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

[Des Westcott]

I'll keep in mind that, this is a minor improvement though, since you can see the equipment if you mouse over it.
On a related use case, we are thinking about having a macro specific chart. Infact instead of chart we should call it widget, since it will be a collection of buttons, and you can directly start/stop them, instead of just observing their current state (which the chart does right now)

I agree. The axis labels is a really minor thing. Its more visually appealing than anything else.

I really like the idea of the "widget". You could probably get rid of the Equipment tab completely and have the declaration of equipment under Configuration where you declare the jacks, inlets and outlets.

Awesome ideas you guys are coming up with.

 

[Hookster15]

Ranjib,

Love the new release, looks great . Thank you for all your work.

 

[Ranjib]

Ranjib,

Love the new release, looks great . Thank you for all your work.

Thank you.
Were you able to get it running?

 

[MaccaPopEye]

Actually, I changed the wavemaker to another relay and promptly burned that one as well. I have been advised that it is more than likely an inductive load as the wavemaker only draws 1A, but the relay is rated to 10A. I've been advised the following "
[11:46, 8/13/2018] Gaven Marines: If the 220v side then yes I really think that is the problem.
[11:47, 8/13/2018] Gaven Marines: Order a 1N4007 and place across the output of the relay. Make sure polarity correct. Leaded component. Will sort that out 100%"

That's really interesting. I don't know much about inductive loads and relays as I'm new to all this stuff. But all pumps are inductive loads so I wonder why your RW8 is doing that and no one else has has issues with their pumps or wave makers.

Do you have another RW8 you could plug that in to see if it is an issue with just the one pump? With work and study atm It's still going to be a while before I get mine up and running (always more delays :( ) but I will plug one of my RW8's in when I do and see what happens.

I'll keep in mind that, this is a minor improvement though, since you can see the equipment if you mouse over it.
On a related use case, we are thinking about having a macro specific chart. Infact instead of chart we should call it widget, since it will be a collection of buttons, and you can directly start/stop them, instead of just observing their current state (which the chart does right now)

The idea of a macro widget sounds great. I also think the equipment chart being vertical would be better too, more so for those who have lots of sockets :) the latest update is looking great!

 

[Hookster15]

Thank you.
Were you able to get it running?

yes, i replied to you, thank you again. now the question i think i'm going to do a wave power head control with the light control. I do not have leds so I will use it to control power heads. I'm not sure i need to look at the power heads.

 

[wykat]

Question: How much current do 0-10V PWM modules require per channel? Would like to get away from the LM7810

 

[Des Westcott]

That's really interesting. I don't know much about inductive loads and relays as I'm new to all this stuff. But all pumps are inductive loads so I wonder why your RW8 is doing that and no one else has has issues with their pumps or wave makers.

Do you have another RW8 you could plug that in to see if it is an issue with just the one pump? With work and study atm It's still going to be a while before I get mine up and running (always more delays :( ) but I will plug one of my RW8's in when I do and see what happens.

Apparently, it has to do with the converter ie 220VAD - 24VDC and switching that. That's what causes the load - I don't actually know.:confused:

All I do know, is that I can switch my heaters which are more than a 1A draw no problem.

 

[MaccaPopEye]

Apparently, it has to do with the converter ie 220VAD - 24VDC and switching that. That's what causes the load - I don't actually know.:confused:

All I do know, is that I can switch my heaters which are more than a 1A draw no problem.

Thanks thats really interesting :) I'll hopefully get mine going eventually and will report back if I have any issues!

 

[MaccaPopEye]

I finally have a semi-final version of my Reef-Pi brain housing printed out. After the first one failed right at the end and warped off the bed (not very common with PLA) and the second one got half way before we had a power outage :/

I also decided to edit the CAD files so that the box didn't split half way up and instead it was all one piece with just a thin lid. I realized if I had to change anything inside it would be difficult to open with half the sockets going one way and the other half going another way. I might also change the power board files to be similar, but I'm half way throw printing them atm so that's a job for later.

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Obviously I don't have time to wire everything up yet but the components all fit :) I've also still got the breadboard pcb there in case there is any circuits I need that aren't on the HAT (which I am keen butt to get)

 

[janos]

Look like you just made the "miracle happens" Look like a beauty and will work like a charm. Very nice.

 

[Ranjib]

Question: How much current do 0-10V PWM modules require per channel? Would like to get away from the LM7810

Depends upon what light you are powering, Kessil draws 20-70ma per channel. I have a moonlight (biocube led strip) thats directly controlled (i.e. the pwm directly powers the light) and draws around 1A, i use a logic level power mosfet for that

 

[Des Westcott]

Just a quick one.... I have noticed that the alerts are missing from the ATO module.

Is this a change that was made?

 

[Ranjib]

Just a quick one.... I have noticed that the alerts are missing from the ATO module.

Is this a change that was made?

Nope.. of this is correct, then its a bug. I'll look into it ,

 

[Ranjib]

I finally have a semi-final version of my Reef-Pi brain housing printed out. After the first one failed right at the end and warped off the bed (not very common with PLA) and the second one got half way before we had a power outage :/

I also decided to edit the CAD files so that the box didn't split half way up and instead it was all one piece with just a thin lid. I realized if I had to change anything inside it would be difficult to open with half the sockets going one way and the other half going another way. I might also change the power board files to be similar, but I'm half way throw printing them atm so that's a job for later.

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Obviously I don't have time to wire everything up yet but the components all fit :) I've also still got the breadboard pcb there in case there is any circuits I need that aren't on the HAT (which I am keen *** to get)

This is stunning! :-) . Your build can compete with the commercial controllers :-0)

 

[Trickman2]

I finally have a semi-final version of my Reef-Pi brain housing printed out. After the first one failed right at the end and warped off the bed (not very common with PLA) and the second one got half way before we had a power outage :/

I also decided to edit the CAD files so that the box didn't split half way up and instead it was all one piece with just a thin lid. I realized if I had to change anything inside it would be difficult to open with half the sockets going one way and the other half going another way. I might also change the power board files to be similar, but I'm half way throw printing them atm so that's a job for later.

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Obviously I don't have time to wire everything up yet but the components all fit :) I've also still got the breadboard pcb there in case there is any circuits I need that aren't on the HAT (which I am keen *** to get)

Cool, when are you going to hook everyone up with the files to print this out? :-)

 

[Ranjib]

Cool, when are you going to hook everyone up with the files to print this out? :)

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3024281

 

[sjeff35]

Cool, when are you going to hook everyone up with the files to print this out? :)

I think this is it

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3024281

 

[MaccaPopEye]

This is stunning! :) . Your build can compete with the commercial controllers :-0)

Thanks Ranjib, I can't wait to get my hands on one of the HATs and get it running! (just waiting for confirmation that the PWM boards are also working so I can order them togeather).

Cool, when are you going to hook everyone up with the files to print this out? :)

I see Ranjib and Sjeff already beat me to it haha. I have made a couple of minor changes to the CAD files so I will update the files online this afternoon or tomorrow :)

But the V1 files are already up including all of the fusion files, so if you want to edit them yourself to make them suit your purposes then, go nuts! :)

 

[wykat]

Thanks Ranjib, I can't wait to get my hands on one of the HATs and get it running! (just waiting for confirmation that the PWM boards are also working so I can order them togeather).

The PWM boards are on their way to me. They were ordered on 14 Aug. Shipment should take 2-4 weeks (other forums claim normally 17 days). Present shipment status is:

• 2018-08-21 23:30:59 Hand over to airline.

• 2018-08-21 15:45:00 Service provider received shipment information .

• 2018-08-21 15:24:01 Depart from facility to service provider.

• 2018-08-17 21:41:02 Shipment arrived at facility and measured.

• 2018-08-17 21:41:02 Fpx pciked up shipment.

• 2018-08-16 08:36:23 Shipment information received

So with some luck they will arrive next week :)

Will definitely also have a look at your housing :cool:. Temperatures will drop as of tomorrow so then I can start using my 3D printers again :D (We've had the longest heatwave ever measured and no Airconditioner, so not a good time to heat up further with 3D printing)

 

[Ranjib]

Getting started on 2.0 documentation , theres a lot to be done, I’m thinking of covering at least these

• Update all existing guides with 2.0 specific things (like ULN2803 & ADJ powerstrip in power controller, pi based pwm in lighting controller, multi ato, multi-temperature sensors etc)
• Add new build guides for new 2.0 modules (ph, doser, macro, camera )
• Update general guides (housing will include plastic enclosures, 3d printed parts design files, new wiring connectors and color-coded circuits etc)
• Add build images, screenshots and possibly videos as part of the guides
• Publish comprehensive copies of the guides to learn.adafruit.com as well.

Let me know if you think I should add anything extra.