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I'm still cycling my tank(freshwater for now) but i thought i would get started on the build thread.
I have finally got my boards in and have started my build.
I layed out and had boards made from Micheal Lane's schematics from tindie.
Next are the ph boards from him as well.(as soon as my wallet gets a little fatter)
I hope its ok to post the link if not let me know and I'll take it off.
www.tindie.com/products/ranthalion/ml-reef-pi-hat-goby/
First time surface mount soldering after 5 years of not touching a iron what a way to get back into my electronics hobby.
And i just got a 3d printer so been going a little crazy with it.
This is what I'm using for my case.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3W77GF/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the power center.
I had already ordered the case but you could probably build the whole thing in this it is huge for a pdc.
The wire gauge is a little small but everything is crimp on connectors so wouldn't be to hard to up its size if its not big enough.(I think its 20 gauge)
And you could omit the switches i left them just in case i need to shut something off in a hurry I'm gonna print a cover for them so they don't accidentally get turned off.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037GPLOE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the power supply.
It is tiny.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DECXUD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Everything is 5 volt or 3.3 volt I am running my relay board at 3.3 volt signal and 5 volt to the jumper connector.
These are the lights i have got.
They are 3.3 volt pwm or analog dimming either one works.
These are the 20 inch long versions they are a little narrower spacing on the leds but they have 16 inch ones like everyone else has.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DRJK18/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are the water level sensors.
Be careful they are 5 volt sensors.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0811GRVJH/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I'm using this 12 volt pumpfor my top off pump.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCK682L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is small and pumps a respectable stream of water but not so much that it disturbs anything in the tank.
This is what I'm using for my cable runs.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TLCLY1P/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is where I'm at. All connections tested and everything works so far.
I have finally got my boards in and have started my build.
I layed out and had boards made from Micheal Lane's schematics from tindie.
Next are the ph boards from him as well.(as soon as my wallet gets a little fatter)
I hope its ok to post the link if not let me know and I'll take it off.
www.tindie.com/products/ranthalion/ml-reef-pi-hat-goby/
First time surface mount soldering after 5 years of not touching a iron what a way to get back into my electronics hobby.
And i just got a 3d printer so been going a little crazy with it.
This is what I'm using for my case.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3W77GF/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the power center.
I had already ordered the case but you could probably build the whole thing in this it is huge for a pdc.
The wire gauge is a little small but everything is crimp on connectors so wouldn't be to hard to up its size if its not big enough.(I think its 20 gauge)
And you could omit the switches i left them just in case i need to shut something off in a hurry I'm gonna print a cover for them so they don't accidentally get turned off.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037GPLOE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the power supply.
It is tiny.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DECXUD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Everything is 5 volt or 3.3 volt I am running my relay board at 3.3 volt signal and 5 volt to the jumper connector.
These are the lights i have got.
They are 3.3 volt pwm or analog dimming either one works.
These are the 20 inch long versions they are a little narrower spacing on the leds but they have 16 inch ones like everyone else has.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DRJK18/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are the water level sensors.
Be careful they are 5 volt sensors.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0811GRVJH/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
t
I'm using this 12 volt pumpfor my top off pump.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCK682L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is small and pumps a respectable stream of water but not so much that it disturbs anything in the tank.
This is what I'm using for my cable runs.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TLCLY1P/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is where I'm at. All connections tested and everything works so far.
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