reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

[Ranjib]

It's not the Pi really that I'd worry about, it's the 12V power supply and buck converter that I would be concerned with. I assume that any DC power items you're using (5v for the Pi, 12v for the lighting circuit) are external, and thus don't add any heat into the system. Mine will be fully enclosed. There will only be a single point that plugs into the wall, and that will bring 110v into the system to be converted and distributed as needed.

I see, that makes whole lotta sense.

 

[Reef Monkie]

And the 3rd tank, 3.7 g pico

From seeing you tanks it looks like I might have to reconsider my plans for reef-pi as it seems there isn't any support for the t/Ang protocol. :/

Sorry bad joke, I really like the aquascape of the 3rd tank, it has a really nice balance and such a peaceful feel to it.

 

[Cary]

Has anyone had issues upgrading to 0.8.1? I tried and seemed to have failed. I had to remove 0.8.1 and reload 0.7. I was using the upgrade procedure over SSH.

I don't need the problem solved, just wondered if anyone else had issues.

When I load it again I will be prepared to caputre screens if needed.

thanks

 

[Ranjib]

Has anyone had issues upgrading to 0.8.1? I tried and seemed to have failed. I had to remove 0.8.1 and reload 0.7. I was using the upgrade procedure over SSH.

I don't need the problem solved, just wondered if anyone else had issues.

When I load it again I will be prepared to caputre screens if needed.

thanks

by failed you mean `apt-get install` failed ?or something else?

 

[Cary]

I am not sure. I don't see the apt-get install command is listed in our upgrade procedure. I followed the exact procedure that we have listed - it has worked each time I used it prior to 0.8.1.

My problem seemed to be that the install worked but I would get a 404 message when I tried to access the reef-pi. The log in fields were not displayed as well.

I will try it again Thursday evening and report back.

 

[Ranjib]

I am not sure. I don't see the apt-get install command is listed in our upgrade procedure. I followed the exact procedure that we have listed - it has worked each time I used it prior to 0.8.1.

My problem seemed to be that the install worked but I would get a 404 message when I tried to access the reef-pi. The log in fields were not displayed as well.

I will try it again Thursday evening and report back.

If you are getting 404, it means you are not authenticated. Reef-pi installation must have succeeded (other wise you wont get even 404). Try to do a har refresh of the page, that should bring up the sign in dialog.

I really have to think how can I fix this. It seems to happen with every new upgrades.

 

[Cary]

I have never had this happen in the past. I don't think I will have a chance tonight, but I will definitely have time tomorrow evening. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Ryan115]

Nevermind...

 

[Bronc]

Is there a default username and password? I tried wiping reef-pi and reinstalling but I’m stuck at the username and password screen. If I set one, I can’t remember what it was. ;Facepalm

 

[Bronc]

Is there a default username and password? I tried wiping reef-pi and reinstalling but I’m stuck at the username and password screen. If I set one, I can’t remember what it was. ;Facepalm

Nevermind, I found it.

 

[Cary]

Just tried again and had same issue. I reloaded the page. Opened another tab. Tried 0.0.0.0:8080. Tried the correct IP address:8080. I must be doing something wrong. Going back to 0.7.

 

[Cary]

.7 loaded correctly and I have my screen again.

 

[Ranjib]

Nevermind, I found it.

Did you get it working? 0.8.1 ?

 

[Ranjib]

Just tried again and had same issue. I reloaded the page. Opened another tab. Tried 0.0.0.0:8080. Tried the correct IP address:8080. I must be doing something wrong. Going back to 0.7.

You dont have installation issue. Did you remove the database file before 0.8.1 installation.
I was wrong on saying 404 error code is authentication related. Its not, its due to missing api. 401 code is related to authentication , 404 on the other hand is related to missing things.

This is what I think is happening:
In 0.8 release I have changed the 'system' tab to 'configuration' , along side the database location. So, in 0.7 and below all you capabilities (lighting, timers, ato , temperature etc) was stored under 'system' keyspace in database, 0.8 it became 'configuration' keyspace. When you run 0.8 with an older database, reef-pi controller (the bits that runs on raspberry pi) does not see any capability enabled, hence does not enable the corresponding API, and when the UI (reef-pi bits that runs on your browser) requests those API , it gets 404.

Try doing a clean installation:
1) remove reef-pi software and database
2) install 0.8.1
3) Do a hard refresh on browser (Ctl+shift+f5 or whatever is the equivalent for your browser)

 

[Bronc]

Did you get it working? 0.8.1 ?

Yep, all set. I don’t have any hardware yet, but I noticed that when I enabled the temp monitor it is showing the room temperature. Must be a sensor on the Pi3 - very cool!

 

[Ranjib]

Yep, all set. I don’t have any hardware yet, but I noticed that when I enabled the temp monitor it is showing the room temperature. Must be a sensor on the Pi3 - very cool!

Thats odd. Raspberry Pi does not have any on-board temperature sensor. Do you have 'dev_mode' enabled (under configuration -> settings -> capabilities) ? If so, reef-pi will emit fake data.

 

[Bronc]

Thats odd. Raspberry Pi does not have any on-board temperature sensor. Do you have 'dev_mode' enabled (under configuration -> settings -> capabilities) ? If so, reef-pi will emit fake data.

Yep, I did have dev mode enabled.

 

[Ranjib]

Yep, I did have dev mode enabled.

In dev-mode temperature controller generates a random value between 78 to 81.
https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/blob/master/controller/temperature/sensor.go
Dev mode is used for developing reef-pi in MacBook or Linux system where the physical drivers are not present , hence those parts are mocked .

 

[njtiger aquariums]

In dev-mode temperature controller generates a random value between 78 to 81.
https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/blob/master/controller/temperature/sensor.go
Dev mode is used for developing reef-pi in MacBook or Linux system where the physical drivers are not present , hence those parts are mocked .

It's great to have the dev-mode option. Maybe you could flag somewhere in your UI (with color/text/etc...) That let's the user know they are running in dev-mode.

 

[Ranjib]

Ranjib, I am curious...what frequency are you seeing for the PWM on the scope? My DMM was reading ~540Hz (if I remember correctly).
If we need a RC filter, might as well dial it in.

I asked one of my top aide to run the scope

The results are same, 535hz