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

[Ranjib]

Gonna go with this configuration. I think the box i bought is too small, or maybe just big enough.

Remember you can use the side panels to mount lm2596 modules

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Do you guys solder all the connections, not sure how the pi-hats and stuff work? I used oldschool perf board and fleacollars soldering every connection.

I think the pi-hat is just more modular. There is a mount that goes from the DPIO pins to the pi-hat.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Remember you can use the side panels to mount lm2596 modules

That is true. Once i start drilling for the standoff pins, I'll figure it out a bit more.

 

[Ranjib]

Do you guys solder all the connections, not sure how the pi-hats and stuff work? I used oldschool perf board and fleacollars soldering every connection.

I solder male header pins and solid core jumper wire within the hat . From hat to other parts it’s generally female-female jumper wires

 

[Ranjib]

That is true. Once i start drilling for the standoff pins, I'll figure it out a bit more.

Almost all my enclosure has many misplaced holes. These enclosures are pretty forgiving

 

[Ranjib]

That is true. Once i start drilling for the standoff pins, I'll figure it out a bit more.

Almost all my enclosure has many misplaced holes. These enclosures are pretty forgiving

 

[Ranjib]

Gonna go with this configuration. I think the box i bought is too small, or maybe just big enough.

This is pi 2 based build ?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

This is pi 2 based build ?

This one is a pi3

 

[MaccaPopEye]

Almost all my enclosure has many misplaced holes. These enclosures are pretty forgiving

Nonsense, they are deliberate "cooling holes"

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Nonsense, they are deliberate "cooling holes"

Indeed. They are vents. Great that you added them. You are a smart man.

 

[Ranjib]

This one is a pi3

I noticed a WiFi dongle like thing. Pi 3 has on board WiFi , which is way better , more stable and consume less energy

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

I noticed a WiFi dongle like thing. Pi 3 has on board WiFi , which is way better , more stable and consume less energy

Wireless keyboard and mouse

 

[Ranjib]

Wireless keyboard and mouse

Ooh ... nifty

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Ooh ... nifty

Well, i had one available

 

[Joseph Lim]

Hello guys, I don't have any background in electronics so I hope you can help me out. I found this https://circuit.rocks/relay-module-10a-16-channels.html?search=16 channel relay&description=true and was wondering if it will work with reef pi? They don't sell the DJ8 strip here where I live.

 

[speedstar]

Hello guys, I don't have any background in electronics so I hope you can help me out. I found this https://circuit.rocks/relay-module-10a-16-channels.html?search=16 channel relay&description=true and was wondering if it will work with reef pi? They don't sell the DJ8 strip here where I live.

I would think it would work fine, but I would save some money and buy the 8 relay version unless you need 16 outputs,. I use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KTELP3I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Joseph Lim]

I would think it would work fine, but I would save some money and buy the 8 relay version unless you need 16 outputs,. I use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KTELP3I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks @speedstar. Would i still need the LM2596 converter? The 8 channel and 16 channels just differ in price by 10% from where I'm buying.

 

[speedstar]

Thanks speedstar. Would i still need the LM2596 converter? The 8 channel and 16 channels just differ in price by 10% from where I'm buying.

I didnt use one, I went overboard and optoisolated the GPIO lines, but that isn't needed, you can wire them direct from the pi to the replay board input. Assuming 5v relays and where inputs are high above 2.5v on the board. Think the volatage converter is for when you need a 12v supply for the DJ inputs, perhaps someone else will chime in.

 

[sector9]

Are there plans to implement ATO notifications again soon?

 

[Ranjib]

Are there plans to implement ATO notifications again soon?

ATO notification was never removed from reef-pi, due to our mistake its not present in UI. The actual feature still exist and can be used over API. I have filed an issue to track this, and I'll make sure we get it sorted before 2.0 release: https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/issues/603