Phil's Reef-Pi build

[Ranjib]

Ok guys I downgraded to reef-pi 2.2 and my Pwn works so for some reason 2.4 does not work for me?????

There was pwm frequency related bug fixes in 2.4. It’s possible that earlier it was working at a different pwm frequency, try to adjust that in 2.4 and may be that will fix your issue. You have to reload reef-pi every time you update the pwm frequency

 

[Auto-pilot]

There was pwm frequency related bug fixes in 2.4. It’s possible that earlier it was working at a different pwm frequency, try to adjust that in 2.4 and may be that will fix your issue. You have to reload reef-pi every time you update the pwm frequency

Yeah no matter what I do I get a message when creating a jack and using RPI as the driver. Same message every time and when I have 2.2 up and running it works for me.

 

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Here is my message.

Also I made a dosing modual that uses the PWN signal to control it and its speed. It uses a 12v signal and im using the blue acro hat. It works but I had to remove a capacitor from the board as it made the PWN into an analog signal
im still messing with frequency's to see what works best for me

 

[Bigtrout]

Here is my message.

Also I made a dosing modual that uses the PWN signal to control it and its speed. It uses a 12v signal and im using the blue acro hat. It works but I had to remove a capacitor from the board as it made the PWN into an analog signal
im still messing with frequency's to see what works best for me

You are trying to create a second rpi driver. You dont need it, its aready there. You only need one instance of it listed...post that full screen please.
The rpi driver is on 3.0 by default.

 

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You are trying to create a second rpi driver. You dont need it, its aready there. You only need one instance of it listed...post that full screen please.
The rpi driver is on 3.0 by default.

im using the rpi as the driver and mosfet to control the motors. super simple design

 

[Ranjib]

Here is my message.

Also I made a dosing modual that uses the PWN signal to control it and its speed. It uses a 12v signal and im using the blue acro hat. It works but I had to remove a capacitor from the board as it made the PWN into an analog signal
im still messing with frequency's to see what works best for me

Looks awesome

 

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Looks awesome

do you have any idea whats causing the error message when im using 2.4? only works 2.2. reboot dies not fixthe issue.

 

[Ranjib]

do you have any idea whats causing the error message when im using 2.4? only works 2.2. reboot dies not fixthe issue.

No. Can you confirm what’s @Bigtrout askeed. I ll double check soonish , I suspect something incorrect related to configuration , I had tested 2.4 pwm across pi zero and pi 3.

 

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No. Can you confirm what’s @Bigtrout askeed. I ll double check soonish , I suspect something incorrect related to configuration , I had tested 2.4 pwm across pi zero and pi 3.

sorry for taking so long. Ive been busy this week. Upgraded back to 2.4 worked with 2.2 not 2.4 Also! can someone educate me on how to upgrade to 3.0

 

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Ok I found the upload link for 3.0.0, my PWM works with 3.0.0.
So far I have a temp probe working
dosing controller
and relay box
Im working on a ATO
and Ph probe.
Not sure about how to make the Ph probe work. I have a pinpoint Ph probe and its going to be controlled by my Pico board. If someone can educate me on the address and how to know what address my ph board is. I have had no luck getting my ph to work

 

[Ranjib]

I have shared the details in baseboard thread as well as the main thread.let me see if I can find the exact thread. In short, you have to create a driver with pico board type and address 72. Then create an analog input connector, assign pin 0 and the pico driver. Then create ph probe and associate the analog input connector with it. After that the pd probe reading should work. You have to calibrate next

 

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@DirtDiggler2823

 

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Ok i am trying to figure out why I can't find the driver tab

Isn't it supposed to be in the configuration???

 

[Ranjib]

Ok i am trying to figure out why I can't find the driver tab

Isn't it supposed to be in the configuration???

Did you upgrade from 2.x ? Can you refresh you browser with cache deleted (for the reef-pi page only). You can do this by pressing Cmd+Shift+R on macbook. https://www.getfilecloud.com/blog/2015/03/tech-tip-how-to-do-hard-refresh-in-browsers/#.XTuKkpNKjOQ

 

[Auto-pilot]

Hey that fixed my problem! @Ranjib

 

[Ranjib]

Hey that fixed my problem! @Ranjib

Woot

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Yay!

 

[Auto-pilot]

Ok, Its been awhile since i've put my system together and now I'm Upgrading! I wanted my next system to be able to run more than 2 pumps So I've created a box dedicated to PWN using a PCA9685. I now have a box that I'm going to connect with I2c and Can run up to 8 pumps 2 led black boxes and two T5 dimmable ballasts..... hopefully. Haven't tested it yet but I'm hopping to test it soon. I'm also going to upgrade to a Pi 3 A+ I think I am going to surpass my Zero w's capabilities as it SUPER SLOW. I'm currently using The blue acro board and will have to make a new case to make it fit the new Pi.

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMibD2rknR9PbypvZXPb1eikWpYMX7IYdKoLQ4L
I used solder type cannon plugs for a cheap/robust connector that is semi water resistant. I Put two unl 2803A circuit boards for the pump control and two pwn to analog boards for my t5 ballasts I'm adding to my new tank build.