Hydros button box questions

pgravis · Nov 1, 2021

Just picked up a new hydros controller and wave engine. Pretty stoked to be migrating away from my old controller.
does anyone here have experience making their own hydros button box?
I want to make one to control a feed mode/maintenance mode etc. and I have specific buttons I would like to use, so I just need the electronics. However i am a little confused. I have been looking at Harry’s Aquatics website , would I need both the pcb board and the breakout box, or just the breakout box? Or just the pcb board? I’m hoping someone can make it make sense!
I am also wanting the buttons to trigger an indicator light to signal it is in effect and to add an element of design to the button box. Is there a way to do this with a drive port or 0-10v port, or would I need to wire the lights to a plug and use the controlled outlets?

n2585722 · Nov 1, 2021

Have checked out the DIY section on the Hydros forum. Here is a link to one thread on the breakout boxes.

DIY 0-10V Input Switch Box (5 Switches)

Here is a simple way to use one of your 0-10V inputs and have 5 discrete switch inputs for 1V/2V/3V/4V/5V levels. This leverages the onboard 5V DC pin and uses a resistor ladder to create multiple voltages. Note that only 1 switch can be active at a time so momentary switches are recommended...

forum.coralvuehydros.com

JeffB418 · Jan 6, 2022

pgravis said:
Just picked up a new hydros controller and wave engine. Pretty stoked to be migrating away from my old controller.
does anyone here have experience making their own hydros button box?
I want to make one to control a feed mode/maintenance mode etc. and I have specific buttons I would like to use, so I just need the electronics. However i am a little confused. I have been looking at Harry’s Aquatics website , would I need both the pcb board and the breakout box, or just the breakout box? Or just the pcb board? I’m hoping someone can make it make sense!
I am also wanting the buttons to trigger an indicator light to signal it is in effect and to add an element of design to the button box. Is there a way to do this with a drive port or 0-10v port, or would I need to wire the lights to a plug and use the controlled outlets?

This one you would just need the box and an open 0-10V INPUT port:

Hydros Push Button Box (1 Channel) | JB Aquatics LLC

Available for order! Units can take up to 1 week to ship, units are built to order. Typically I try my best to turn orders ASAP.Version Update: Now available in 2 versions. Standard has only 1 GX12-6 port and Pass-Thru Version which has 2 GX12-6 ports. Most cases do not require 2 ports unless...

www.jbaquaticsllc.com