My Reef pi build - Well, my Viparspectra PWM light controller :D

[ph123uk]

Me until I get my new company car, then she gets it haha

 

[Diamond1]

Nice shoes!!!

 

[Mendeln]

Nearly!!

I'm a simple German, I see Audi I upvote

 

[ph123uk]

Tiny amount of progress as had 5 mins spare!

 

[crusso1993]

Tiny amount of progress as had 5 mins spare!

Well, if you weren't zipping all over London looking cool in that little zippy car, you'd have more time!

 

[ph123uk]

Not London! Ewwwww, Yorkshire man here

 

[crusso1993]

Not London! Ewwwww, Yorkshire man here

Well, I must agree with you there. Yorkshire is MUCH better than London!

 

[Ranjib]

@ph123uk dis you get this working? Let us know if you need any help

 

[ph123uk]

Hey,

Not as yet, haven't got any further than the above, will hopefully have time next Weekend

 

[crusso1993]

Hey,

Not as yet, haven't got any further than the above, will hopefully have time next Weekend

Hope all is well and your delay has been caused by fun with the zippy car and wife!

 

[ph123uk]

Yea, all is good, just need more time! (as i'm sure everyone does!) - Literally just need some 8 core flex cable / 2 x 4 core and I can get it up and running!

 

[User]

Quick couple questions-

Does the viparspectra take 0-5v or 0-10v dimming?

Do you have a pic of the driver info?

I have a viparspectra 165 timer that I want to add s coralux storm controller to. It uses 0-5v dimming

Thanks

 

[ph123uk]

3.3v pwm for the control, picture below shows wiring details

 

[User]

3.3v pwm for the control, picture below shows wiring details

Thanks. Unfortunately that’s incompatible with my controller.

Looks like I’ll be continuing my full diy build

Thanks!

 

[ph123uk]

Aye, i looked at numerous controllers and that's why I went with a reefpi build,given the native pwm on the Pi is 3.3v

 

[crusso1993]

Hey maaaaannnn.... what's the buzz?

 

[ph123uk]

Well, no progress on the light dimming, as I accidentally upgraded my display tank...…



Getting there, but had a disaster today when my heater stuck on last night - also had to remove my sixline wrasse as he decided to turn into Jaws and literally hunt all the other tankmates

So needless to say I've had a ****** day today so far.

 

[crusso1993]

Well, no progress on the light dimming, as I accidentally upgraded my display tank...…



Getting there, but had a disaster today when my heater stuck on last night - also had to remove my sixline wrasse as he decided to turn into Jaws and literally hunt all the other tankmates

So needless to say I've had a ****** day today so far.

I'm digging the accidental upgrade! However, sorry to hear of the misfortunes you've experienced. Wishing you better luck for the future!

 

[ph123uk]

After just looking back at my picture of my soldering at work, I think ive soldered it wrong, the 2 x blue wires are next to each other, however the pin spacing of the connectors is one apart - need to check that tonight - stupid me

 

[ph123uk]

So, i've decided I need a temp controller too, and would like some outlets....you guys are so lucky having such small power sockets - we have to buy massive 2 gang ones - its going to be massive (if I ever get around to it)