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

[iamdan]

I had that happen once... not sure what happened..did what you did as well.

Can be a multitude of things like wether or not you are running raspbian buster or bullseye and the latest updates, can be your wifi/modem/router regardless wether reef-pi connected to it via cable or wifi as let’s face it home grade modems are ****e lol

 

[eggi55]

Hello to all reefers
I have a general question about esp32 in connection with the mini pc. The esp32 constantly interrupts the WiFi connection and no, they are not far apart. max 2m.
I would like to use the miniPc instead of the Raspi.
Best regards

 

[ColoredRock]

Can be a multitude of things like wether or not you are running raspbian buster or bullseye and the latest updates, can be your wifi/modem/router regardless wether reef-pi connected to it via cable or wifi as let’s face it home grade modems are ****e lol

I use a UniFi Dream router whichs supports a dedicated 2.4 ghz. wifi (not that the reef-pi needs it to be clear I just run it on my IOT channel)... I chalk it up just like any other computer... and me for that matter... just needs to be rebooted once in a while :)

 

[Sral]

Hello to all reefers
I have a general question about esp32 in connection with the mini pc. The esp32 constantly interrupts the WiFi connection and no, they are not far apart. max 2m.
I would like to use the miniPc instead of the Raspi.
Best regards

Sounds like the ESP crashes and reboots regularly, that's aknown problem currently. There has been an update on the PathVariableHandlers Library that has been used, if I recall my Emails correctly. Might try that and see if it helps.

 

[eggi55]

Sounds like the ESP crashes and reboots regularly, that's aknown problem currently. There has been an update on the PathVariableHandlers Library that has been used, if I recall my Emails correctly. Might try that and see if it helps.

It would be nice if you could help me, otherwise I can bury this with the mini PC.
It's no use to me if the wifi of the esp32 (which is no longer built on) keeps crashing. I also don't understand why you don't use the 266, it's at least stable when it comes to wifi, ic2 works because of the pwm module.

 

[Sral]

It would be nice if you could help me, otherwise I can bury this with the mini PC.
It's no use to me if the wifi of the esp32 (which is no longer built on) keeps crashing. I also don't understand why you don't use the 266, it's at least stable when it comes to wifi, ic2 works because of the pwm module.

It’s not that the WiFi is unstable itself, it’s more that the code regularly causes memory leaks that we haven’t been able to fix yet.

Every time that happens, the ESP has to reboot, resetting the WiFi connection.

It’s fixable, we just haven’t found the solution yet. There is hope though.

 

[eggi55]

Hello
I would like to set up the srt31d in reef-pi.
Is this described somewhere?
and which one exactly is used? There are several.
I would be very happy about some help.

 

[Sral]

Hello
I would like to set up the srt31d in reef-pi.
Is this described somewhere?
and which one exactly is used? There are several.
I would be very happy about some help.

Sry, did you mean the SHT 31 D ?
I think there is little difference between the different vendors, the chip should be the same.

Not sure if there is already a driver in Reef-Pi, but I should be able to adapt my SCD-30 interface in little time if necessary.

 

[Sral]

Hello
I would like to set up the srt31d in reef-pi.
Is this described somewhere?
and which one exactly is used? There are several.
I would be very happy about some help.

Just looked it up in the driver repository on GitHub and there seems to be a driver for the SHT31D. So it should be as simple as installing the pH circuits: connect the sensor to the I2C network, set up the driver and get the data from the driver using analog input connectors. You’ll likely have two „pins“ available on the driver, one for the temperature and one for the humidity data.

 

[geekengineer]

I'm starting to get my tank going more finally. I haven't been around for a while so I may be way behind on what the new updates are etc. I was curious if there would be any features for running two raspberry Pi's together? Meaning having a main reef pi controller in my tank, but I have a second one for my basement water changing/making setup (where some of the pump controls are as well). I noticed there was a way to let a remote pi access the GPIO from another pi. I guess the only other issue is needing an I2C access between them as well or at least transfer some sensor data. I know Ranjib was working on an ESP interface, but I had it planned to use the other remote basement raspberry pi already as well.

 

[Sral]

I'm starting to get my tank going more finally. I haven't been around for a while so I may be way behind on what the new updates are etc. I was curious if there would be any features for running two raspberry Pi's together? Meaning having a main reef pi controller in my tank, but I have a second one for my basement water changing/making setup (where some of the pump controls are as well). I noticed there was a way to let a remote pi access the GPIO from another pi. I guess the only other issue is needing an I2C access between them as well or at least transfer some sensor data. I know Ranjib was working on an ESP interface, but I had it planned to use the other remote basement raspberry pi already as well.

As far as I know it’s planned, but not yet implemented, though I might be wrong.
Do you remember where you saw that ?

 

[Sral]

Just looked it up in the driver repository on GitHub and there seems to be a driver for the SHT31D. So it should be as simple as installing the pH circuits: connect the sensor to the I2C network, set up the driver and get the data from the driver using analog input connectors. You’ll likely have two „pins“ available on the driver, one for the temperature and one for the humidity data.

Short update, we did manage to set up the SHT31D with the native ReefPi driver.
It took a bit of work, since it would not accept the sensor under the correct address of 68 at first, but after deleting everything SHT31D related and setting up the driver again it started to work.

 

[geekengineer]

As far as I know it’s planned, but not yet implemented, though I might be wrong.
Do you remember where you saw that ?

I just noticed that was a feature you could enable on the raspberry pi. I wasn't sure if it had been used with reef-pi or not.

 

[Hugo_Fish]

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[InactiveAcct]

I checked out Hydros controllers at Aquashella - realized the enclosures are project boxes like the ones a lot of us use, it’s the little things in life

 

[theatrus]

I checked out Hydros controllers at Aquashella - realized the enclosures are project boxes like the ones a lot of us use, it’s the little things in life

Those polycarbonate boxes aren't cheap either. Custom plastics are just a huge investment.

 

[Hugo_Fish]

Those polycarbonate boxes aren't cheap either. Custom plastics are just a huge investment.

Psh, I was using the polycarbonate boxes but I found it earlier and better looking to use a shoe box.. not the best ... But it works ..:zany-face:.... I was never the best at designing stuff... Would be interested to see how everyone else did theirs...

 

[InactiveAcct]

Psh, I was using the polycarbonate boxes but I found it earlier and better looking to use a shoe box.. not the best ... But it works ..:zany-face:.... I was never the best at designing stuff... Would be interested to see how everyone else did theirs...

Looks great Hugo, I always underestimate the size of the box I need.

After years of being entirely “functional” today I actually finished up a new relay box with some water proofing and aesthethics in mind

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[Sral]

Psh, I was using the polycarbonate boxes but I found it earlier and better looking to use a shoe box.. not the best ... But it works ..:zany-face:.... I was never the best at designing stuff... Would be interested to see how everyone else did theirs...

Yeah, all the boxes are always too small realy ... :face-with-tears-of-joy:
@Hugo_Fish Here is mine:

The inside of the power and relay module and the sockets:

 

[Hugo_Fish]

Looks great Hugo, I always underestimate the size of the box I need.

After years of being entirely “functional” today I actually finished up a new relay box with some water proofing and aesthethics in mind

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Original

Yeah, all the boxes are always too small realy ... :face-with-tears-of-joy:
@Hugo_Fish Here is mine:

The inside of the power and relay module and the sockets:

looking good !!