Automatic Feeder

Dumaurier7 · Sep 10, 2016

Hello All , I have been looking at GHL as my next system (UPGRADE

!!) but I have not seen a feeder available , is there one in the works or would it have to be a custom item requiring wireing of someone elses feeder for the PROFILUX to control?

Dumaurier7 · Sep 13, 2016

Dumaurier7 · Sep 14, 2016

Anyone?

Vinny@GHLUSA · Sep 14, 2016

It is possible to connect an autofeeder to the ProfiLux, but it would require some modification to the feeder.

@Marco@GHLUSA connected his Ehiem auto feeder to the ProfiLux by wiring a 5v DC powersupply.

Dumaurier7 · Sep 14, 2016

Would it be possible for you or him to post more details ? Most feeders are programmable, so I am trying to understand how the profilux would override and take control.

Support@GHLUSA · Sep 14, 2016

@Dumaurier7 - I appreciate your patience while our team was exhibiting at MACNA & traveling back.

Yes, I have built a feeder, utilizing a simple Eheim and low voltage adapter. Took about 10 minutes to modify. I use one of the outlets on the ProfiLux powerbar to energize the low voltage power adapter, which in turn energizes the motor to rotate the food drum.
I'll post some info about it later this afternoon.

-M

Dumaurier7 · Sep 14, 2016

Thanks!

Support@GHLUSA · Sep 15, 2016

Dumaurier7 said:
Thanks!

@Dumaurier7 Have a look at the below linked article on our local club forum..
http://www.swfmas.com/forum/index.php?/topic/12012-diy-externally-controlled-auto-feeder

Dumaurier7 · Sep 15, 2016

BEAUTIFUL [emoji844][emoji844][emoji844][emoji844]

Support@GHLUSA · Sep 15, 2016

Dumaurier7 said:
BEAUTIFUL [emoji844][emoji844][emoji844][emoji844]

Been running like a champ since I built it, feeds 4x a day.
I am planning on re-building it at some point in the future, with a socket and power adapter, rather than "hard wired" as this power adapters cable is a bit short, but it's what I had laying around on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Dumaurier7 · Sep 15, 2016

I'm ordering that feeder now[emoji23][emoji23][emoji844]

Support@GHLUSA · Sep 20, 2016

Let me know how you make out

Dumaurier7 · Sep 20, 2016

I will!

Support@GHLUSA · Nov 15, 2016

Dumaurier7 said:
I'm ordering that feeder now[emoji23][emoji23][emoji844]

Dumaurier7 said:
I will!

Did you ever get a chance to build this?

Dumaurier7 · Nov 15, 2016

Nope[emoji17]I it's just not a priority now that I do not have a system ........YET[emoji41][emoji41]

Dumaurier7 · Mar 10, 2017

Marco@GHLUSA said:
Did you ever get a chance to build this?

I got around to setting up the feeder a couple days ago, I opted to completely eliminate the onboard electronics so I cut the wires to the motor and replaced with the supply from the 3V adapter I'm using. I timed how long one full rotation takes and set my feed timers to suit. All has been working like a charm since, the only issue I'm having now (which i hope will be addressed soon!) is the fact that when Feed Pause is initiated manually the feed timer selected for activation remains OFF for the duration.

Support@GHLUSA · Mar 10, 2017

Is your hopper coming to rest at the same spot, every time, even after repeated operation?

Dumaurier7 · Mar 10, 2017

More or less, important thing is it stops at the top position give or take couple degrees.

Dumaurier7 · Apr 14, 2017

My feeder works as intended but I've noticed that my pump does not ramp down immediately after FP is initiated, it takes about 5 seconds to do this which means a large amount of food can go down the overflow, is there a way to delay the switching of the feeder outlet to compensate for this?