proposal

[loksik.lubos]

Hi Rob.

1: It would be possible to create an optional safe start function for the DC ports and sockets, either for a password or a pop-up window if I really want to start this port. This function could act as a safety against accidental trigger of the button on the corresponding port.

2: Missing icons: float, NO contact sensor, optical sensor, camera, UV lamp, Relay, external filter, ozonizer, skimmer

3: In the dosing pumps on the V6.6, add manual writing of the value for the capacity of the upper chemistry, because I have to wait a very long time until I reach the volume of the chemistry of about 5000 ml and the table pops up quite often

4: Furthermore, it is possible to create an import/export of reefpi settings directly from the system settings

5: On the main menu, I can't sort the AC sockets according to sockets 1-16, they remain scattered

6: How to set the ports to shut down when feeding

 

[Rob F]

Can we revisit the A/C port shutdown during feeding?

It's a very simple and practical function to have A/C ports shut off when feeding.

1. Push Feed icon
2. Turn Off Return Pump and Wavemakers connected to A/C ports
3. Run Autofeeder
4. Resume Return Pump and Wavemakers after x amount of time.

When will such a basic function be finally available ?

Has development shut down for Robo-Tank ?

Hi @WTK sorry things are a little slow right now, I'm definitely still actively developing.

For manual feeding it is a problem right now, the only way around it is using a physical switch and the custom rules. In the near future I will be adding the option to run custom rules manually by pressing a button in the interface. I'll also being adding a dedicated feeding system so it's more institutive but that will be a few months. The option to run custom rules manually will be first and will definitely get the job done.

If you feed on a schedule you could create extra schedules for the return pump and wavemakers so they trigger when needed.

 

[WTK]

Hi @WTK sorry things are a little slow right now, I'm definitely still actively developing.

For manual feeding it is a problem right now, the only way around it is using a physical switch and the custom rules. In the near future I will be adding the option to run custom rules manually by pressing a button in the interface. I'll also being adding a dedicated feeding system so it's more institutive but that will be a few months. The option to run custom rules manually will be first and will definitely get the job done.

If you feed on a schedule you could create extra schedules for the return pump and wavemakers so they trigger when needed.

Using schedules for so many things to get around basic functionality is becoming cumbersome and complicated.
There are so many instances when something somewhere doesn't go right the schedules and actions might not work.
We have expensive livestock that we want to protect much as possible.
" Features coming soon" just isn't soon enough.
I understand things get busy but I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for these basic things that make a controller a true controller.
Sorry for the rant

 

[Rob F]

Using schedules for so many things to get around basic functionality is becoming cumbersome and complicated.
There are so many instances when something somewhere doesn't go right the schedules and actions might not work.
We have expensive livestock that we want to protect much as possible.
" Features coming soon" just isn't soon enough.
I understand things get busy but I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for these basic things that make a controller a true controller.
Sorry for the rant

I'm really sorry for the frustration. I am going to add ability to manually run a custom rule now, I have a planned update coming in a couple weeks.

Have you tried using reef-pi yet? If not give it a go, if you have a second SD card install it on there so you don't lose anything on current one. At this point there are definitely more using it, it's a great piece of software.