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

[Ranjib]

Hello,
I have published 0.7 release of reef-pi, which adds authentication support. From this release onward all reef-pi operations will be authenticated. By default the credential will be "reef-pi" user and "reef-pi" password.

Once logged in, users can update default username and password from system tab

Release packages can be found in usual location: https://github.com/reef-pi/reef-pi/releases/tag/0.7

happy reef keeping

 

[Somnifac]

Great. It is likely that I am going to expose my pi to the outside world (combination of DynDNS and port forwarding), and this makes that possible.

 

[Cary]

This may be a silly question regarding user id and password. Is this a different user id and password than the one used to access the Pi?

I assume, based on the user id you entered that it is.
thanks

 

[Somnifac]

Yes, authentication within the application would be separate from authentication to the OS.

 

[Ranjib]

This may be a silly question regarding user id and password. Is this a different user id and password than the one used to access the Pi?

I assume, based on the user id you entered that it is.
thanks

yes, it is different from the Raspberry Pi ssh login credentials. Remember by default reef-pi credentials (usernme and password) will be set to (reef-pi, reef-pi) . I'll recommending users to reset the credentials as part of installation process.

 

[Cary]

Great thanks.

 

[Will Milberger]

reef-pi the software itself allow sunrise/sunset and on-demand dimming features. The standard electronics generate 5v pwm , you can convert that to any type of required signal using hanful of transistor/capacitors, depending upon your lighting equipment. The build guide covers how to do it for Kessil lights.
https://reef-pi.github.io/build-guides/lighting/
There are folks who have used it with blackboxes, .
Storm and other features might be available in next version, and not a priority for the upcoming 1.0 release (around X-mas)

reef-pi the software itself does not have anything raspberry pi specific and should run anywhere if linux is available. The standard installation files are available on both ARM6 (pi zero) and ARM7 (Pi 3). If your board uses one of these processor, then you should be able to use the packages as it is. Otherwise, you have to compile it on your own.
BTW, i just looked at the price of this board, it looks more expensive than pi3 (wifi), definitely more than pi zero (10$)

Forgot about that. I am running Mint on my big box, but it's a little far from the aquariums though.

 

[Ranjib]

Forgot about that. I am running Mint on my big box, but it's a little far from the aquariums though.

Should be fine. If I recall correctly, mint is ubuntu derivative, and uses systemd. reef-pi should work just fine.

 

[Somnifac]

Put an order in for my relay board, PCA9685 board, required resistors, transistors, breadboard and assorted wires today. So I can actually start building in the next couple of days.

Should be fun.

Also thinking of putting together a guild for installing and configuring completely headless. Some people have expressed that it's s pain for them to hook up to a display for initial config. Thoughts? Useful?

 

[Ranjib]

Put an order in for my relay board, PCA9685 board, required resistors, transistors, breadboard and assorted wires today. So I can actually start building in the next couple of days.

Should be fun.

Also thinking of putting together a guild for installing and configuring completely headless. Some people have expressed that it's s pain for them to hook up to a display for initial config. Thoughts? Useful?

absolutely

 

[marspeed]

ill be working on my relays and power bar tomorrow are we doing a combination of NO and NC or all NO also I have the temp probe working the last couple days with no problems

 

[Ranjib]

ill be working on my relays and power bar tomorrow are we doing a combination of NO and NC or all NO also I have the temp probe working the last couple days with no problems

You can configure them whatever way you prefer, reef-pi now support per outlet NC/NO option (its labeled as "reverse" in the ui)

 

[marspeed]

You can configure them whatever way you prefer, reef-pi now support per outlet NC/NO option (its labeled as "reverse" in the ui)

great because I wanted four of each ill post pictures tomorrow of my progress
thanks Ranjib

 

[Ryan115]

You can configure them whatever way you prefer, reef-pi now support per outlet NC/NO option (its labeled as "reverse" in the ui)

Note that when you are setting these up, NO is standard for reef-pi. So reverse the ones that you want NC.

 

[marspeed]

Note that when you are setting these up, NO is standard for reef-pi. So reverse the ones that you want NC.

so are you saying the connection on all the relays should be to the NO terminals and the reversal will be in the software

 

[Ranjib]

Note that when you are setting these up, NO is standard for reef-pi. So reverse the ones that you want NC.

Does it make sense to update change the UI text from "reverse" to "NC" ?

 

[Somnifac]

Maybe have a drop-down box or radio button where the user pics "NO" or "NC" with a tooltip (with NC the default initial value)?

 

[marspeed]

ok I figured it out I'm going to wire relays NO and NC because If reef pi goes down I want them to default either on or off depending what is plugged into them

 

[marspeed]

Does it make sense to update change the UI text from "reverse" to "NC" ?

how about normally on and normally off some people don't know what NC AND NO mean

 

[marspeed]

it 10:30 in NJ see you all tomarrow