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rimai wrote:I am considering removing that.

removing the out of stock or removing the pumps?

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so, would it just be smarter / safer / simpler to just use a second relay box instead of the power expansion?
its sounds like the power expansion has some noticeable limitations in regards to using our (RA) dosing pumps.

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rimai wrote:The tubing is 0.15" OD.
If you ever need some, just send me a pm.

ok. good to know. thanks.

btw, when will you be getting the dosing pumps back in stock?

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ok. good to know. I don't currently run more than one pump at a time. I have my schedules set so there's no overlap.
I may run a pump for 30 seconds to a couple minutes and then off (just depends on volume to dose). so that should be ok, right?

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in short, No.
there is a millis() but it resets at approximately 50 days. (check arduino.cc and look at the reference section).
the main thing is the hour, minute, seconds functions you mentioned.

what are you trying to accomplish?

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I've currently got 3 of the RA dosing pumps and have them running on my star. They are using their own relay box port for power. I'm wanting to add more dosing pumps but don't want to add another relay box (due to multiple reasons). I saw that the power control expansion module can be used to power ...

the dosing pumps come with small hose barbs. what are their sizes? and where can I get replacement ones? I don't need replacements currently but you never know.

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rimai wrote:You can change the file RA_CustomLabels.h

awesome thanks! that's what I thought (I discovered it after I posted my question).

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What about using the IDE? Is it inside RA_CustomLabels.h ?

Well that just gave me a new look at the 4 pack module... I bet I could do, ato, ato resivoir, all 3 dosing containers, and maybe even skimmer skimmer level if I bought 2.... I don't think you can use 2 of the multi level water level modules together. I know you can use the single and multi level t...

You can monitor any water level with it. Ie, volume of dosing containers, ato reservoir.

I think someone has done their entire ato handling with it instead of a float switch. however, i don't recall how easy/hard it was to implement.

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what did you want to see with the setup?
I've got a multi water level unit but only using 1 channel to monitor my water reservoir.

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Actually I didn't. This is my first controller and first time with 0 to 10 control, but I'm a tech guy so very inclined, but still would of taken a bit of research, so that saves me some time. I appreciate it!! anytime. feel free to ask all questions you want or even PM me. I'll help as best as I c...

I believe so. The only downside, I think, is that it only uses 4 of the 8 wires. This will allow you to only use 2 of the 4 channels. it's not a big deal initially, unless you plan to use all 4 of the pwm channels. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Good as I've got it on order. I'll be running 2 ...

I believe so. The only downside, I think, is that it only uses 4 of the 8 wires. This will allow you to only use 2 of the 4 channels. it's not a big deal initially, unless you plan to use all 4 of the pwm channels.

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Are you using the apex module to unlock the 0 to 10 control into reef angel? I use the icecap module for the apex and created a custom cable to interface with the Reef Angel. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Fairly simple to build? absolutely. easiest for the star. I can help guide you if you ne...

Thanks! I have a hammer coral in it on the left side. it honestly shouldn't be too much for it. you definitely want to have flow /circulation. you could probably get by with just one (i did for a while). the top part of the tank gets better flow than the bottom (for obvious reasons). I would keep t...

Thanks! I have a hammer coral in it on the left side. it honestly shouldn't be too much for it. you definitely want to have flow /circulation. you could probably get by with just one (i did for a while). the top part of the tank gets better flow than the bottom (for obvious reasons). I would keep th...

I have a pair of maxspect gyre xf230s running on my 75 gallon tank. I run them alternating at around 50-52%. works pretty good for me. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk What types of coral are you keeping? I was considering a pair of the ice cap 1ks too but thought it would be too much flow. I ha...

I have a pair of maxspect gyre xf230s running on my 75 gallon tank. I run them alternating at around 50-52%. works pretty good for me.

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We have used a custom build of the Arduino Application for our use with the Reef Angel Controllers. This has worked good in the past, however it has some issues moving forward. Reproducing the build that Roberto does is a bit tedious. Each time a new release of Arduino comes out, we would have to ap...

cosmith71 wrote:Thanks for continuing to work on this, Curt. It's much appreciated!

--Colin

welcome. glad to hear that it's still being used.

on a side note, it runs just fine on Android 10 on my Pixel 2.

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This post only applies to those of us who are running the Arduino 1.8.6 app and NOT using the webwizard. With Catalina, Apple drops all support for 32-bit applications. This does not appear to affect the Arduino on the surface but after digging around, the avr utilities that compile and upload to th...

The latest release should have fixed the auto updating (and updating in general) along with notifications. Apparently, there is something going on with Android versions 7, 8, & 9 with updates. I've seen a huge increase in app crashes. If anyone has been affected by the crashes and wants to drop ...

awesome!

as for the dimming expansion, it could be the module or the port on the expansion hub. Roberto can help you with the troubleshooting.

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Piper wrote:This sounds promising! I will update my code and upload tonight and see if that helps. I sure hope this does the trick!

I have been running it since I posted and it's been doing great. No issues that I have noticed.
Please post your results.

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I just contacted my ISP and I'm told they don't offer static IP for residential customers. is there a way around this issue as well? perhaps a free dynamic DNS takes care of these issues? After you get the wifi working and do what Roberto suggested, here's info for you regarding a free dynamic dns ...

The update was pushed a couple days ago. One thing that I have noticed is that the auto update is not working the way it should. Apparently in Android O, they changed background services and I didn't realize it. So I have to do the background updating differently. I will be working on this. Sorry fo...

Sorry. I just pushed it Awesome. So far it appears to be working normally. the only thing that is going on extra is that 5 second delay that you added in (don't think that is actually necessary anymore so it could and probably should be removed). just the couple quick things that i have done that w...

So I know there's not been much activity on my app in a while...mostly because I've been busy with my little children at home and not having the time. However, since I have updated my controller to a Star AND I've just added Dosing Pumps to my tank setup, more functionality has been desired by me. I...