Hydros button box questions

pgravis · Nov 1, 2021

Just picked up a new hydros controller and wave engine. Pretty stoked to be migrating away from my old controller.
does anyone here have experience making their own hydros button box?
I want to make one to control a feed mode/maintenance mode etc. and I have specific buttons I would like to use, so I just need the electronics. However i am a little confused. I have been looking at Harry’s Aquatics website , would I need both the pcb board and the breakout box, or just the breakout box? Or just the pcb board? I’m hoping someone can make it make sense!
I am also wanting the buttons to trigger an indicator light to signal it is in effect and to add an element of design to the button box. Is there a way to do this with a drive port or 0-10v port, or would I need to wire the lights to a plug and use the controlled outlets?

n2585722 · Nov 1, 2021

Have checked out the DIY section on the Hydros forum. Here is a link to one thread on the breakout boxes.

DIY 0-10V Input Switch Box (5 Switches)

Here is a simple way to use one of your 0-10V inputs and have 5 discrete switch inputs for 1V/2V/3V/4V/5V levels. This leverages the onboard 5V DC pin and uses a resistor ladder to create multiple voltages. Note that only 1 switch can be active at a time so momentary switches are recommended...

forum.coralvuehydros.com

JeffB418 · Jan 6, 2022

pgravis said:
Just picked up a new hydros controller and wave engine. Pretty stoked to be migrating away from my old controller.
does anyone here have experience making their own hydros button box?
I want to make one to control a feed mode/maintenance mode etc. and I have specific buttons I would like to use, so I just need the electronics. However i am a little confused. I have been looking at Harry’s Aquatics website , would I need both the pcb board and the breakout box, or just the breakout box? Or just the pcb board? I’m hoping someone can make it make sense!
I am also wanting the buttons to trigger an indicator light to signal it is in effect and to add an element of design to the button box. Is there a way to do this with a drive port or 0-10v port, or would I need to wire the lights to a plug and use the controlled outlets?

This one you would just need the box and an open 0-10V INPUT port:

Hydros 0-5V Push Button Box | JB Aquatics LLC

Parts back in stock! Units take up to 1 week to make/ship since every order is custom assembled for you. Appreciate your understanding and your orders!V2.0! Updated the button layout and label to now read left to right, see updated image for new layout.5 button (momentary) push button accessory...

www.jbaquaticsllc.com