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

[JDowns]

That s interesting. My issue is my head unit is shot so i can t get anything from it.

If I understand it correctly, two wire provides power to each module. The 2 other are for signal.

Would you know what kind of power each module use?

If I power the module directly, would it be possible to connect the 2 other wire to the pi and get control of the module thru reef pi?

I am complete newbie on that stuff so bare with me please.

I just ordered my pi 3 B+. My next step is to figure out if DA modules can be reused.

If I remember correctly VCC/GND originate from the PB4, the daisy chain is the first PB4 channel 1 to the head unit, then ports 2->1->2-> etc. Then one of the modules had to be last, can't remember if it was Temp or Salinity. Can't remember if VCC was 5v or 3.3V. But I'm pretty sure the I2C would work whether the SDA/SCL lines were either.

I couldn't find my drive or at least locate the project on one of them. But I was able to find an old box with RKL gear in it. It won't take too much effort to recreate the library, but I can't promise on time since I'm simply bogged down with personal projects at the moment.

You can have my old head unit when I'm done testing if you want it.

 

[b4tn]

For those that built their own power outlet strips. I’m having a hard time finding a box to house the outlets. I can find 4 gang outlet boxes for interior walls for cheap all day but they are ugly lol. I was thinking to get a project box but cutting clean square holes would be a challenge and I don’t think it would hold the outlets very sturdy. I found some external mount 4 gang boxes but at $70 I don’t want to drop the coin. Any ideas?

 

[hockeyhead019]

Looking for a little help now.

I have my Pi 3 all booted up, successfully running SSH and got the reef-pi build installed via the instructions, however I cannot get to the reef-pi login page? I've tried both the IP address identified from the Pi (ifconfig from the terminal) and the renamed.local. I'm attempting to reach the page from a PC via Firefox that is on the same wifi network as the pi. I get a "Unable to connect" page in firefox.

I assume I'm missing something pretty simple lol. Just hoping somebody can help point me to what that is.

 

[ScottBrew]

Radio shack project box on Amazon is what I used. 8x6x3 I believe is the size. It's a little bit thin but once all put together was surprisingly stout. Comes with a plastic cover and an aluminum cover that goes over the plastic one.

For those that built their own power outlet strips. I’m having a hard time finding a box to house the outlets. I can find 4 gang outlet boxes for interior walls for cheap all day but they are ugly lol. I was thinking to get a project box but cutting clean square holes would be a challenge and I don’t think it would hold the outlets very sturdy. I found some external mount 4 gang boxes but at $70 I don’t want to drop the coin. Any ideas?

 

[ScottBrew]

Try the

Looking for a little help now.

I have my Pi 3 all booted up, successfully running SSH and got the reef-pi build installed via the instructions, however I cannot get to the reef-pi login page? I've tried both the IP address identified from the Pi (ifconfig from the terminal) and the renamed.local. I'm attempting to reach the page from a PC via Firefox that is on the same wifi network as the pi. I get a "Unable to connect" page in firefox.

I assume I'm missing something pretty simple lol. Just hoping somebody can help point me to what that is.

IP address with the port number, should be 80, so an example, 192.168.0.100:80 but whatever your IP is. Ssh is a secure shell, you would use that with a command line, not the browser.

 

[hockeyhead019]

Try the

IP address with the port number, should be 80, so an example, 192.168.0.100:80 but whatever your IP is. Ssh is a secure shell, you would use that with a command line, not the browser.

Thanks for the answer. How do I figure out what port I'm on? I have port forwarding turned on my router for my xbox, and port 80 is listed there. I don't see "Port" listed anywhere in the ifconfig for the pi?

I'm able to connect via SSH on port 22 but cannot seem to connect to the pi through the browser with the IP:22

 

[Erica-Renee]

Thanks for the answer. How do I figure out what port I'm on? I have port forwarding turned on my router for my xbox, and port 80 is listed there. I don't see "Port" listed anywhere in the ifconfig for the pi?

I'm able to connect via SSH on port 22 but cannot seem to connect to the pi through the browser with the IP:22

when you connect thru ssh you are typing in a PORT Number.. If you just type that same port number into your browser it should load the reef-pi web interface.. The Reef-pi gui is nothing more then a web page in simple terms.
you can get the raspberry pi address by typeing either in ssh or directly on the pi itself by typing ifconfig ... at the cmd

I think i typed all of that right .. sometimes i forget unless i am typing at it .

 

[hockeyhead019]

when you connect thru ssh you are typing in a PORT Number.. If you just type that same port number into your browser it should load the reef-pi web interface.. The Reef-pi gui is nothing more then a web page in simple terms.
you can get the raspberry pi address by typeing either in ssh or directly on the pi itself by typing ifconfig ... at the cmd

I think i typed all of that right .. sometimes i forget unless i am typing at it .

No dice :/ same set of numbers I punch into PuTTY (windows SSH handler I'm using) I get a error loading the web page. PuTTY successfully connects and I have verified that I'm actually SSH'ing.

 

[Erica-Renee]

No dice :/ same set of numbers I punch into PuTTY (windows SSH handler I'm using) I get a error loading the web page. PuTTY successfully connects and I have verified that I'm actually SSH'ing.

Try Clearing the browser history, rebooting the Computer and Router..

you have checked to be sure pi is running right . Using the troubleshooting guide on how to stop and restart reef-pi ?

 

[hockeyhead019]

Hmmmm I'm not even sure what I did... but now I have the login page! Lol. All I did was go through and double check all the steps in the configuration guide and reboot the pi. Now it appears I'm good to go, so I must have missed a step somewhere. I apologize for the silly posts, I should have double checked the procedure on everything prior to posting.

Thanks for the quick responses @Erica-Renee and @ScottBrew

 

[b4tn]

Radio shack project box on Amazon is what I used. 8x6x3 I believe is the size. It's a little bit thin but once all put together was surprisingly stout. Comes with a plastic cover and an aluminum cover that goes over the plastic one.

That’s perfect! Thanks.

 

[Erica-Renee]

For those that built their own power outlet strips. I’m having a hard time finding a box to house the outlets. I can find 4 gang outlet boxes for interior walls for cheap all day but they are ugly lol. I was thinking to get a project box but cutting clean square holes would be a challenge and I don’t think it would hold the outlets very sturdy. I found some external mount 4 gang boxes but at $70 I don’t want to drop the coin. Any ideas?

This.. Is so much a issue for me.. at 70.00 for that box . even 25.00 ..
I have 3 3d printers in my Cart on Amazon the only reason (as of this moment ) One will not be on my front porch Sunday is i CAN NOT MAKE UP MY MIND. My wife is like Just buy all 3 and send the two you do not like back and SHUT UP!!!

This is worse the finding the perfect BRA..

 

[paphater]

I'm in the game! ;Woot It's probably the last time I'll order from adafruit but after three weeks I'll finally be able to start my build.

 

[hockeyhead019]

I'm in the game! ;Woot It's probably the last time I'll order from adafruit but after three weeks I'll finally be able to start my build.

Welcome, it's a fun place to be

 

[Erica-Renee]

I'm in the game! ;Woot It's probably the last time I'll order from adafruit but after three weeks I'll finally be able to start my build.

Awesome the more people the more fun.. Just be aware i am Blonde and type to much . But on the good side some of it its Useful..

 

[paphater]

Awesome the more people the more fun.. Just be aware i am Blonde and type to much . But on the good side some of it its Useful..

I'll appreciate it! This type of stuff will be a whole new realm for me...

 

[ScottBrew]

That’s perfect! Thanks.

I used a Dremel but I'm sure there is a better way, or maybe a different cutting bit that would work better. But it was only $11! I have pictures on my reef-pi thread. Spacing between the Decora outlets was 3/8" to fit all 4 in the box properly vs 1/2" for a standard outlet cover.

 

[Erica-Renee]

OK . So .

Well i Just ordered stuff to build a pi-3 controller and will put the pi-zero one on the planted Tropical tank. I also ordered this.
After much thought, Advice from on here and Lots of You tube videos .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H9T3H57/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will all be here Sunday. Guess this can go in the room with my Vinyl cutter, Blue Print plotter . The post above about cost of project boxes is what pushed me to clicking the BIG Button..

 

[MaccaPopEye]

OK . So .

Well i Just ordered stuff to build a pi-3 controller and will put the pi-zero one on the planted Tropical tank. I also ordered this.
After much thought, Advice from on here and Lots of You tube videos .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H9T3H57/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It will all be here Sunday. Guess this can go in the room with my Vinyl cutter, Blue Print plotter . The post above about cost of project boxes is what pushed me to clicking the BIG Button..

Yes! I hope it goes well for you

Time to download fusion 360 and get to modeling

 

[wykat]

My new Raspberry PI 3 has arrived and Reef-PI_HAT and (modified v0.2) PWM modules are now running for almost 24 hours without problems

It looks like I fried my old Raspberry PI with a solder ball on the silicon plate I use for soldering. I found one on the place where I tested the PI/HAT/PWM combination before.

There appeared to be a problem with the I2C bus on an old HAT module (missing GND) but the files on Github are ok, so only designs before Aug 2018 are affected (don't think anybody has one, nevertheless check GND on pin 6 of the HAT if I2C doesn't work)

The modification to the PWM module v0.2 seem to work, new PCB boards and final components are on their way and should arrive latest by Wednesday I think everything will then be ok and I can upload the PWM files to Github as well. Still need to make some photo's for the documentation to make it clear to everybody.