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Offline TechGuy

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #125 on: August 09, 2010, 21:20:17 »
Quote from: cyberwollf on August 09, 2010, 21:18:39
Still working on more functionality.  Need it to do much more before folks justify the money.  Its just an expensive ($70) fan contoller right now.  I might have korillia wavemaker done tonight ;)

Now that would be cool!
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #126 on: August 09, 2010, 22:32:00 »
looks good is it worken as well as u thought it would?
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #127 on: August 09, 2010, 23:30:15 »
Quote from: HUNGER on August 09, 2010, 22:32:00
looks good is it worken as well as u thought it would?

yep, runs all the code as expected.  Soon as josh finishes up the pH probe circuits, it will really become useful.  Can you say $20 calcium reactor controller :)
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #128 on: August 09, 2010, 23:59:38 »
Quote from: cyberwollf on August 09, 2010, 23:30:15
yep, runs all the code as expected.  Soon as josh finishes up the pH probe circuits, it will really become useful.  Can you say $20 calcium reactor controller :)

I'll try to finish them tomorrow, but I've been swamped at work.
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Offline cyberwollf

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #129 on: August 10, 2010, 07:10:28 »
Quote from: jd on August 09, 2010, 23:59:38
I'll try to finish them tomorrow, but I've been swamped at work.

By "swamped" you mean too many NBA Jam tournemts?  :laugh: :flame
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #130 on: August 10, 2010, 08:14:39 »
that is nice $20 controller i like the sound of that
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #131 on: August 10, 2010, 10:15:43 »
Quote from: cyberwollf on August 09, 2010, 23:30:15
yep, runs all the code as expected.  Soon as josh finishes up the pH probe circuits, it will really become useful.  Can you say $20 calcium reactor controller :)

Thats what I am after :)
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Offline Midwest Express

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« Reply #132 on: August 10, 2010, 10:32:48 »
Yeah, with my new tank setup, I am wanting to get a controller.  I will be holding off for a couple/few more months.  So hopefully you guys get it to where you can showoff the diagrams and offer up the code!

Looking forward to it!
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Offline cyberwollf

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #133 on: August 10, 2010, 11:49:22 »
Quote from: Midwest Express on August 10, 2010, 10:32:48
Yeah, with my new tank setup, I am wanting to get a controller.  I will be holding off for a couple/few more months.  So hopefully you guys get it to where you can showoff the diagrams and offer up the code!

Looking forward to it!

I wouldn't hold your breath. Looks at the date we started this thread. :) it was the initial idea to build an all inclusive controller, but now it looks like we are focusing on more specific area. A temp/fan controller, a cal reactor controller, wavemaker, etc. Not one box that does it all. It would never get done that way lol.
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Offline Midwest Express

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #134 on: August 10, 2010, 11:50:51 »
Hahaha... we can dream can't we?!  Well keep up the good work anyway!
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #135 on: August 10, 2010, 17:11:49 »
ya but u both had a busy year
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #136 on: August 10, 2010, 20:11:00 »
I know someone who has a cool new wavemaker for their Korilla EVOs!! I have them switching every 15 seconds.  when you first put them on they tend to cavitate on startup and blow some bubbles, but after 20 mins or so, its a clean startup and has stirred up a bunch of detritus.

So BOOM, its a controller with 2 features lol Fan control and wavemaker.

What other kind of control are people looking for?

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #137 on: August 10, 2010, 20:15:51 »
ph,temp ( fans and 800w heater), ozone
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Offline cyberwollf

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #138 on: August 10, 2010, 20:52:54 »
1. pH - Josh is finishing up the boards

2. Temp - Currently working.  I prefer not to give total heater control to a controller.  I like the idea of only safety cutoff.  Using a NC relay, just kill power to heaters if temp gets >82 (incase one gets stuck on)  I think overall temperature regulation is done pretty well in thermometers and its one less possible failure.  Bottomline, That is currently finished and working.

3. Ozone - The probe interface is very simple, but I dont have a probe to test it.  And cant justify buying a probe unless I have a Ozone Generator on my tank (hint hint Mike ;))
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #139 on: August 10, 2010, 21:01:24 »
For me? Temp/PH connected to an RJ45 at either end, have a long way from the controller to the controlled parts :D
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #140 on: August 10, 2010, 22:16:57 »
ph,temp fans heater and to turn off and on power heads
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #141 on: August 10, 2010, 22:24:00 »
Looks like once we get the pH finished.  We have enough functionality for lots of folks.
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #142 on: August 10, 2010, 22:27:53 »
could u have it to run a chiller and heater?
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #143 on: August 10, 2010, 23:03:17 »
Quote from: HUNGER on August 10, 2010, 22:27:53
could u have it to run a chiller and heater?

I have never used a chiller. How are they normally controlled?
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #144 on: August 11, 2010, 08:13:34 »
well mine just kicks on when it hits 83  they just have a small controller  in it
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #145 on: August 11, 2010, 17:28:09 »
Been running the controller for over 24 hours and I'm really happy with it.  I like the wavemaker action on the korillias and the temp is perfect.  The fan is keeping the tank right at 80.9 (where the fan is set to kick on)  The fan will run for a few minutes, then turn off for a few minutes (if you dont want it to cycle as fast, some hysteresis can fix that.) so heaters keep tank at 78 at night and controller/fan keeps it at 80.9 durring day.  Love it!
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Offline Midwest Express

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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #146 on: August 11, 2010, 17:33:13 »
What all pumps will the wavemaker control?
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #147 on: August 11, 2010, 17:35:32 »
thats good to hear
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #148 on: August 11, 2010, 17:45:40 »
Quote from: Midwest Express on August 11, 2010, 17:33:13
What all pumps will the wavemaker control?

Its basicly just an electronic switch that turns a 120v outlet on and off.  I am using the new Korillia Evo's.  Part of their selling point is they are allowed to be switched every 15 seconds and have no chatter on startup. 

Any 120v powerhead that doesnt chatter on startup would work.  If you have a 12v powerhead, you have already invested the money and probably already have a wavemaker.
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Re: Diy Low cost controller
« Reply #149 on: August 11, 2010, 19:47:13 »
Quote from: HUNGER on August 10, 2010, 22:27:53
could u have it to run a chiller and heater?

It wouldn't run a chiller without modifying the chiller itself. All it is capable of is turning it on and off, which I believe (correct me if I am wrong) would be bad on the compression.
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