How to control 2 WP-40s and a DC6000 with the DCPUMP class?

[Smotz]

Hi all,

I have 2x WP40s and a DC6000 DC return pump. My current code is listed below (I haven't implemented the return pump yet). I will be adding the DC6000 using the modified Jebao cable for ATO.


How can I set a different setting for the return pump than what I have set for my WP-40?

For instance, I want to turn the DC6000 off during feeding mode but keep my WP-40's on 30%.

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ReefAngel.DCPump.FeedingSpeed=30;
  ReefAngel.DCPump.WaterChangeSpeed=0;
  ReefAngel.DCPump.DaylightChannel = Sync;
  ReefAngel.DCPump.ActinicChannel = Sync;

[lnevo]

Dont use the dc pump class for the return pump. Use it through the PWM class the way we used to.. Put an if feeding mode then set to whatever % or 0.

[Smotz]

Gotcha. I am debating on not using the DCPUMP class all together coz of the memory increase - I don't use the portal to control my wave makers. Can you think of any other benefit?

[Smotz]

Dont use the dc pump class for the return pump. Use it through the PWM class the way we used to.. Put an if feeding mode then set to whatever % or 0.

Hey dude, would you be able to elaborate a bit? What would the command be to use the PWM class with the ATO? would this be it:

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pinMode(lowATOPin,OUTPUT);
analogWrite(lowATOPin,45*2.55);

the above would set it to 45% ? If so - whats with the * 2.55 ?

To take it further - how can I set the value for this in internal memory so I can change it when I want?

[rimai]

Yes, that's it.
*2.55 is because the controller uses a range from 0-255, but we humans use 0-100 so, we need to multiply by 2.55.
If you want to use internal memory, you can do something like this:

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    pinMode(lowATOPin,OUTPUT);
    analogWrite(lowATOPin,InternalMemory.LEDPWMActinic_read()*2.55);

Then use the android app to change the value you want to use.

[Smotz]

Yes, that's it.
*2.55 is because the controller uses a range from 0-255, but we humans use 0-100 so, we need to multiply by 2.55.
If you want to use internal memory, you can do something like this:

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    pinMode(lowATOPin,OUTPUT);
    analogWrite(lowATOPin,InternalMemory.LEDPWMActinic_read()*2.55);

Then use the android app to change the value you want to use.

Nice - sorry for the barrage of questions but I have more

What memory location would I change for this? I don't quite understand LEDPWMActinic_read .. ?

Can I set a default value - say 50% ? that gets changed via the droid app - I would want that value to stick should I reboot, etc ... is that possible ?

[rimai]

Yeah, just use android app and set the memory location PWM Actinic to 50. Internal memory is persistent, so it doesn't get erased when power is lost.

[Smotz]

Yeah, just use android app and set the memory location PWM Actinic to 50. Internal memory is persistent, so it doesn't get erased when power is lost.

Nice. Thx man.