06-17-2020, 05:41 PM
(06-17-2020, 06:45 AM)Rob Wheatley Wrote: Well I am currently in the process of setting up a Reef Pi and have bought a HDMI touchscreen to use it with, I got a 7inch but that is very small so just ordered a 10 inch one, only going to use bread boards at the moment, I did have one working before I bought the Robo-tank so have a lot of the bits around I made for that.
Just about to start the quarantine tank up again so will put it on that and see.
Only reason is for a "BACKUP" plan in case Robo-tank throws a hissy fit (as in my other post I integrated it into my new tank build to the point that I have to use the power box I built)
Rob, as far as the new controller board goes, what is the best deal on them, Just the board, maybe a power bar board, ATU and case, I am very handy with a soldering iron so headers and connectors are no problem to install, all of the SMD components would need to be on and the board tested though, the price you have for the self assembly is $84.95 but then its $124 in the menu!!
Rob
PS, the v5.20 is on and working (inverted the power bars) flow meter is sorted but still having issues with schedules.
Hi Rob, for the schedules not working did you try a sync on the system settings page? If that doesn't work you might have delete all the schedules, sync and add the schedules back. If it continues to give trouble it might be better to go to v4.2.
On the reef-pi hardware the prices are off because the $85 was a sale and I haven't changed it yet. Not really looking for sales at the moment so will keep the site a mess for a bit longer.
You might want to hold off on this as I will have an updated board soon with some improvements. I removed all header pins, added backup float switches to each DC port, added an extra sensor port and changed how the sensors connect.
Each sensor port is a mini-USB socket and the controller will come with 6 sensor adapters. The adapters have the proper resistors and connector to match the factory plug on sensor so they plug in and no messing with wires. One of the adapters available will be universal but requires soldering to setup for whatever sensor. That mall ATO extension you see is basically this but 2 sensors going to one adapter.
I should have them near the end of the month but I do have more of the current board if you prefer that. I am out of pH circuits though.
As your willing to do some soldering I could do a controller board (no pH) for $30 or $50 with pH circuit, shipping is $10. If you want a DIY power bar it would be $35 and come with the AC outlets. If you want cases it would be $8 for controller and $12 for power bar. Shipping would be an extra $14. You would need a couple cables and 12v power supply but these can be found at any computer store or online.
