This package is the basic aquarium controller kit, it's a stripped down kit as you may already have a Raspberry Pi, SD card and the common cables required to connect things. This is also good to keep shipping costs down.

We recommend the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W or Pi 3 B+, the Pi 4 is ok but overkill and does run on the hot side. If you follow the links below and scroll 3/4 down the page you can find a Pi dealer in your location.

https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w/ - Raspberry Pi Zero 2

https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/ - Raspberry Pi 3 B+

The controller board will be mounted in the case, you just need to remove the lid and the Raspberry Pi plugs in. Here's a manual showing how to do that and one to setup the Raspberry Pi.

Installing Raspberry Pi in Controller

Setting up Raspberry Pi and Install reef-pi

The controller has a fully isolated pH circuit built in, simply plug in any pH probe with a BNC connector and you're ready to accurately monitor your pH, probe is not included.

Available with 8 North American or 6 Universal outlets for use in most countries. The power bars use high quality Omron relays, includes a replaceable fuse and has no wires internally for safety and reliability. 

Package Includes

• Controller installed in 3D printed case with faceplate
• North American OR Universal AC power bar installed in 3D printed case - select outlet type on right side
• 5 pluggable screw terminal connectors
• CR1220 Battery Installed (Canada and USA only) International orders need to supply your own.

Parts required to power up and run controller - see options on right side

• Raspberry Pi Zero W, Pi Zero 2 W, Pi 3 or Pi 4 - EXAMPLE
• Recommend microSD card - EXAMPLE
• 12v-24v DC power adapter to power up the controller, between 1-5 Amps depending on the DC equipment you connect - EXAMPLE
• Straight Through DB9 9 pin Serial cable to connect power bar to controller - EXAMPLE
• AC Power Cord to power up AC power bar - EXAMPLE
• If you want to monitor pH you need a probe - EXAMPE
  

3D Printed Cases and Face Plate

The controller and power bar come in a 3D printed case, choose your choice of color on the right side. There many be small defects due to 3D printing but any will be minor and only have a visual effect.

AC Power Bar

Note: The universal AC power bar only has 6 AC outlets due to size and spacing required for UK plugs. 

Click to view the Universal AC socket compatibility chart to see if it's safe for your country, Australia is compatible.

Controller Details

Here are the main features of the controller.

• Fully isolated pH circuit for accurate and stable readings
• 2 independent DS18B20 1-wire temperature ports
• Automatic fish feeder port
• I2C Port for expansions
• 2 hardware based backup ports for Power Bar 1, Outlet 1 and 2
• Real Time Clock with battery backup

In addition to this the controller has a variety of 36 ports that can be used with Robo-Tank extensions or on your own project.

• Power Bar 1 DB9 Port - 8 Inputs / Outputs + Ground + optional +5v or +12v
• Power Bar 2 DB9 Port - 8 Inputs / Outputs + Ground + optional +5v or +12v
• Sensors RJ45 Port - 6 Inputs / Outputs + Ground + 5v
• DC Ports RJ45 Port - 7, 0-5v PWM Signals + Ground
• LED Ports RJ45 Port - 7, 0-5v PWM Signals + Ground

Hardware Features

• 12v - 24v DC Input
• Highly efficient 5v regulator to power the Raspberry Pi and controller
• Extra filtering for low ripple on power rails
• Highly efficient reverse polarity protection
• Short circuit protection
• External over current protection
• Resettable fuse on 5v rail
• 3.3v - 5v converter for I2C bus
• 16 channel 12-bit PWM controller
• CR1220 battery backup for real time clock

6 or 8 Outlet AC Power Bar

The North America and universal AC power bar circuit board can handle 10 Amp at 120v - 240v, The power bars have no wires internally and are protected with a replaceable 10 Amp fuse. 

• 6 or 8 switchable outlets
• On board 5x20mm replaceable 10 Amp fuse
• 120v - 240v AC Input / Output
• Each outlet can support up to 10 Amps
• Power Bar can support up to 10 Amps maximum between all outlets
• Connects to controller using a straight through DB9 9 pin Serial cable (not included)