Vertex Cerebra Forum

reefwiser · Aug 10, 2016

Not responding to you.

slief · Aug 10, 2016

Defiant Arms said:
I completely understand what you're saying was just thinking if you can use the cerebra as a "computer" to change settings via usb and you can remote into the cerebra it would be possible but if you can't use the cerebra like a computer than i see how it wouldn't work.

If you don't have a Profilux, you need the GCC software to control and adjust the lights. GCC will not run on Android OS. As such, it's more involved that just plugging in the USB cable. You need the Mitra driver installed and the GCC program which is a Windows based software application. As such, there is no way to control it or use the Cerebra as a "computer" to control the Mitra. At the end of the day though, what advantage would that offer you. A light like a Mitra is a set it and forget light. Set it up using your laptop or PC and your done. The computer only needs to be connected if you want to make programming changes to the lights and how often do we do that once our lights are setup? Pretty much next to never.

Lloydxmas · Aug 10, 2016

Mine shipped today. Excited to finally get it!

Defiant Arms · Aug 10, 2016

slief said:
If you don't have a Profilux, you need the GCC software to control and adjust the lights. GCC will not run on Android OS. As such, it's more involved that just plugging in the USB cable. You need the Mitra driver installed and the GCC program which is a Windows based software application. As such, there is no way to control it or use the Cerebra as a "computer" to control the Mitra. At the end of the day though, what advantage would that offer you. A light like a Mitra is a set it and forget light. Set it up using your laptop or PC and your done. The computer only needs to be connected if you want to make programming changes to the lights and how often do we do that once our lights are setup? Pretty much next to never.

That's the answer I needed Slief! Thanks buddy and mainly was curious about it because I have a Mac laptop

reefwiser · Aug 11, 2016

If you have a Mac you will need a Bootcamp partition and then I use VMware Fusion which allows me to just run GCC alone so I do not see the train wreck of Window's 10.

slief · Aug 11, 2016

Defiant Arms said:
That's the answer I needed Slief! Thanks buddy and mainly was curious about it because I have a Mac laptop

As Reefwiser noted, you can run bootcamp on your Mac. Another alternative is to get a $127 Nextbook that has Windows on it. It's a decent but inexpensive Laptop/tablet that will get the job done.
https://www.amazon.com/Nextbook-Fle...4264&sr=1-1&keywords=2016+Nextbook+Flexx+10.1

roosterchef · Aug 18, 2016

Back to the Cerebra, beta bugs aside, are there features you early testers are seeing that get you excited? Especially since the beta testers chatting here seem to also have apex experience?

bkelley02 · Aug 24, 2016

Has anyone received their Cerebra from the second shipment? I'm still waiting and did not get a response from their FB page on if it's here or on its way.

Lloydxmas · Aug 24, 2016

I received mine last week

Defiant Arms · Aug 24, 2016

Canceled mine I decided to go with the profilux seeing as how I already spent 1300 in lights from GHL

Fishwampum · Aug 25, 2016

roosterchef said:
Back to the Cerebra, beta bugs aside, are there features you early testers are seeing that get you excited? Especially since the beta testers chatting here seem to also have apex experience?

The ability to setup a light schedule with a few taps on the screen is a big one for me. The clear input on what is happening while calibrating the PH proble is another. Customizing the desktop, being able to not see icons that you don't use is another.

DCReefer · Aug 30, 2016

bkelley02 said:
Has anyone received their Cerebra from the second shipment? I'm still waiting and did not get a response from their FB page on if it's here or on its way.

Got mine today DONE!!! That was easy

took awhile for some updates, but considering how this is BETA. CLoud is still down , and forum no use to me.

Kungpaoshizi · Aug 30, 2016

LOL Windows 10 is a train wreck... Riiiiiight. Leaps and bounds above other platforms, but w/e, those who don't use the advanced features or know too much about it hate it like all the other versions of Windows.

As for the Cerebra, what's everyone's impressions on it after a bit of use? Is it a 'beta program that is somewhat sketchy' or a 'beta program that only has minimal work to go for a polished production platform'?
It would take a lot for me to move from the Reef Angel, but I do like the idea of a mini-computer running the tank that allows for internet browsing/youtube/forums/etc vs just a tank controller. And a touchscreen to boot. A little concerned with an old version of android being in charge though.

Bj’s Reef · Aug 30, 2016

I have one and I like it. I have had a few small problems with it. However the problems have been operator error. I think you will like it if you buy one. From what I've seen this unit will do all sorts of things. My brother in law has one as well on his 250 gallon tank. He loves his as well. It runs very nicely right out of the box and the tec support has been amazing. Also the unit is not big and bulky like some would lead you to believe.

bkelley02 · Aug 30, 2016

DCReefer said:
Got mine today DONE!!! That was easy took awhile for some updates, but considering how this is BETA. CLoud is still down , and forum no use to me.

Wish mine would come in. [emoji20]

DCReefer · Aug 30, 2016

I think if they want more sale they need to stick with the into price.

Qed · Aug 31, 2016

Question, I am buying a controller in the nest day or two, looking seriously at the Cerebra even though the beta testing is now over, I have a reef octopus with the DC pump that is controllable with certain controllers, it important to me to be able to ramp down the motor on the pump through the 0-10v port.
Would I have such control with the Cerebra???
If so where would I find the interphase cable
Thank you

Fishwampum · Aug 31, 2016

I see the beta prices are gone but the beta process is still ongoing. I don't know about the reef octopus options, since I don't use one. Once support gets a request there is very quick reply on ANY hardware or software requests.