Felix Smart Aquarium Controller System Launching Soon

[Reef Builders]

The Felix Smart Aquarium Controller is an interesting new device being teased by some of Europe’s best aquascapers. This smart device includes many innovative tools that promise to bring smart controls, automation and monitoring of home aquariums into the 21st century. At its core the Felix Smart System is a controllable power strip with wireless […]

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[michaelb]

This might sound like dumb question but what Reef aquarium gear is USB? I get the plugs but the USB is a strange one for me. Maybe I don’t get it.

 

[DarkSky]

This might sound like dumb question but what Reef aquarium gear is USB? I get the plugs but the USB is a strange one for me. Maybe I don’t get it.

Probably all of their own gear that'll work with only their system. E.g. vendor lock in. Hard pass.

 

[TheHarold]

Another Kickstarter controller- hard pass. “Aquascape recommendations” based off of their camera? lol!

 

[reefwiser]

This is a unit made by freshwater experts the problem is most freshwater hobbyist are not big into tech like saltwater hobbyist.

 

[Ehunforfun]

Under $200?? I'll take it just for that 360 degree camera.

 

[michaelb]

The way I read it, it's a wifi controlled power strip. With and USB camera as a webcam. Maybe.

 

[SwiftStorm]

Been wanting to get into the controller equipment. Apex seems like the only choice around. I just hate the entry price point. I love the idea of assistant control.

 

[SwiftStorm]

Been wanting to get into the controller equipment. Apex seems like the only choice around. I just hate the entry price point. I love the idea of assistant control.

 

[Ehunforfun]

I say give things a chance before you start hating on it, it would be great for neptune to have some real competition out there. Pre-orders are up already with a lot more info on the thing on the indiegogo site.

 

[madweazl]

Been wanting to get into the controller equipment. Apex seems like the only choice around. I just hate the entry price point. I love the idea of assistant control.

Reef Angel is another budget friendly controller that has proven extremely reliable.

 

[Marek]

They've been releasing more info - looks like they have produced USB to BNC transfer boxes to hook up probes. They also seem really keen on getting backer feedback so they can include features that are wanted/needed by backers. I agree though that 360 cam alone is worth it hahaha.

I've messaged back and forth a bit with them on Facebook, and it also seems like they are working with other brands to integrate their products into their own platform.

I backed for the Pro unit with camera. I've been using Digital Aquatics for years now, nothing too fancy, and this seems like a really nice step up without blowing too much cash.

 

[Devaji]

interesting...will have to look into this some more.

 

[Marek]

Turns out they are also teaming up with Seneye! They will work within the Felix app so you only have to log into one place it seems. This is getting good! I hope they keep this up and can bring other brands like Maxspect and Ecotech into the mix.