flow: Mp40 and 2 jank other powerheads
Skimmer: RSK300
Light: Kessil AP9x
BRS Inkbird temp
Control4
-Power Strip
-Power Plug
-Temp Sensor
-pH Probe
- Water Level Sensor (ATO level)