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.
Yeah, I have to come up with some ideas around this. Exactly what you would like to see? Its a timer + duration + speed thing
https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/pull/648
This looks good to me. Keep us postedRight, 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.
I haven't gotten to dosers yet but similar to what the thermostat and heater graph look like?
Mine annoys me too. I am more simple but the are numbers as "powerbar-outlet#". they do not go in order and it frustrates me.
Thanks Ranjib, is that the correct type of relay? Any tips for a newbie how to wire it up please?
Thank you. Sps Looks very nice. Can’t wait till they grow out :-) . Keep us postedJust wanted to say thanks to all that contribute to this project, although my reef is small it really gives me a peace knowing i get text with issues and it make the everyday much easier, sometime i'll trust it to dose but really fear a mechanical relay failure on the closed "on" position. Thinking I may daisy chain 2 relays so if one failed on, the other would be open.
A couple shots, frags starting to color encrust. Tyree undata (from my old tank that was tore down 10+ years back), JF flame started as just a tiny nub, and RR grape juice, purple sescale. That is a garf bonsai very browned out rescue piece behind the undata. Yep kinda like the older stuff.
I just pushed a change that will sort them by their creation order. Is it make sense to order them by name ?Mine annoys me too. I am more simple but the are numbers as "powerbar-outlet#". they do not go in order and it frustrates me.
Yeah, I think I have some idea now. Let’s wait till 2.0 is out of the door , may be 2.1
When you say you "pushed a change" , how do we apply said change? Latest update is still rc3, reload with that software?
Very easy to hook up to the pi. vcc is the power pin, it will connect to the pi's 3.3v pin, gnd is ground, it will hook up to a ground pin on the pi. in1 and in2 are the signal connections, they will hook up the gpio pins that you choose to select via software to control each relay. These are the same connections no matter if you have a single, 2 channel or 8 channel relay, just more gpio pins are used the more relays you are controlling. https://learn.adafruit.com/users/ranjib If you haven't already found this guide, start here to get a better understanding of the workings.
I prefer name Here because it helps me keep the back end (config tab) straight. on the front, I use the vanity names of the device.
Those relays can control most AC equipment across the globe . But they need 12v, how you plan to power the pi? We need your full bill of materials
