I've prototyped the delivery performance of a auto frozen fish feeder for my tanks and now I'm at the point where I'm trying to figure the control mechanisms. I originally wanted to use my apex but Im not thinking its possible now based on the comprehensive reference manuals options
Its an iteration of WallyB's design shown here: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/diy-auto-frozen-food-feeder.770/
I was trying to avoid doing something entirely bespoke using a Rasperry pi IoT relay with a bit of python but thats looking like my route forward unless someone can recommend an option via the apex.
Here is the general flow of operations.
1. Turn on magnetic stirrir for 5 mins several times a day (easy enough with OSC commands)
2. Run doser head A for 30 seconds several times of day (easy enough with OSC), this moves food concentrate to mix station
3. Run doser head B for 30 seconds, RO water into mix station. After step 4, this pump needs to run again several times this is my main hangup with the apex options
4. Run doser head C for 1 min, mix station to tank, this dosing head will run several more times in the flush stage
5. Run Doser head B for 30 seconds (RO to mix)
6. Run doser head C for 30 seconds (line flush)
7. Run Doser head B for 30 seconds (RO to mix)
8. Run Doser head C for 30 seconds (line flush)
Wait 4-5 hours then repeat this loop. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!
Its an iteration of WallyB's design shown here: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/diy-auto-frozen-food-feeder.770/
I was trying to avoid doing something entirely bespoke using a Rasperry pi IoT relay with a bit of python but thats looking like my route forward unless someone can recommend an option via the apex.
Here is the general flow of operations.
1. Turn on magnetic stirrir for 5 mins several times a day (easy enough with OSC commands)
2. Run doser head A for 30 seconds several times of day (easy enough with OSC), this moves food concentrate to mix station
3. Run doser head B for 30 seconds, RO water into mix station. After step 4, this pump needs to run again several times this is my main hangup with the apex options
4. Run doser head C for 1 min, mix station to tank, this dosing head will run several more times in the flush stage
5. Run Doser head B for 30 seconds (RO to mix)
6. Run doser head C for 30 seconds (line flush)
7. Run Doser head B for 30 seconds (RO to mix)
8. Run Doser head C for 30 seconds (line flush)
Wait 4-5 hours then repeat this loop. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!