Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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Re: Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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Yes, there is an app for W8 phones. Check the download section :)
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Steve, You are all ways so helpful and I will be watching for a pump but I have decided to get the Reef Angel now and will have to wait for the pump. I am really excited to buy this controller and can't wait to play with it and work on my programming skills. I have taken one programming class but would be way more nervous if it wasn't for this great community that helps each other out so much.

Roberto, That is awesome that it has a windows app and I look forward to buying this controller.
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The Reef Angle Wizard will do a lot of the basic programming for you.

One thing you might want to consider adding to your purchase is the Bluetooth attachment.

If you have remote access setup on your PC at home then maybe you can access your PC remotely from Afghanistan do some minor programming updates and then upload it to the Reef Angel wirelessly through the Bluetooth.

The only other way to program the RA is to connect your PC to it directly with the included TTL to USB cable.

I'm not really away from home that much, but I seem to have more time at work to make updates and changes then when I;m at home so I can make them and then just upload them to the RA thru the bluetooth.
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I haven't seen the attachment for a blue tooth. Is it the WIFI attachment that you are talking about?
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No there is an additional Bluetooth adapter. I don't think Roberto has it on the store yet.

If you are interested in it too PM him about it.
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So even with the WIFI I would have to plug in my computer to upload code to the Reef Angel?
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Yes. The Wifi is only for getting data out of the RA to the portal or apps.
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I got my webcam set up again.
This is what it looks like inside the RA Portal.
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Here is a link to it.
http://sacohen.no-ip.biz:2010

UID = Fish
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Thanks Steve for getting that video up. Wow that would be cool to see from wherever you are. Sorry it took so long the internet has been down out here and have been busy.
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No problem. I just got the video this weeekend anyway.

Sent from my HTC One VX using Tapatalk
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Okay so I found a Reef Angel Controller on Ebay and I'm not sure if it is the plus or not. What would I loose if the controller is not the plus?

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The standard RA has less memory, so you can not store that much code on it.
The current libraries are getting to large to put on the standard RA.

Basically what you will lose depends on what you want to program.
For example the the library code for the DC (Jebao) pumps is very large and does not fit on the standard RA.
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Ask the seller to clarify. I would assume most likely that it is not. I believe the upgrade cost is $50 so you can take that into consideration if it is not.
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Thanks Guys,
I have sent a email to the seller to see. I just got back home yesterday and am trying to get everything set up and going for the new tank.
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There is only one full system on Ebay right now and it's up to $300.

It does not say if it is RA or +.

The price of the upgrade board is $75.

It looks like it might be the +, because it has the USB to TTL included. Didn't that only come with the +?

The RA+ and Relay Expansion Module + Relay Box are $388 new,with warranty, so keep that in mind if bidding on this.
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Well an hour ago it was 220$
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They should all come with the USB-TTL cable. The + comes with the USB power cable.
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Yeah. When I looked at it earlier this morning when I first saw your e-mail it was $208 I think.

Thanks Lee I knew there was something that the + had that the RA doesn't.
I forgot it was the USB Power cable.
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Re: Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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So I finally pulled the trigger and orderer one yesterday. I am so excited I can't wait. I guess I better start reading up On the manual.
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Best thing is to install the software and start playing with the wizard!
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Oh okay thanks for the heads up
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What port will I need to use on my computer to program the reef angel
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It'll get created when you plug it in the first time.
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Re: Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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Okay I have been playing with the wizard a little and I'm still really unsure of what I'm doing. What is the best code to start with and start modifying? I will be getting my RA today and it's my birthday, Thanks Roberto what good timing you have :D.
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First off Happy Birthday.
Second. Enjoy your new toy.

The best code to start modifying is your own.

Go thru the wizard and answer the questions about how long you want your lights on, what you want your overheat temp to be and anything other that you want to set up once done it will generate code that you can upload as is or start modifying to make it the way you want.

Best option is to upload it as is and see how things work and what you want to change after that.
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Re: Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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Okay I didn't realize what the wizard actually was tell you said that. Thanks I'm so excited.
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Okay so I just went through the wizard setup and I think I set it up. When I click on the Portal it doesn't show anything though. I also don't know how to post my code on here except maybe a copy and paste. Nothing is actually plugged in yet though still trying to figure out where to place everything in the stand.
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The Portal will not show anything until you have loaded your code into the RA head unit, have everything connected and getting readings and setup the WiFi module.

The way you post your code is to copy it from the Reef Angel Arduino and then go to the Full Editor, click on the button that says code and past the code in between the "".
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Re: Trying to see if a reef angel is right for me

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Okay I guess I just need to be a little more patient. Thanks for all the help
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No problem.
I don't know much about coding so somethings I feel like I'm just leaching of this forum, so I like to help when I can.

I don't blame you for being excited.

Take your time, get everything hooked up, then program the Wifi and load the code and test things out.

Then worry about modifying things and getting fancy.
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