reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

[AquaKey]

What controller do you have and which reef-pi version are you running? I wonder if the connectors aren't setup correctly. Here's the link for the manuals, find the one for your controller, then in the manual go to the PWM ports page and at the bottom will be the pin numbers. For what it's worth also go to the admin tab in reef-pi and press the reload button, maybe that will sort it out.

It's the latest robo tank, pi zero w 2 (as the deluxe package). Reef pi 5.2. Attached is the setting on the pins, matches the manual. Have reloaded/rebooted multiple times. It's weird that channel 1 is fine but the rest are constant 10v no matter what I do. I've tried the 3.5mm plugs and the screw terminal pins too, same behavior.

 

[AquaKey]

It's the latest robo tank, pi zero w 2 (as the deluxe package). Reef pi 5.2. Attached is the setting on the pins, matches the manual. Have reloaded/rebooted multiple times. It's weird that channel 1 is fine but the rest are constant 10v no matter what I do. I've tried the 3.5mm plugs and the screw terminal pins too, same behavior.

One other thing I just noticed, channel 1 outputs 10v at max. Ch 2-8 outputs 12v with no change based on changing inputs in reef pi. The dip switches also have no effect on ch 2-8.

 

[robsworld78]

One other thing I just noticed, channel 1 outputs 10v at max. Ch 2-8 outputs 12v with no change based on changing inputs in reef pi. The dip switches also have no effect on ch 2-8.

Hmm, seems a little strange as 2 channels share a circuit. Could you start a new thread for this, maybe copy and paste these posts, I'll make up a diagram for with some points to check voltage and will post it there.

 

[JachPot]

My robo tank reef pi comes in Saturday and I'm excited. What pump do you guys use for auto top off?

 

[Ranjib]

im using 12v submersible pumps with higher lift (6feet) Amazon product for my nano and 65G tanks. For the smaller picos im using 12v peristaltic pumps

 

[robsworld78]

My robo tank reef pi comes in Saturday and I'm excited. What pump do you guys use for auto top off?

Sounds like you hit the JachPot lol, I couldn't resist. Thanks!!

 

[bishoptf]

I meant to post this some time ago, I still like the DJ8 power strips and they were getting harder and harder to find but low and behold it looks like that is just one of many. It appears that the relay strip is actually made for many other labels, here are some other alternatives, same thing different name:

Eliminator Ez-8
Chauvet SR-8
Ness SP-RP8
Elation SRP8

I am sure there are others and sometimes if searching on ebay 8 channel relay pack will give you more options, just thought I would pass this along for anyone looking for options.

p.s. these are near as nice as the one's Rob puts together and sells but still an option.

 

[bishoptf]

I meant to post this some time ago, I still like the DJ8 power strips and they were getting harder and harder to find but low and behold it looks like that is just one of many. It appears that the relay strip is actually made for many other labels, here are some other alternatives, same thing different name:

Eliminator Ez-8
Chauvet SR-8
Ness SP-RP8
Elation SRP8

I am sure there are others and sometimes if searching on ebay 8 channel relay pack will give you more options, just thought I would pass this along for anyone looking for options.

p.s. these are near as nice as the one's Rob puts together and sells but still an option.

What I meant to say was that these powerstrips are NOT near as nice as @robsworld78 robotank outlets but they do work.

 

[JachPot]

How are you guys mounting your non contact sensors to your sumps?

 

[Ranjib]

was playing with my macro lens after a long time....
coco worm ...

another type of feather duster (forgot the name), one of my favorite

myagi tort

colors are very subdued by some reason, it looks much brighter in color (blue )
red milipora .

alveopora

...
planning to start setting up more pico tanks. now that most of the house work has settled, and post pandemic life is settling in.. i am thinking i should at least start the other tanks. I have the space and all the spare hardware.. theres no point in keeping all those things in shelves. ..and some of the corals in the main display tank will soon need some pruning, which i can use as started corals for the new tanks.

 

[JachPot]

im using 12v submersible pumps with higher lift (6feet) Amazon product for my nano and 65G tanks. For the smaller picos im using 12v peristaltic pumps

Did you just strip the ends off of these and wire them directly?

 

[Ranjib]

Did you just strip the ends off of these and wire them directly?

i connect the 12v power supply directly through these barrel jack connectors. They are either controlled by reef-pi via kasa. And recently for couple of setups i am directly wiring them through float switch (no reef-pi, no network dependency).

 

[Ranjib]

Guess what day it is , Aiptasia appreciation day....

 

[Wolfw28]

My robo tank reef pi comes in Saturday and I'm excited. What pump do you guys use for auto top off?

My robo tank reef pi comes in Saturday and I'm excited. What pump do you guys use for auto top off?

Amazon product
Awesome little pump same pump used by
JBJ

Dual Sensor Nano Auto Top Off - JBJ​

great no problem with lift 5-6ft no problem haven’t tried any higher after buying one form Amazon I bought 4 more from AliExpress for around 5buck a piece. Submersible also

 

[KonradTO]

My robo tank reef pi comes in Saturday and I'm excited. What pump do you guys use for auto top off?

I use a usb 5v pump from amazon, super easy to power this way you can't lift crazy high though..

 

[JachPot]

I grabbed the first one suggested to me and it seems to work well. I also grabbed a 20 gallon high Aqueon tank brand new for $13.50 yesterday as my reservoir!

 

[bishoptf]

I use a usb 5v pump from amazon, super easy to power this way you can't lift crazy high though..

I'm using the usb pumps also for ATO and agree with the lift height, for me mine dumps into my sump which is pretty much same height, float controlled.

 

[kdx7214]

Quick UI suggestion. When you go to calibrate the pH probe, you should be able to do the 7, hit done, then come back and do the 10 when you're ready. I wasted a whole set of calibration fluids today by not knowing that. The calibration fluids for the probe I'm using come in packets and you just set the probe in the packet - so I can't have jars setup before hand.

 

[Ranjib]

Quick UI suggestion. When you go to calibrate the pH probe, you should be able to do the 7, hit done, then come back and do the 10 when you're ready. I wasted a whole set of calibration fluids today by not knowing that. The calibration fluids for the probe I'm using come in packets and you just set the probe in the packet - so I can't have jars setup before hand.

I didnt get it, how this led to waste of the calibration fluid? can you elaborate? The ph module is a general purpose one and can be used with any analog sensor. As long as we can keep that semantics possible any improvement suggestion is welcome

 

[kdx7214]

I didnt get it, how this led to waste of the calibration fluid? can you elaborate? The ph module is a general purpose one and can be used with any analog sensor. As long as we can keep that semantics possible any improvement suggestion is welcome

I opened a pack, calibrated 7. Hit done. Readied pack of 10 fluid, couldn't calibrate it and since it's a pouch I couldn't set it down. Had to open another package of 7, calibrate 7, and then immediately calibrate another pouch of 10.

This one doesn't use a powder mixed with ro/di to make the solution.