LCD screen hardware change

Basic / Standard Reef Angel hardware
User avatar
cosmith71
Posts: 1437
Joined: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:51 pm
Location: Oklahoma City

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by cosmith71 »

By the time I figured it out, you'd have the formal version up. :mrgreen:

--C
User avatar
JHP
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:52 am
Location: Denmark

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by JHP »

is there a charge for the upgrade?
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

No, as long as you have a gen 2 screen.
Roberto.
User avatar
Sacohen
Posts: 1833
Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:25 am
Location: Davie, FL

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Sacohen »

I received my new LCD screen today.
From the looks of the announcements at the top of each forum library 1.0.4 is the latest, but I followed the link to the change log at the bottom of that thread and it show 1.0.5.
Is this correct or is 1.0.6 out yet?
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

It will be released tonight.
Roberto.
User avatar
Sacohen
Posts: 1833
Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:25 am
Location: Davie, FL

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Sacohen »

Great. I hope to have time to work on setting this up this weekend.
User avatar
cosmith71
Posts: 1437
Joined: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:51 pm
Location: Oklahoma City

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by cosmith71 »

Got the new screen up and running. It is leaps and bounds better looking than my old one.

The response time seems a little slower, though.

--Colin
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

That's the trade off, but I think it's worth it, don't you?
Roberto.
User avatar
cosmith71
Posts: 1437
Joined: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:51 pm
Location: Oklahoma City

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by cosmith71 »

Yes, it's not that bad. It's very smooth and looks gorgeous compared to the gen 2.

--C
Elevatorguy1
Posts: 42
Joined: Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:21 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Elevatorguy1 »

Replaced mine this morning. Very nice looking!
User avatar
JHP
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:52 am
Location: Denmark

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by JHP »

Hi
Is this GEN 1 OR GEN 2

/Jan
Attachments
foto.JPG
foto.JPG (476.73 KiB) Viewed 30607 times
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

Gen1.
You are good :)
Roberto.
dapg8gt
Posts: 104
Joined: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:33 pm
Location: 650 Bay Area..

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by dapg8gt »

Going to be replacing mine tomorrow it seems pretty straight forward right? Just pop out the old one and insert the new one?.. Insert code and ready to rock?.. I've gotten used to no screen lol I'm excited? Guessing the screen just pops out?
My other hobby has 450rwhp and eats tires instead of mysis!
User avatar
cosmith71
Posts: 1437
Joined: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:51 pm
Location: Oklahoma City

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by cosmith71 »

Yep, just pull and stick in the new one.

--Colin
dapg8gt
Posts: 104
Joined: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:33 pm
Location: 650 Bay Area..

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by dapg8gt »

Cool thanks.. should have brought it to work with me lol..
My other hobby has 450rwhp and eats tires instead of mysis!
User avatar
Sacohen
Posts: 1833
Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:25 am
Location: Davie, FL

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Sacohen »

Yeah it was easy. It just came out and the new one went in it's place. Just make sure the pins are lined up and it doesn't need any force. If you feel that it is hard, stop, pull it off and check everything is straight and aligned.

Mine came up fine with out having to replace the code.
OceanWolf
Posts: 58
Joined: Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:59 pm
Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by OceanWolf »

Hi Roberto,

I think I have a Gen2. What should I do?

Thanks
Onur
Attachments
RA Plus LCD Screen
RA Plus LCD Screen
IMG_0441.jpg (62.58 KiB) Viewed 30153 times
Thanks
Onur

Image
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

Yeap.
PM me for RMA.
Roberto.
Jbowen590
Posts: 8
Joined: Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:52 am

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Jbowen590 »

What months were the gen2 sold in?
kwolfskill
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:33 am

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by kwolfskill »

Hi Roberto,

I've had my Reef Angel for a number of months now, and haven't even hooked it up yet because the tank just finally got water in it to cycle it (it has been a slow process getting to this point). Just saw this thread and opened my Reef Angel up, and looks like I have a Gen 2 screen. At the moment I can't PM you, so what should I do?

Thanks,

Kevin
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

I upgraded your account. Try now.
Roberto.
JDW
Posts: 14
Joined: Mon May 26, 2014 9:07 am
Location: Calhoun, GA

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by JDW »

Please excuse my noobish inexperience, but i recently purchased an upgrade board for my RA. I am having the same issues where my screen is acting screwy. It works fine with the old RA board, but when i hook it up to the RA+ it has a single horizontal line that scrolls vertically. I found this post and it mentions that I need to insert a particular code.

"InternalMemory.LCDID_write(255);"

I am not certain where that should go in my RA Wizard program. Below is the code I am using.


#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 <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.Use2014Screen(); // Let's use 2014 Screen
    // Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port1Bit;
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePortsE[0] = 0;
    // Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit;
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePortsE[0] = 0;
    // Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = 0;
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPortsE[0] = 0;
    // Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = 0;
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPortsE[0] = 0;
    // Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
    ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
    ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;
    // Set the Overheat temperature setting
    InternalMemory.OverheatTemp_write( 790 );


    // Ports that are always on
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port1 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port2 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port4 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port5 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port6 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Port8 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port1 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port2 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port3 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port4 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port5 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port6 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port7 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.On( Box1_Port8 );

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

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

void loop()
{
    ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port3,760,770 );
    ReefAngel.SingleATO( true,Port7,60,0 );
    ////// Place your custom code below here
    

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

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

Image
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

Place it right above ReefAngel.Init();
Roberto.
JDW
Posts: 14
Joined: Mon May 26, 2014 9:07 am
Location: Calhoun, GA

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by JDW »

Thank you Roberto, fixed it right up
Image
User avatar
Xender
Posts: 105
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:38 am
Location: France

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Xender »

Hi Roberto !

Thanks a lot !
It works but I had to delete one line also :
ReefAngel.Use2014Screen(); // Let's use 2014 Screen
Fresh Water Aquarium 180*60*80
Salt Water Aquarium 60*60*60
Click Here to see the Video of my Fresh Water Aquarium
Image
Matthewgype
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:43 am
Location: New Zealand
Contact:

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by Matthewgype »

thanks for giving me the necessary information
JclaasSA
Posts: 25
Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:11 am

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by JclaasSA »

Hi

The screen on my standard Reef Angel unit fades/distorts after a while.

I fitted my Reef Angel Plus screen to it and then the backlight comes on, but displays nothing (even after entering the code "InternalMemory.LCDID_write(255);").

I also tried to upload all the different screen generation codes to the standard Reef Angel without any luck.

The fading/distorting screen displays something on the Reef Angel Plus without changing it's code.

The reason I want the standard Reef Angel sorted out is because the Reef Angel Plus pcb is corroded by the joystick which has since stopped scrolling up/down and I am not sure if removing the joystick from the standard Reef Angel and fitting it to the pcb of the Reef Angel Plus would help.

Can someone please advise?
rimai
Posts: 12881
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Re: LCD screen hardware change

Post by rimai »

It seems the screen has some issues too. You may need to replace it.
Roberto.
Post Reply