DIY Radeon clone?

[joandrescg]

Hello,
I am following this post because I want to build my DIY led lamp. Somebody knows about open source led controller like an storm x or bluefish. The main features I would like to have is:
Individual channel control
Control from mobile application
Sunrise / sunset
Moon Phase

Thanks,

 

[b4tn]

I’m going to jump on this thread. I saw a pair of radeons over a tank yesterday and decided that’s what I want for lights. But I’m not paying $700 x3 for a set lol. The noopsch lights look very cool but according to the recommendation of 6 lights over a 4 ft tank it’s more than I want to spend also. I would rather build my own to my own spec. I will be using a reefpi to control them I just have to decide how many channels I want and what pucks to use. I skimmed the thread but need to read a little more in depth and figure out an enclosure.

 

[theatrus]

I’m going to jump on this thread. I saw a pair of radeons over a tank yesterday and decided that’s what I want for lights. But I’m not paying $700 x3 for a set lol. The noopsch lights look very cool but according to the recommendation of 6 lights over a 4 ft tank it’s more than I want to spend also. I would rather build my own to my own spec. I will be using a reefpi to control them I just have to decide how many channels I want and what pucks to use. I skimmed the thread but need to read a little more in depth and figure out an enclosure.

Enclosures are always the harder part. There are a few ready made options (MakersLED, the RapidLED boxes). I end up using shells made from acrylic since I have the equipment to cut them (laser).

 

[theatrus]

Hello,
I am following this post because I want to build my DIY led lamp. Somebody knows about open source led controller like an storm x or bluefish. The main features I would like to have is:
Individual channel control
Control from mobile application
Sunrise / sunset
Moon Phase

Thanks,

Bluefish wouldn’t be considered open source, but will do what you need. ReefPi is another open source option.

 

[rushbattle]

Bluefish wouldn’t be considered open source, but will do what you need. ReefPi is another open source option.

Mr. Threatrus, are there any plans to implement a solution with higher switching frequency than PCA9685 for use with reef-pi and drivers like yours?

Edit: Also, do you know why Ada board only supports 1.5kHz? It looks like it has a 25MHz clock on the chip, doesn't make sense to me but I am ignorant.

 

[theatrus]

Mr. Threatrus, are there any plans to implement a solution with higher switching frequency than PCA9685 for use with reef-pi and drivers like yours?

Edit: Also, do you know why Ada board only supports 1.5kHz? It looks like it has a 25MHz clock on the chip, doesn't make sense to me but I am ignorant.

Yes, there is. However, the LDD drivers won’t be able to support it, so I’m unsure how many will want to go this path.

The PCA9685 has a number of clock divides coupled with the 12 bit counter, so it’s really the logical max for it. I’d like to see 30-60kHz be the default, but again, LDD limits.

 

[rushbattle]

Yes, there is. However, the LDD drivers won’t be able to support it, so I’m unsure how many will want to go this path.

The PCA9685 has a number of clock divides coupled with the 12 bit counter, so it’s really the logical max for it. I’d like to see 30-60kHz be the default, but again, LDD limits.

Well maybe they will see the value in other drivers after thinking about frequency if we have another option :)

Thanks for the insight!

 

[Kampo]

What's your concern about the frequency?

 

[theatrus]

What's your concern about the frequency?

My biggest gripe is camera shutter interference especially at low duty cycles.

 

[theatrus]

Well maybe they will see the value in other drivers after thinking about frequency if we have another option :)

Thanks for the insight!

I have something on that front in the works. Integrated controller / dimmer / driver package in one box.

 

[Kampo]

I have something on that front in the works. Integrated controller / dimmer / driver package in one box.

Based on reefpi?

 

[theatrus]

Based on reefpi?

Optional. There is no reason it can’t run stand alone.

 

[Kampo]

Optional. There is no reason it can’t run stand alone.

Ok so basically a bring your own pi/esp)bluefish type board?

 

[rushbattle]

I have something on that front in the works. Integrated controller / dimmer / driver package in one box.

Any solutions for reef-pi and your drivers with higher switching frequency? I already have them, but it would be nice to have a higher frequency than 1550Hz. Excited about your all in one solution! Should make folks lives way easier!

 

[theatrus]

Ok so basically a bring your own pi/esp)bluefish type board?

Nope. All part of the package.

 

[theatrus]

Any solutions for reef-pi and your drivers with higher switching frequency? I already have them, but it would be nice to have a higher frequency than 1550Hz. Excited about your all in one solution! Should make folks lives way easier!

None yet, though emulating a PCA9685 with a suitable micro is not hard.

 

[b4tn]

So I just read through the thread. I am trying to decide if I want to stick with the Ocean Revive lights I currently have that work, or take on a new project and build something exactly the way I want. Having control over 4-6 channels is sounding more and more attractive. Even if I dont change it much it would be nice to really fine tune the spectrum. The only issue I have is so many have thrown out so many different pucks and layouts I am not sure which one would work the best. My tank is 48" long 18" across and 21" deep with a huge pain in the ars center brace. How many of which puck would you all recommend? And where are you all getting custom ones made?

 

[b4tn]

I am thinking 4 of these but where is it that people are going to get these with custom layout?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Channel-...188608?hash=item56afb6ed80:g:V1MAAOSwenlbB9FZ

 

[rushbattle]

None yet, though emulating a PCA9685 with a suitable micro is not hard.

What would it take to, um, incentivize “someone” to do such a thing?

 

[theatrus]

I am thinking 4 of these but where is it that people are going to get these with custom layout?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Channel-...188608?hash=item56afb6ed80:g:V1MAAOSwenlbB9FZ

A few folks were mentioning Kiwilighting. No experience.

I can also do customs of layouts I have.