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BlakeL said:
I want to place an order for connectors to use on the temperature and water level probes. What is the best alternative than using stereo plugs? The XLR's @Ranjib posted look good but are they a bit too bulky? The other option is the cheap GX16 aviation style connectors on eBay which come in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pin. I was hoping Adafruit would have some additional options because I was going to buy some jumper cables from them to replace the crappy ones I have from eBay.
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@BlakeL - Although this may not be the specific answer your seeking, here's a link to about any type of connector you could hope to order. A nice thing about it is that it has radio buttons to select the ones you want to see. I hope this helps!

https://www.mouser.com/Mobile/Connectors/_/N-5g3y/
 
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This is essentially a much cleaner version of what I have done. I even use the tb6612 for my dosers. Looks like you could build this and stack the @Ranjib’s power circuit on top. I have to admit I’m having so much fun building this that when mine is done I might just build another one lol
 
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b4tn said:
This is essentially a much cleaner version of what I have done. I even use the tb6612 for my dosers. Looks like you could build this and stack the @Ranjib’s power circuit on top. I have to admit I’m having so much fun building this that when mine is done I might just build another one lol
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I'm having fun just collecting parts, not built the controller yet, only a pi0 for lights on and off, I got my pi3 b+ ready, i then ordered the new pi3 a+ as the size is just so much more suitable
 
crusso1993 said:
They're available on Amazon...

Adafruit DC & Stepper Motor HAT for Raspberry Pi - Mini Kit

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TIY5JM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CwhaCbA8K3ECQ
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Ordered.

My pi and all of its associated parts like resistors, transistors, power supply, etc. were supposed to be delivered today. I got an email from Amazon around 3pm EST saying that the package was damaged and I would be refunded the full amount! What the heck! So back to square one, all ordered again.
 
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rushbattle said:
Ordered.

My pi and all of its associated parts like resistors, transistors, power supply, etc. were supposed to be delivered today. I got an email from Amazon around 3pm EST saying that the package was damaged and I would be refunded the full amount! What the heck! So back to square one, all ordered again.
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Fortunately, Amazon has their own shipping service, so you aren't having to wait for Fedex or UPS to deliberate before they get another order shipped! Hope your Amazon delivery's arrive as quickly as ours, half the stuff I order is same day or tomorrow.
 
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I have seen it posted up here before, but I have forgotten now. What is the absolute best quality peristaltic pump head and motor combo that runs at 12V or less? DC or stepper are fine, I guess stepper would be slightly preferred. Anybody know what Vertex used in their dosing unit? I thought those heads looked pretty solid. I'll give them a test with the motor HAT after I do my 0-10V analog signal (pump control) testing.
 
rushbattle said:
I have seen it posted up here before, but I have forgotten now. What is the absolute best quality peristaltic pump head and motor combo that runs at 12V or less? DC or stepper are fine, I guess stepper would be slightly preferred. Anybody know what Vertex used in their dosing unit? I thought those heads looked pretty solid. I'll give them a test with the motor HAT after I do my 0-10V analog signal (pump control) testing.
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Absolute best is hard to quantify. I'm looking at these two models in my lineup:

Stepper and loadable head. The included tubing should probably be replaced, but the plastic isn't bad and it can push a lot of torque.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-...aphragm-pump-vacuum-Aquarium/32705281006.html

This one is a better adjusted head for different tubings and the stepper driver is included:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Kam...epper-Motor-13-5-320ml-min-4/32849352450.html
 
ScottBrew said:
Fortunately, Amazon has their own shipping service, so you aren't having to wait for Fedex or UPS to deliberate before they get another order shipped! Hope your Amazon delivery's arrive as quickly as ours, half the stuff I order is same day or tomorrow.
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Two days minimum up into the mountains! Amazon says Sunday-Tues package deliveries.
 
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New toy today! Whole lot better than my 15 year old 40 watt Radio Shack iron.
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Hope to get my pump controller working tomorrow, i2c or pwm, decisions, decisions...
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https://www.droking.com/dc-5v-36v-p...drive-module-electronically-controlled-switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SK8MBXI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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ScottBrew said:
Fortunately, Amazon has their own shipping service, so you aren't having to wait for Fedex or UPS to deliberate before they get another order shipped! Hope your Amazon delivery's arrive as quickly as ours, half the stuff I order is same day or tomorrow.
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Tell that to the three "Same Day" packages Amazon Logistics has lost in the past two weeks for me, where the other couriers have been flawless :)
 
theatrus said:
Absolute best is hard to quantify. I'm looking at these two models in my lineup:

Stepper and loadable head. The included tubing should probably be replaced, but the plastic isn't bad and it can push a lot of torque.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-...aphragm-pump-vacuum-Aquarium/32705281006.html

This one is a better adjusted head for different tubings and the stepper driver is included:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Kam...epper-Motor-13-5-320ml-min-4/32849352450.html
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Right, absolute best is not absolute :)
"To the best of your knowledge, what is the best stepper powered persitaltic pump for dosing ~50-400ml per day very accurately and precisely and has very high reliability with low maintenance required relatively speaking" is what I should have said. I have a bad habit of just assuming that others know what I am thinking. I am sorry I wasn't clear, I appreciate everyone's time and effort and I hate to be disrespectful by not being clear!

Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated!
 
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theatrus said:
Tell that to the three "Same Day" packages Amazon Logistics has lost in the past two weeks for me, where the other couriers have been flawless :)
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Right! I wish for Fedex every time I order. My mail carrier is quite good as well, but overall USPS performance depends on where the package gets handed over. UPS isn't bad here either. But all the couriers have their bad days...
 
rushbattle said:
Right, absolute best is not absolute :)
"To the best of your knowledge, what is the best stepper powered persitaltic pump for dosing ~50-400ml per day very accurately and precisely and has very high reliability with low maintenance required relatively speaking" is what I should have said. I have a bad habit of just assuming that others know what I am thinking. I am sorry I wasn't clear, I appreciate everyone's time and effort and I hate to be disrespectful by not being clear!

Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated!
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Compared to the DC motor pumps, I think either of these steppers is much better. Why?

  • The DC motor pumps have a friction fit set of rollers in the center of the motor shaft. This will slip, be inconsistent, etc
  • There is no guarantee the motor will make a set number of turns - different loading (head height, debris from kalk, etc) could easily cause different rotation speeds.
The stepper pumps both have the rollers attached to the D shaped stepper shaft and can't slip. Its still possible to miss a step if you try to run the stepper too fast or the tubing is truly clogged, but the average performance should be a lot better.
 
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rushbattle said:
I have seen it posted up here before, but I have forgotten now. What is the absolute best quality peristaltic pump head and motor combo that runs at 12V or less? DC or stepper are fine, I guess stepper would be slightly preferred. Anybody know what Vertex used in their dosing unit? I thought those heads looked pretty solid. I'll give them a test with the motor HAT after I do my 0-10V analog signal (pump control) testing.
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Take a look at atlas scientific for reference, they are very accurate. Masterflex is also very reputed in the local reef community .
 
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IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

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