How can I write custom code for BRS doser?

[skehole]

Hi guys and gals. I'm a RA noob

I'm playing with the wizard as I prepare to get my RA setup in the near future. The code generator doesn't fit my application for dosing vinegar. I'm currently dosing every hour from 1pm to 9pm, for a total of 9 doses at 3 min run time each. I do this to dose during times of highest PH. The wizard only allows to dose every x minutes for y amount of time.

How would I accomplish this and then, where do I place the code once generated?

Many thanks!
Sean

[cosmith71]

I think something like this should work. Put it in loop() and change Port1 to whatever port you're using on the relay box.

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if (hour() >=13 && hour() <=21)
  {
    ReefAngel.DosingPumpRepeat( Port1,0,60,180 );
  }
  else
  {
    ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port1);
  }
  

--Colin

[skehole]

Thank you so much!

Does the >=13 telling the contoller to dose at 1pm and later?

[cosmith71]

Yep. Greater than or equal to 1300 (1 PM) and less than or equal to 2100.

You're welcome!

[skehole]

Gotcha. Thank you so much. I'm trying to also understand the method and reasoning behind it all. I did some very basic programming almost 20 years ago in high school

[cosmith71]

Here you go.


http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3353

[skehole]

I think something like this should work. Put it in loop() and change Port1 to whatever port you're using on the relay box.

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if (hour() >=13 && hour() <=21)
  {
    ReefAngel.DosingPumpRepeat( Port1,0,60,180 );
  }
  else
  {
    ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port1);
  }
  

--Colin

I just realized you said to put it in loop. Is there somewhere I need to add () in that code line you wrote?

[cosmith71]

Nope. Just copy and paste it in the loop section along with your other stuff. There should be a line that reads "Put custom code here" or similar.

--Colin