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https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/pull/648
So, all items will be listed in order they were created... not draggable.. but at least its not random.
reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.
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So, all items will be listed in order they were created... not draggable.. but at least its not random.
OP
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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.
b4tn
Valuable Member
I think the most important part for me would be to be able to see a record of times the pump was active. Right now I am not at home playing with the doser timer and I have no idea if the pump came on at my set time or not. Maybe something like the CPU graph but in a square wave so to speak that shows times on and for how long then maybe a separate line like the memory graph that shows speed or maybe the height of the on time could be speed? .
speedstar
Well-Known Member
Just 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.
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.
ScottBrew
Active Member
I haven't gotten to dosers yet but similar to what the thermostat and heater graph look like?
pickupman66
5000 Club Member
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.
Toby Lever
New Member
Thanks Ranjib, is that the correct type of relay? Any tips for a newbie how to wire it up please?
OP
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Thank you. Sps Looks very nice. Can’t wait till they grow outJust 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.
. Keep us posted
OP
OP
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.
OP
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Yeah, I think I have some idea now. Let’s wait till 2.0 is out of the door , may be 2.1
ScottBrew
Active Member
When you say you "pushed a change" , how do we apply said change? Latest update is still rc3, reload with that software?
Mandelstam
Well-Known Member
Check out this build thread for great tips:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reef-pi-build.482170/
Also check out build guides on reef-pi.com
https://learn.adafruit.com/reef-pi-power-controller
ScottBrew
Active Member
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.
pickupman66
5000 Club Member
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.
OP
OP
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
OP
OP
Nah. It means I have developed the change required and it’s in master (from where next releas will be cut). So it will be out in 2.0. You have to wait till next release . We don’t support auto update yet
Looking for help on my build total newb here.
Im following the excellent guide on adafruit by Ranjib and im having problems controlling the american dj srp8.
Here are the problems im having.
1) after adding connector and eqipment to test i only heard the click on my intial on press.
Now there is no noise when toggeling off/on.
Only the channel 1 plug is working but it stays on.
None of the other channels are working.
Anyone can spot what i did wrong or what needs to be tested?
Thanks
Cory
Im following the excellent guide on adafruit by Ranjib and im having problems controlling the american dj srp8.
Here are the problems im having.
1) after adding connector and eqipment to test i only heard the click on my intial on press.
Now there is no noise when toggeling off/on.
Only the channel 1 plug is working but it stays on.
None of the other channels are working.
Anyone can spot what i did wrong or what needs to be tested?
Thanks
Cory
Toby Lever
New Member
The pi will be powered by a 5v 3A mains supply.
The relays will be powered by the 12v from the led light supply.
Is that cool?
Thanks for your help
LionHeart2017
Active Member
@Ranjib, regarding the dashboard bug, I have just equipment showing as first picture, if I add a row as second picture and update and go back to dashboard, that's when the error shows "something went wrong" message gets stuck, but I just found out if I refresh and very quickly can hit the configure dashboard button(it flashes up and disappears very very fast) I can get back in and change it back and get a working dashboard, I'm running latest release and a pi0w.
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