03-06-2017, 02:09 AM
Hi, time for another update, this one includes some additions, improvements and fixes.
I had to get the code for the Atlas Scientific circuits working better on the controller, the way it was if you enabled the circuits for only ph there would be a 1 second pause when it tried to read the circuits that weren't there. So I added options on the display to enabled/disabled each circuit so the controller doesn't pause so no need to set that in the sketch anymore. At the same time I added the ability to read from a second Atlas ph circuit, so now you can use 2 ph probes.
You can also monitor co2 levels using either of the ph circuits but only from one. There's a setting to enter in the KH value you would get from a basic test kit, you can enter the value in Degrees, PPM or MG/L. The same measurement value will be used to display the co2 value on the home page. PPM and MG/L is the same just the label changes.
Here's the new screen for everything. You can't calibrate the probes yet but that will be coming soon. Also going to have it monitor the slope of each probe so you know how old your probe is and when it needs replacing.
![[Image: atlas_settings.jpg]](https://www.robo-tank.ca/pictures/atlas_settings.jpg)
Niksunen also contributed a function to reset the I2C bus if it locks up so that was nice of him. :)
Those are the new features added but a few more current features were updated.
Updates/Improvements
I had to get the code for the Atlas Scientific circuits working better on the controller, the way it was if you enabled the circuits for only ph there would be a 1 second pause when it tried to read the circuits that weren't there. So I added options on the display to enabled/disabled each circuit so the controller doesn't pause so no need to set that in the sketch anymore. At the same time I added the ability to read from a second Atlas ph circuit, so now you can use 2 ph probes.
You can also monitor co2 levels using either of the ph circuits but only from one. There's a setting to enter in the KH value you would get from a basic test kit, you can enter the value in Degrees, PPM or MG/L. The same measurement value will be used to display the co2 value on the home page. PPM and MG/L is the same just the label changes.
Here's the new screen for everything. You can't calibrate the probes yet but that will be coming soon. Also going to have it monitor the slope of each probe so you know how old your probe is and when it needs replacing.
Niksunen also contributed a function to reset the I2C bus if it locks up so that was nice of him. :)
Those are the new features added but a few more current features were updated.
Updates/Improvements
- First the custom rules were updated to include the 2nd ph probe, co2 value and the 4 flow meters, so now you can use any of those parameters to control most of the equipment.
- Updated the local alarms to include the air temperature, humidity, 2nd ph and co2, soon I'll be updating the emails.
- The small info box on the home page was updated to include the 2nd ph and co2, these can now be turned on/off to scroll in that section.
- Improved the way the dosing pumps are stopped on the controller making it more reliable and accurate.
- Stopped flow meter volume from being saved to SD card if nothing is flowing
- Fixed the starting minimum value on home page for parameters, 0 was being displayed
- Fixed the auto fish feeder, it wasn't stopping since an update or two ago
- Fixed the flow meter view on the home page, feeding labels were overlapping
- Fixed issue where controller was pausing for 1 second when it was trying to send email alert when internet was disabled
