Dirt Diggler's Reef-pi Build

[Ranjib]

Im testing these vs a black cheap(5 for 10 bucks) pvc insulated one that I got when these sold out. These are much more responsive, yet steadier in the readings. Must be the thermal conductive grease that the amazon description says the probes are filled with.

Interesting ...

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Im testing these vs a black cheap(5 for 10 bucks) pvc insulated one that I got when these sold out. These are much more responsive, yet steadier in the readings. Must be the thermal conductive grease that the amazon description says the probes are filled with.

Can you share some pictures of them?

 

[Bigtrout]

Of the probes themselves?
Yes sure can

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Of the probes themselves?
Yes sure can

Thanks

 

[Bigtrout]

Heres a temp probe comparison.

Cheap probes=28awg conductors, thin pvc insulation, shrink tube sealed probe, probe made from 304 stainless was .4 degrees F low compared to calibrated NTC thermistor, readings "jumpier", responds slower to temp change

Better probes=24awg conductors, thick silicone high temp insulation, shielded, double roll crimp sealed probe, probe polished 316 stainless, was within .1 F of the NTC thermistor, readings smoother, responds faster to temp changes.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Cheap probes=28awg conductors, thin pvc insulation, shrink tube sealed probe, probe made from 304 stainless was .4 degrees F low compared to calibrated NTC thermistor, readings "jumpier", responds slower to temp change

Better probes=24awg conductors, thick silicone high temp insulation, shielded, double roll crimp sealed probe, probe polished 316 stainless, was within .1 F of the NTC thermistor, readings smoother, responds faster to temp changes.

Ah, I thought you have found a new type. The orange ones rock.

 

[Ranjib]

drok ones look really good quality.

 

[Diamond1]

Those probes look good.

 

[Bigtrout]

Those probes look good.

So far they have performed flawlessly, I now have 4 of them. Testing shows they all read within .1125 degrees F of each other!

Anyone who is looking for good temp probes heres the link again:
https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Tempera...SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=drok+ds18b20&psc=1

 

[Ranjib]

So far they have performed flawlessly, I now have 4 of them. Testing shows they all read within .1125 degrees F of each other!

Anyone who is looking for good temp probes heres the link again:
https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Tempera...SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=drok+ds18b20&psc=1

I’ll update the official amazon bom list with these probes

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

@Ranjib What is this error, and how do I address it?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

So I changed the height of the objects on the dashboard, and I have a lot more granularity on the changes the sensors are picking up.

 

[Ranjib]

@Ranjib What is this error, and how do I address it?

In your telemetry configuration adafruit username is valid ? What about email username ?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Is it possible to clear the history of a single device, like the ATO pump for example @Ranjib?

 

[Ranjib]

Is it possible to clear the history of a single device, like the ATO pump for example @Ranjib?

Nope. Delete and recreate.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Nope. Delete and recreate.

Thanks! I saw your post about the flu. Be sure you get rest, and hydrate!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

@Bigtrout @Diamond1 @Ranjib @theatrus
I'm sure I've asked this question before, but which direction did you all go with your doing pumps? What are the pro and cons of 5v vs 12v? I'm researching dosing 2 part right now to make sure I can meet the needs of the corals and inverts I plan on keeping, so I think I'll be good with 2 pumps, but does the pico board allow for a 3rd? Can a jebao be cracked open to work with reef-pi?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Also, there really ought to be a reef-pi badge for folks who built their own controller and another badge for the key devs. I can approach the site admins if you all are ok with that.

 

[Bigtrout]

@Bigtrout @Diamond1 @Ranjib @theatrus
I'm sure I've asked this question before, but which direction did you all go with your doing pumps? What are the pro and cons of 5v vs 12v? I'm researching dosing 2 part right now to make sure I can meet the needs of the corals and inverts I plan on keeping, so I think I'll be good with 2 pumps, but does the pico board allow for a 3rd? Can a jebao be cracked open to work with reef-pi?

Cant really help on the dosing, im freshwater planted so dont need to mess with dosers, so i havent really looked into them and how to control.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Cant really help on the dosing, im freshwater planted so dont need to mess with dosers, so i havent really looked into them and how to control.

Fair enough. You don't dose ferts or anything?