AquaPi - An open-souce Aquarium Controller

[TheFalseReality]

All of them. Lol

Start with Temp. Install `mini-graph-card` via HACS, google this , as you need to understand this. Lemme know specifically if there is something you don't understand there.

Then add this card:

```
type: custom:mini-graph-card
animate: true
name: Temperature
align_state: center
hours_to_show: 72
cache: true
color_thresholds:
- value: 72
color: '#0a748c'
- value: 76
color: '#497eb0'
- value: 78
color: '#58c02b'
- value: 80
color: '#babf22'
- value: 84
color: '#c0392b'
show:
labels: true
legend: false
icon_adaptive_color: true
name_adaptive_color: true
entities:
- entity: sensor.aquapi_f2c1e4_temperature
name: Marine
icon: mdi:thermometer-water
```

The indents don't seem to carry over, check the screenshot

 

[Reef Hub]

Once you have the board and ESP device, you can install the software from the Git website directly, and I posted links on the store page for the 3D models for the cases. As for wires and such, you can buy PG7 cable glands and 3-4 Pin wires to attach to the terminal blocks. I was considering selling the parts as well (like additional or replacement cables), but it'll likely be cheaper to get them on Amazon yourself. I may post links to the parts used but I would need to make sure those links never break...

I think sharing the links would still be handy. Typically Amazon will still show the part once it is out of stock by that brand and will list it as "we do not know when or if this item will be back in stock", but always end up stocking the same part under a different brand name instead. It would still help the user out knowing which is the correct part to grab.

 

[sharkbait-uhaha]

alright so I been wanting to jump into the whole apex/hydra thing but came across this and seems to be pretty awesome. How would one go about to get started ?

 

[Reef Hub]

alright so I been wanting to jump into the whole apex/hydra thing but came across this and seems to be pretty awesome. How would one go about to get started ?

Question is are you okay with DIY and fixing things yourself? Fixing things will probably require some research on your part. As long as you are okay with all that, recommend starting on page one of this thread and just reading up on what @TheFalseReality has shared up to this point. His GitHub and Website are two good resources to start with.

 

[sharkbait-uhaha]

Question is are you okay with DIY and fixing things yourself? Fixing things will probably require some research on your part. As long as you are okay with all that, recommend starting on page one of this thread and just reading up on what @TheFalseReality has shared up to this point. His GitHub and Website are two good resources to start with.

I skimmed through it but as long as there's no coding , and its cheaper than apex/hydros Im in lol

 

[Broady2067]

Start with Temp. Install `mini-graph-card` via HACS, google this , as you need to understand this. Lemme know specifically if there is something you don't understand there.

Then add this card:

```
type: custom:mini-graph-card
animate: true
name: Temperature
align_state: center
hours_to_show: 72
cache: true
color_thresholds:
- value: 72
color: '#0a748c'
- value: 76
color: '#497eb0'
- value: 78
color: '#58c02b'
- value: 80
color: '#babf22'
- value: 84
color: '#c0392b'
show:
labels: true
legend: false
icon_adaptive_color: true
name_adaptive_color: true
entities:
- entity: sensor.aquapi_f2c1e4_temperature
name: Marine
icon: mdi:thermometer-water
```

The indents don't seem to carry over, check the screenshot

 

[TheFalseReality]

Look at my screenshot and ident where needed. The indents didn't carry over when posting. You are using yaml, so the indents matter.

 

[TheFalseReality]

I skimmed through it but as long as there's no coding , and its cheaper than apex/hydros Im in lol

There can be coding, but Home Assistant makes it much easier by using yaml and in MANY cases, you have a well built UI to make things if you wanted.

 

[TheFalseReality]

I think sharing the links would still be handy. Typically Amazon will still show the part once it is out of stock by that brand and will list it as "we do not know when or if this item will be back in stock", but always end up stocking the same part under a different brand name instead. It would still help the user out knowing which is the correct part to grab.

Here's my list, I will post this on my GitHub later

Check out my list on Amazon

a.co

 

[TheFalseReality]

I skimmed through it but as long as there's no coding , and its cheaper than apex/hydros Im in lol

It can be cheaper, but in some cases, like the pH, its not. But it's modular, so you only get what you need. The other brands are good, don't get me wrong, but if you know how to do this, want something fully customizable, and community support, this may work. Now, if you just want something from an established company, warranties and all, go for them. This is more for DIY enthusiasts.

 

[BR260354]

Yep, I'm big into HA - I also have Homebridge and Homekit. So, yes, this would be pretty cool. However, I'm already heavily invested in Hydros. I've been waiting for them to release and API or something so I can at least display in HA dashboard, but nothing yet.

If just starting out, I would probably go for the AquaPi, but you are correct, the probes are a bit on the high side.

 

[Reef Hub]

Printing the case and cover for it today! Thanks for providing that list. Any chance we can get some more photos on how the probes and everything connect @TheFalseReality?

 

[Reef Hub]

My case is now complete

Played around with multiple colors cuz something this awesome needs a bad butt branding theme backing it. I’m willing to try it again if someone has other ideas

 

[TheFalseReality]

Yep, I'm big into HA - I also have Homebridge and Homekit. So, yes, this would be pretty cool. However, I'm already heavily invested in Hydros. I've been waiting for them to release and API or something so I can at least display in HA dashboard, but nothing yet.

If just starting out, I would probably go for the AquaPi, but you are correct, the probes are a bit on the high side.

I'm considering making the probe optional in my store, just the case and assembly. These EZO circuits are supposed to be compatible with any probes, so maybe we can save money if we already have the probes.... What do you think?

 

[TheFalseReality]

My case is now complete

Played around with multiple colors cuz something this awesome needs a bad butt branding theme backing it. I’m willing to try it again if someone has other ideas

Oh wow that is great! I'll add an additional wiki page tonight for building it yourself and adding links to the parts used. I'll send the link when done.

 

[TheFalseReality]

Printing the case and cover for it today! Thanks for providing that list. Any chance we can get some more photos on how the probes and everything connect @TheFalseReality?

Alright, I wrote up a quick parts list of what I use with Amazon links. It's not much of a guide, but it will help

Build It Yourself

AquaPi for ESPHome & Home Assistant. Contribute to TheRealFalseReality/aquapi development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Reef Hub]

@TheFalseReality reviewing the Atlas Scientific Probes. These will work with other third party probes to correct? Looking at the connectors, they do not appear to be a BNC Style connector you'd find on other probes.

 

[Reef Hub]

Okay doing some research, I believe I found the handoff to convert it to the typical BNC connector for the EZO boards you'd see on Third Party probes. Found this on Amazon.

 

[TheFalseReality]

@TheFalseReality reviewing the Atlas Scientific Probes. These will work with other third party probes to correct? Looking at the connectors, they do not appear to be a BNC Style connector you'd find on other probes.

I created a custom case for EXO boards and using JST connectors, I can send pics later

 

[TheFalseReality]

Okay doing some research, I believe I found the handoff to convert it to the typical BNC connector for the EZO boards you'd see on Third Party probes. Found this on Amazon.

Okay doing some research, I believe I found the handoff to convert it to the typical BNC connector for the EZO boards you'd see on Third Party probes. Found this on Amazon.

JST connector kit: https://amzn.to/3WyCdcK