Sunrise/set by a location?

[MDB1029]

So this is going to be my first alteration of my code outside of generating a code through the wizard, so pardon my need to be spoken to like i am 5 years old in advance.

I know Inevo has it in his code but I don't know what i need to copy over and where i need to put it. I would like it to be set to somewhere in the Caribbean since it would be in or close to my time zone.

I am hoping this is a good place to start with customizing, but if this will be too much to start with please let me know.

Thank you in advance

[lnevo]

Its in the libraries now. What did you want to customize?

[MDB1029]

Its in the libraries now. What did you want to customize?

My use of the word customize is changing the code outside of the wizard.

Is the library set to a certain location? Can the location be changed?

What would I need to add and where do I add it?

[lnevo]

Ahh, ok. No, the SunLocation class does not deal directly with memory you would have to do that part on your own. You'd then need to use the web api or "custom memory locations" support that some apps have.

Here's some of the code you can find in my INO that will define the custom memory locations and set them.
#define Mem_I_Latitude 108
#define Mem_I_Longitude 110

SunLocation sun;
sun.Init(InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Latitude), InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Longitude));

The SunLocation class should update the std memory locations for lights, so any of the StandardLights or PWM code that relies on memory should use the times now that are calculated.

[MDB1029]

Ahh, ok. No, the SunLocation class does not deal directly with memory you would have to do that part on your own. You'd then need to use the web api or "custom memory locations" support that some apps have.

Here's some of the code you can find in my INO that will define the custom memory locations and set them.
#define Mem_I_Latitude 108
#define Mem_I_Longitude 110

SunLocation sun;
sun.Init(InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Latitude), InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Longitude));

The SunLocation class should update the std memory locations for lights, so any of the StandardLights or PWM code that relies on memory should use the times now that are calculated.

You will have to excuse my ignorance here, but i am still new to the RA and trying to learn how to make the most of it.

So to utilize the sunlocation, i would have to have the code loaded into the Internal Memory? Which I need wifi adapter to change anything, correct? Is this able to be done with the standard dimming ports or is the dimming module required for it? I really appreciate the help.

[lnevo]

No you don't need to use the internal memory but if you want to be able to change it on the fly you do and if you want to change it without reloading code then you need the wifi module.

It's not made to use any specific ports. By default it sets the memory location for StandardLights and the StandardPWM functions based on the GPS code you set. You can also grab the rise hour / minute and set hour/minute and use them however you want if it's not lights you want to control.

[MDB1029]

So i would need to add

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#include <SunLocation.h>

with the other #include lines?

I would add

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SunLocation sun;

under

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////// Place global variable code below here 

?

If this is correct, then this is where I am stuck.

Not using Internal memory, I know the lines

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#define Mem_I_Latitude 108
#define Mem_I_Longitude 110

would be different, assuming I need the lines.

Not sure where

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sun.Init(InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Latitude), InternalMemory.read_int(Mem_I_Longitude)); 

needs to go, and how to change it out of Internal Memory.

Here is my code as it is now.

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#include <ReefAngel_Features.h>
#include <Globals.h>
#include <RA_Wifi.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <OneWire.h>
#include <Time.h>
#include <DS1307RTC.h>
#include <InternalEEPROM.h>
#include <RA_NokiaLCD.h>
#include <RA_ATO.h>
#include <RA_Joystick.h>
#include <LED.h>
#include <RA_TempSensor.h>
#include <Relay.h>
#include <RA_PWM.h>
#include <Timer.h>
#include <Memory.h>
#include <InternalEEPROM.h>
#include <RA_Colors.h>
#include <RA_CustomColors.h>
#include <Salinity.h>
#include <RF.h>
#include <IO.h>
#include <ORP.h>
#include <AI.h>
#include <PH.h>
#include <WaterLevel.h>
#include <Humidity.h>
#include <DCPump.h>
#include <PAR.h>
#include <ReefAngel.h>

////// Place global variable code below here


////// Place global variable code above here


void setup()
{
    // This must be the first line
    ReefAngel.Init();  //Initialize controller
    ReefAngel.AddStandardMenu();  // Add Standard Menu

    ReefAngel.Use2014Screen();  // Let's use 2014 Screen 
    // Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port1Bit | Port4Bit;
    // Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port3Bit | Port4Bit | Port5Bit;
    // Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = 0;
    // Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = Port2Bit | Port3Bit;
    // Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
    ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
    ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;
    // Set the Overheat temperature setting
    InternalMemory.OverheatTemp_write( 810 );


    // Ports that are always on
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port1 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port4 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port6 );

    ////// Place additional initialization code below here
    

    ////// Place additional initialization code above here
}

void loop()
{
    ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port2,778,788 );
    ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port3,761,771 );
    ReefAngel.SingleATO( true,Port5,60,0 );
    ReefAngel.StandardLights( Port7,19,0,11,0 );
    ReefAngel.StandardLights( Box1_Port1,9,0,19,0 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.Set( Box1_Port2, !ReefAngel.Relay.Status( Box1_Port1 ) );
    ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight( PWMParabola(9,30,20,30,0,100,0) );
    ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic( PWMParabola(9,0,21,0,0,100,0) );
    ////// Place your custom code below here
    

    ////// Place your custom code above here

    // This should always be the last line
    ReefAngel.ShowInterface();
}

I am planning on getting the wifi module within the next week or so. Would it be better if i created a code with the internal memory now and upload it once i get the wifi?

[lnevo]

without internal memory just put this in your setup function..

sun.Init(whatever_lattitude, whatever_longitude);

If your gonna do it with memory then the code should go in loop() so it can be read if it changes.

Also keep in mind the times are wonky because the RA does not take timezone into account. So whatever time your RA is set for it thinks is UTC. So whatever timezone your in you need to adjust for that, either by setting the offset or by adjusting your longitude(?) Either way play around with it till it's near the schedule you want.

[MDB1029]

Thank you for the info. I will let you know how it goes.