reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

[ScottBrew]

https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Stereo...tor+female&dpPl=1&dpID=415VHIw37IL&ref=plSrch Much more robust. Sorry, should have linked in first reply but cell signal is poor.

 

[pdisner]

Here: https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-it-yourself-diy.378/

What’s this about?

 

[Tenny]

All this talk about connectors... when I used to build 100w COB LED's I would always go for these type of connectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Black-...=item5d79177140:g:DX0AAOSw43haOwvN:rk:20:pf:0

or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-IP68...ac168df4:m:mpjhAQZRL1tSNhhv1pCpYIg:rk:59:pf:0

Depending on how much voltage and how many pins I would need. I prefer the first ones as they are easier to just connect into and then add marine grade heat shrink.

I have some left over ones (like the first link) that I plan on using for the temperature probes for the reefpi.

Just throwing it out there for someone looking for an easy waterproof connector. So much better than the automotive style ones... I hate those.

 

[ScottBrew]

All this talk about connectors... when I used to build 100w COB LED's I would always go for these type of connectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Black-...=item5d79177140:g:DX0AAOSw43haOwvN:rk:20:pf:0

or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-IP68...ac168df4:m:mpjhAQZRL1tSNhhv1pCpYIg:rk:59:pf:0

Depending on how much voltage and how many pins I would need. I prefer the first ones as they are easier to just connect into and then add marine grade heat shrink.

I have some left over ones (like the first link) that I plan on using for the temperature probes for the reefpi.

Just throwing it out there for someone looking for an easy waterproof connector. So much better than the automotive style ones... I hate those.

Those are great! Looks like the same connectors my main pump uses that I just bought an extension cable for.

 

[Ranjib]

All this talk about connectors... when I used to build 100w COB LED's I would always go for these type of connectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Black-...=item5d79177140:g:DX0AAOSw43haOwvN:rk:20:pf:0

or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-IP68...ac168df4:m:mpjhAQZRL1tSNhhv1pCpYIg:rk:59:pf:0

Depending on how much voltage and how many pins I would need. I prefer the first ones as they are easier to just connect into and then add marine grade heat shrink.

I have some left over ones (like the first link) that I plan on using for the temperature probes for the reefpi.

Just throwing it out there for someone looking for an easy waterproof connector. So much better than the automotive style ones... I hate those.

These are mini DIN connectors, I think. Mini xlr is also somewhat similar

 

[crusso1993]

All this talk about connectors... when I used to build 100w COB LED's I would always go for these type of connectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Black-...=item5d79177140:g:DX0AAOSw43haOwvN:rk:20:pf:0

or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-IP68...ac168df4:m:mpjhAQZRL1tSNhhv1pCpYIg:rk:59:pf:0

Depending on how much voltage and how many pins I would need. I prefer the first ones as they are easier to just connect into and then add marine grade heat shrink.

I have some left over ones (like the first link) that I plan on using for the temperature probes for the reefpi.

Just throwing it out there for someone looking for an easy waterproof connector. So much better than the automotive style ones... I hate those.

The first one is what I was trying to recommend via one of the links I provided. I didn't have the time to look them up on the sites though. Thanks for providing the ebay links! @Tenny

 

[pickupman66]

All this talk about connectors... when I used to build 100w COB LED's I would always go for these type of connectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Black-...=item5d79177140:g:DX0AAOSw43haOwvN:rk:20:pf:0



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These are same as jebao uses so these will help coming up. Thanks.

 

[Schreiber]

Soooo, got a situation on my hands. What is the latest stable release? I tried updating to 2.0 today & it won't work at all. It's not letting me add equipment to my outlets, so I can't set timers up. Leaving for a week tomorrow & I'm definitely coming back to a dead tank if I don't get this fixed, lol. I know I probably shouldn't have messed with this the day before leaving, but I make bad decisions.

 

[Ranjib]

Soooo, got a situation on my hands. What is the latest stable release? I tried updating to 2.0 today & it won't work at all. It's not letting me add equipment to my outlets, so I can't set timers up. Leaving for a week tomorrow & I'm definitely coming back to a dead tank if I don't get this fixed, lol. I know I probably shouldn't have messed with this the day before leaving, but I make bad decisions.

What version you are using?
I would say install 2.0.0-rc3 and reconfigure your setup.

 

[Joseph Lim]

https://www.dfrobot.com/wiki/index....sor_XKC-Y25-T12V_SKU:_SEN0204#Pin_Description

can this be used with reef pi?

 

[Ranjib]

https://www.dfrobot.com/wiki/index....sor_XKC-Y25-T12V_SKU:_SEN0204#Pin_Description

can this be used with reef pi?

yes. i have not personally used it, but from the circuit diagram, it should be exactly same as optical sensors.

 

[Joseph Lim]

yes. i have not personally used it, but from the circuit diagram, it should be exactly same as optical sensors.

thanks @Ranjib. will try this out.

 

[b4tn]

This is kind of nitnoy not important. But is there a way to order the connectors list. I was doing 1., 2., 3., etc which only works till 9. The motor lines for some reason appear where ever they want no matter what I name them. Not super important. Just helps me keep equipment organized.

 

[Schreiber]

What version you are using?
I would say install 2.0.0-rc3 and reconfigure your setup.

I reverted back to 1.3. I tried 2.0.0 & it had a lot of problems on my end.

 

[Toby Lever]

Right, here goes. I am no wiring genius!

I am going to get started on a Reef-pi build but going to do it step by step (ato, power control, temp control to follow) as Im Reefing on a tight budget although not sure that is possible! ££££$$$$$

First step is to convert my two channel blue/white led light (until I can afford a better light setup) into timer controlled by adding 2x 12v relays after the power supply. There are three wires to the lamp from the power supply to the lamp. Im assuming a wire for each channel and a common ground?

Any guidance on what initially I need to procure and how best to wire it would be much appreciated. Not 100% sure that this is the correct relay?

Many thanks
Toby

- Raspberry Pi Zero WH (with pre-soldered header)
https://thepihut.com/collections/raspberry-pi/products/raspberry-pi-zero-wh-with-pre-soldered-header
- 5V 3A Micro USB Mains Power Supply 3 Pin for Raspberry Pi
- 2 channel 12v relay

- SD Card
- Jumper wires
- Project box
- Pair of IP65 3pin wired plug/socket to match the connectors . (Save cutting the existing cable)


My light but its a 900mm long one.

 

[ScottBrew]

This is kind of nitnoy not important. But is there a way to order the connectors list. I was doing 1., 2., 3., etc which only works till 9. The motor lines for some reason appear where ever they want no matter what I name them. Not super important. Just helps me keep equipment organized.

Try numbering them 01, 02, 03, etc. Without the zero in front of your single digits, 10 is seen as the number after 1, 20 would be seen as the number after 2 and so on.

 

[b4tn]

Try numbering them 01, 02, 03, etc. Without the zero in front of your single digits, 10 is seen as the number after 1, 20 would be seen as the number after 2 and so on.

Its strange, the "motor" connectors appear wherever they want regardless of what you name them. Its not a big deal just my OCD kicking in lol

@Ranjib are there any future plans to create a dashboard/graph/log for doser use?

 

[Des Westcott]

I'd like to be able to drag them into any order I wanted them. Or have a "Move Up" and "Move Down" option. But that's just pie in the sky wishlist stuff. Much better to have the system rock solid like it is and minor UI wishes.

 

[b4tn]

I'd like to be able to drag them into any order I wanted them. Or have a "Move Up" and "Move Down" option. But that's just pie in the sky wishlist stuff. Much better to have the system rock solid like it is and minor UI wishes.

Agreed!!

 

[Ranjib]

Its strange, the "motor" connectors appear wherever they want regardless of what you name them. Its not a big deal just my OCD kicking in lol

@Ranjib are there any future plans to create a dashboard/graph/log for doser use?

Yeah, I have to come up with some ideas around this. Exactly what you would like to see? Its a timer + duration + speed thing