Yes, I always keep an extra micro SD so that if something goes wrong then I can easily revert back to the previous version.
I think you should create a new post with the latest updates and have a status snippet for each of the functionality and a separate sub form for the functions. Since we are using the main thread, I had to go through almost all 20 of the pages and all the posts to see if I missed any thing. I am happy that there are so many users of the Robo Tank controller and software.
I am still confused with the Initial start up sequence, checking the rules and schedules is ok but, I think you should have the option of delayed start like the reef-pi and a check box for - check rules/schedules before turning on this equipment. I tried all the options for manual turn ON with just green and green with red dot, but the equipment did not turn on after reboot. For example, I want my return to turn on first after a reboot, and then check the water level, because in my case I have a nano AIO and my sump water level is always over the level sensor and only after the returns turns ON the level will go down and if it is below the ATO level, only then I want the ATO to turn ON. This will help start things like skimmers after the water levels are settled and avoid overflow. The manual over-ride and red dot is a little confusing.
With scheduling I noticed that I setup my refugium lights to turn on at 10:00 pm on one schedule and setup a second schedule to turn off at 6:00 am. After every reboot the system turned on the light even at 10:00 am. I think the system is not going through all the schedules for a device. I like the old approach to schedule some thing to tun On/Off a device and set the time to keep the device in that state.
While I was waiting for the response for my first questions, I thought there was something that I did wrong so I reflashed the software and after the second refresh I was not able to change the controller version. I will try again and let you know.
I like the approach of having explanations on the screens so the user can understand the setup as they are on the screen. I think you should also setup a suggestion option on the screen that users can click to send feedback to you, if you set one on the footer of pages then it will replicate to all the screens.
How do we calibrate the temperature sensors? Is there a way to re-initialize the software without having to refresh the card? How to backup the settings and restore them for the app?
I think you should create a new post with the latest updates and have a status snippet for each of the functionality and a separate sub form for the functions. Since we are using the main thread, I had to go through almost all 20 of the pages and all the posts to see if I missed any thing. I am happy that there are so many users of the Robo Tank controller and software.
I am still confused with the Initial start up sequence, checking the rules and schedules is ok but, I think you should have the option of delayed start like the reef-pi and a check box for - check rules/schedules before turning on this equipment. I tried all the options for manual turn ON with just green and green with red dot, but the equipment did not turn on after reboot. For example, I want my return to turn on first after a reboot, and then check the water level, because in my case I have a nano AIO and my sump water level is always over the level sensor and only after the returns turns ON the level will go down and if it is below the ATO level, only then I want the ATO to turn ON. This will help start things like skimmers after the water levels are settled and avoid overflow. The manual over-ride and red dot is a little confusing.
With scheduling I noticed that I setup my refugium lights to turn on at 10:00 pm on one schedule and setup a second schedule to turn off at 6:00 am. After every reboot the system turned on the light even at 10:00 am. I think the system is not going through all the schedules for a device. I like the old approach to schedule some thing to tun On/Off a device and set the time to keep the device in that state.
While I was waiting for the response for my first questions, I thought there was something that I did wrong so I reflashed the software and after the second refresh I was not able to change the controller version. I will try again and let you know.
I like the approach of having explanations on the screens so the user can understand the setup as they are on the screen. I think you should also setup a suggestion option on the screen that users can click to send feedback to you, if you set one on the footer of pages then it will replicate to all the screens.
How do we calibrate the temperature sensors? Is there a way to re-initialize the software without having to refresh the card? How to backup the settings and restore them for the app?
