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

[robsworld78]

Don't forget flow meters lol.

One day I will surprise you with a driver and affordable, opensource circuit. Driver can't be that hard as it's basically a copy of pH.

 

[Des Westcott]

Thank you very much! Another question how do I set the LCD screen? does it only work with the original Rpi LCD?
If I also want to trigger a macro with an external button (for example a macro that stops the moving pump while I'm feeding the fishes, ecc) there's a way todo that?
Thank you again!

I have a macro that performs that function, but not triggered by an external button. From the Macro list.

Just re-read that and realised I hadn't read the original post properly, but it got me to thinking. What about using a non-latching button (switch) on an ATO to trigger a macro? Should work.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Any possibility for ORP moving forward?

 

[AbjectMaelstroM]

Phlizone sorry, Black box lights..they are cheap for 3 of them 204€, and I will get them from Usa for free, my uncle will bring them to me. Looks like mars aqua and I will modify them and change some of the leds. Now I am using custom 160w leds with 2x80 t5s, now I will go full led.

I would be careful, some of the new Mars Aqua are shipping with a new board with SMD LEDs (significantly harder to take off and mount) and not the egg-style LEDs that are easy to swap.

 

[skywurz]

Thank you for your feedback, after trying a new password, a Reload make it work...

I was not able to get google to work had to use a different service and it worked fine. Google kept locking the account and taking it out of insecure device mode and such.

 

[skywurz]

I have an issue once i've added my 4th or 5th ATO the ATO system stops working. Anyone else seeing this?

 

[Ranjib]

I have an issue once i've added my 4th or 5th ATO the ATO system stops working. Anyone else seeing this?

Nope. Not aware of. What version of reef-pi you are running? Any details on the setup will help. If we can reproduce it easily, that will speed up the bug fix, assuming it’s a software bug and not hardware or configuration induced issue

 

[ppatches24]

Don't forget flow meters lol.

One day I will surprise you with a driver and affordable, opensource circuit. Driver can't be that hard as it's basically a copy of pH.

Am what I reading here is that you're making hardware (?) and a driver for flow meter? :O That would be a very cool number to have on the web view for reefpi

 

[Zippyfear]

Anyone know how to verify PCA9685 is working on my ML Goby hat? I used address 64, and it can't find the jacks I'm trying to add.

Update: Strange, it's working on my Pi3 but not my Pi0.. any ideas?

 

[Simonv92]

I have a macro that performs that function, but not triggered by an external button. From the Macro list.

Just re-read that and realised I hadn't read the original post properly, but it got me to thinking. What about using a non-latching button (switch) on an ATO to trigger a macro? Should work.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing... not the best solution but it will work

 

[Ranjib]

Am what I reading here is that you're making hardware (?) and a driver for flow meter? :O That would be a very cool number to have on the web view for reefpi

I hear the same ,

 

[Ranjib]

Anyone know how to verify PCA9685 is working on my ML Goby hat? I used address 64, and it can't find the jacks I'm trying to add.

Update: Strange, it's working on my Pi3 but not my Pi0.. any ideas?

Did you update the software? the build is different for pi 3 and pi 0. One will not work for the other

 

[Zippyfear]

Did you update the software? the build is different for pi 3 and pi 0. One will not work for the other

Pretty sure I loaded the p 0 build.. I'm about to delete the DB and start over just to see if it fixes the issue. I just re touched the solder points for the connector just in case, I'll make sure I pull the p0 build this time just in case.

 

[Zippyfear]

Pretty sure I loaded the p 0 build.. I'm about to delete the DB and start over just to see if it fixes the issue. I just re touched the solder points for the connector just in case, I'll make sure I pull the p0 build this time just in case.

Update: one of those things fixed the issue. I do actually suspect a bad solder joint on one of the pins.. Thanks as always for the quick reply.. getting SO close to having a complete system for the new tank! Yay!

 

[BurgerFish]

Can I use Apex ph probe? Or there is a better option?

 

[AbjectMaelstroM]

Can I use Apex ph probe? Or there is a better option?

Milwaukee double junction probe. About $40 on Amazon... Works great.

 

[Ranjib]

Can I use Apex ph probe? Or there is a better option?

You should be able to. Most probes work in same fashion. Brs, atlas , milawukee all pretty pretty good. I used pin point as well, without any issue.

 

[Ranjib]

Update: one of those things fixed the issue. I do actually suspect a bad solder joint on one of the pins.. Thanks as always for the quick reply.. getting SO close to having a complete system for the new tank! Yay!

Build pics will be awesome

 

[Zippyfear]

Build pics will be awesome

Just need to get the lighting working with the Kessils. and add the dosers - dosers are all wired with the ATO on the Cat5e .. So that will be a simple addition.

 

[Bigtrout]

Has anyone controlled one of the Phlizon black box lights with reef pi? And if so is it 0-10v, or pwm?
I may be looking to upgrade to these from my beamswork lights. The white channel has mostly 2700 and 6500k so perfect for a planted tank.