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

[figaro93]

you have to configure alert settings under Configuration -> Telemetry, with your email credentials. The specifics are described in adafruit guide

Tanks

 

[ScottF83]

I know it's small fry compared to the knowledge you guys have, but I just wanted to express my initial gratitude at such a great guide, the helpfulness of the users of this thread and the wider opensource community

From a total beginner/noob, this week I've managed to install and use a Linux distribution, run commands, install the required software, buy all the correct parts for the project and was able to deduce the +ve and -ve pins of a female barrel jack and reduce the voltage on a stepper!

Next week, I'll be attempting soldering for the first time to attach the HAT and start on the wiring required for my automated feeding doser.



Thanks again!

 

[crusso1993]

I know it's small fry compared to the knowledge you guys have, but I just wanted to express my initial gratitude at such a great guide, the helpfulness of the users of this thread and the wider opensource community

From a total beginner/noob, this week I've managed to install and use a Linux distribution, run commands, install the required software, buy all the correct parts for the project and was able to deduce the +ve and -ve pins of a female barrel jack and reduce the voltage on a stepper!

Next week, I'll be attempting soldering for the first time to attach the HAT and start on the wiring required for my automated feeding doser.



Thanks again!

Dude! That's a great start! And the reef pi community here is second to none!

 

[Matt Carden]

I know it's small fry compared to the knowledge you guys have, but I just wanted to express my initial gratitude at such a great guide, the helpfulness of the users of this thread and the wider opensource community

From a total beginner/noob, this week I've managed to install and use a Linux distribution, run commands, install the required software, buy all the correct parts for the project and was able to deduce the +ve and -ve pins of a female barrel jack and reduce the voltage on a stepper!

Next week, I'll be attempting soldering for the first time to attach the HAT and start on the wiring required for my automated feeding doser.



Thanks again!

You should start your own build thread. At minimum it will be easier to get answers to problems there. Things get lost in this thread.

 

[crusso1993]

You should start your own build thread. At minimum it will be easier to get answers to problems there. Things get lost in this thread.

Oh, believe me, when I build my reef pi, I will be doing my own build thread. It's highly recommended by @Ranjib and others. Plus, I believe you can get the fancy shmancy "Build Thread Contributor" badge on your profile. Although, I'm not certain on it.

 

[Converted to Saltwater]

Umm can someone tell me what a build thread means here?

 

[Diamond1]

Umm can someone tell me what a build thread means here?

If you want to do a reef-pi build, start a thread in the diy section. A build thread documents your progress and gives you a place to show your work and have questions answered.

 

[Ranjib]

I know it's small fry compared to the knowledge you guys have, but I just wanted to express my initial gratitude at such a great guide, the helpfulness of the users of this thread and the wider opensource community

From a total beginner/noob, this week I've managed to install and use a Linux distribution, run commands, install the required software, buy all the correct parts for the project and was able to deduce the +ve and -ve pins of a female barrel jack and reduce the voltage on a stepper!

Next week, I'll be attempting soldering for the first time to attach the HAT and start on the wiring required for my automated feeding doser.



Thanks again!

thank you for the kind words. learning is fun

 

[Converted to Saltwater]

If you want to do a reef-pi build, start a thread in the diy section. A build thread documents your progress and gives you a place to show your work and have questions answered.

Yes I do want to do that. I would really like to get some answered questions from those more educated in marine life than me. Plus I think it would be nice to document this from the ground up sounds fun and informative.

 

[crusso1993]

Yes I do want to do that. I would really like to get some answered questions from those more educated in marine life than me. Plus I think it would be nice to document this from the ground up sounds fun and informative.

Go to the main "Forums" page.

Scroll down to "Do It Yourself DIY" and click on it.

Click on "Post New Thread" on upper right...

And BOOM! You're making your own build thread!

 

[Converted to Saltwater]

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Ranjib]

Build thread contributor badge is awarded to members who start their tank build thread in the aquarium journal section. I love them . They are the signature threads in r2r and nanoreef . They embody a reefers personal journey , tanknshots etc. most of the learning are from these. I follow at least two dozens of those

 

[crusso1993]

Build thread contributor badge is awarded to members who start their tank build thread in the aquarium journal section. I love them . They are the signature threads in r2r and nanoreef . They embody a reefers personal journey , tanknshots etc. most of the learning are from these. I follow at least two dozens of those

Ahhhh... I was not sure. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[stefanm]

Guys, I hooked up my two temperature probes and nothing, they're wired correctly, I feel the following command didn't get installed properly..

dtparam=i2c_arm=on dtparam=spi=on dtparam=audio=on enable_uart=1 dtoverlay=w1-gpi

Should I start again with the install or can I implement again from the console, any ideas @Ranjib ?

 

[Bigtrout]

Build thread contributor badge is awarded to members who start their tank build thread in the aquarium journal section. I love them . They are the signature threads in r2r and nanoreef . They embody a reefers personal journey , tanknshots etc. most of the learning are from these. I follow at least two dozens of those

Then we need a Reef-pi badge instead

 

[bishoptf]

Guys, I hooked up my two temperature probes and nothing, they're wired correctly, I feel the following command didn't get installed properly..

dtparam=i2c_arm=on dtparam=spi=on dtparam=audio=on enable_uart=1 dtoverlay=w1-gpi

Should I start again with the install or can I implement again from the console, any ideas @Ranjib ?

Did you follow the guide on adafruit to setup the software https://learn.adafruit.com/reef-pi-installation-and-configuration/raspberry-pi-configuration

There is a paragraph that details some settings that need to be enabled for the 1wire protocol from the console, here is the applicable section:

reef-pi uses a DS18B20 temperature sensor, which requires the one wire protocol to be enabled in the Linux kernel. reef-pi also uses I2C communications protocol for some features. We'll use the raspi-config tool from terminal for enabling both one wire and I2C.​

Verify that you have enabled those in the raspi-config tool and then it should work if wired to the proper pin and have the wires going to the proper place. Let us know what you find...

 

[Bigtrout]

Did you follow the guide on adafruit to setup the software https://learn.adafruit.com/reef-pi-installation-and-configuration/raspberry-pi-configuration

There is a paragraph that details some settings that need to be enabled for the 1wire protocol from the console, here is the applicable section:

reef-pi uses a DS18B20 temperature sensor, which requires the one wire protocol to be enabled in the Linux kernel. reef-pi also uses I2C communications protocol for some features. We'll use the raspi-config tool from terminal for enabling both one wire and I2C.​

Verify that you have enabled those in the raspi-config tool and then it should work if wired to the proper pin and have the wires going to the proper place. Let us know what you find...

Also try wiring only one probe at a time, get one working first...what colors are the probe wires, the wire colors can be a crapshoot.

 

[crusso1993]

Then we need a Reef-pi badge instead

Yes, this right here! ^^^

 

[stefanm]

Did you follow the guide on adafruit to setup the software https://learn.adafruit.com/reef-pi-installation-and-configuration/raspberry-pi-configuration

There is a paragraph that details some settings that need to be enabled for the 1wire protocol from the console, here is the applicable section:

reef-pi uses a DS18B20 temperature sensor, which requires the one wire protocol to be enabled in the Linux kernel. reef-pi also uses I2C communications protocol for some features. We'll use the raspi-config tool from terminal for enabling both one wire and I2C.​

Verify that you have enabled those in the raspi-config tool and then it should work if wired to the proper pin and have the wires going to the proper place. Let us know what you find...

Will go through that again to make sure.

 

[stefanm]

Also try wiring only one probe at a time, get one working first...what colors are the probe wires, the wire colors can be a crapshoot.

These were prewired and working on an Arduino based controller, hardware wise should be no problem, connected to the correct pins also, I did also check the continuity. I feel it maybe a software issue, I can reinstall again incase something didn't get installed properly.