Reef Angel Forum

Posted: **Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:55 pm**

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As many of you may already know, an RF module was in the works for some time and I'm very happy to start taking pre-orders. The lead time is about 4 weeks.
http://www.reefangel.com/Products.RF-Ex ... odule.ashx
This module is capable of controlling the Vortech pumps with ES wireless drivers.
Vortech pumps will turn to feeding mode automatically when you start the "Feeding Mode" on your Reef Angel.
You can also put them into Night mode automatically to follow your lighting schedule.
All of the modes that the ES driver offers can be emulated.
Additionally, 2 special modes were created:
* Storm
* Custom

These are the wave patterns for the "Storm" mode:

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On Custom, the user has full control of each channel (Sync, Anti-Sync and Back-of-Tank). You will be able to create your own patterns and waves.

Posted: **Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:55 am**

Good stuff Roberto

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:21 am**

rimai wrote:
Product_RF.jpg
As many of you may already know, an RF module was in the works for some time and I'm very happy to start taking pre-orders. The lead time is about 4 weeks.
http://www.reefangel.com/Products.RF-Ex ... odule.ashx
This module is capable of controlling the Vortech pumps with ES wireless drivers.
Vortech pumps will turn to feeding mode automatically when you start the "Feeding Mode" on your Reef Angel.
You can also put them into Night mode automatically to follow your lighting schedule.
All of the modes that the ES driver offers can be emulated.
Additionally, 2 special modes were created:
* Storm
* Custom

These are the wave patterns for the "Storm" mode:
Sync.jpg

Anti-Sync.jpg

Back-of-Tank.jpg
On Custom, the user has full control of each channel (Sync, Anti-Sync and Back-of-Tank). You will be able to create your own patterns and waves.

I was just expecting this release to buy my Vortech MP10.

Congratulations Roberto!!!

Marcelo Bertalha

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:40 pm**

So to test things out, I have my RA do the following:
12:00 - 12:59 -> Short Pulse Mode at 100% with 1 second pulse duration
15:00 - 17:59 -> Ecosmart Nutrient Transport Mode at 70% with 3 seconds pulse duration
The rest of the time, I just leave it at default.
The default is controlled by internal memory settings, which can be changed remotely with any web browser or using the Status application. I personally use the Status application. It so easy

Right now, my internal memory settings are set to have the pumps on Long Pulse Mode at 50% with 10 seconds duration.
It's working beautiful!!

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:55 pm**

rimai wrote:So to test things out, I have my RA do the following:
12:00 - 12:59 -> Short Pulse Mode at 100% with 1 second pulse duration
15:00 - 17:59 -> Ecosmart Nutrient Transport Mode at 70% with 3 seconds pulse duration
The rest of the time, I just leave it at default.
The default is controlled by internal memory settings, which can be changed remotely with any web browser or using the Status application. I personally use the Status application. It so easy
Right now, my internal memory settings are set to have the pumps on Long Pulse Mode at 50% with 10 seconds duration.
It's working beautiful!!

I can add it into the iPhone app

Just need a MP10 and exp. module

Posted: **Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:32 am**

So do I need the whole MP10 ESw kit for this or can I piece it together from their parts dept?

Posted: **Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:48 am**

Not sure if it is worth to piece together from their spare parts.
I think you would end up with a higher bill

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:28 am**

rimai wrote:So to test things out, I have my RA do the following:
12:00 - 12:59 -> Short Pulse Mode at 100% with 1 second pulse duration
15:00 - 17:59 -> Ecosmart Nutrient Transport Mode at 70% with 3 seconds pulse duration
The rest of the time, I just leave it at default.
The default is controlled by internal memory settings, which can be changed remotely with any web browser or using the Status application. I personally use the Status application. It so easy
Right now, my internal memory settings are set to have the pumps on Long Pulse Mode at 50% with 10 seconds duration.
It's working beautiful!!

Hello Roberto,

is possible to program for the RA MP10wES do the work in short pulse (70% 1 second) and in some periods of the day the RA setting to change the short pulse (25% 3 second) and then go into night mode, that during the days?
It is possible that VorTech enter into night mode 30 minutes before turning off the lights?

Tanks brother

Marcelo

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:49 am**

Yes to all

Posted: **Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:50 am**

Hi Roberto,

Do you have a PDE with examples of the different modes you could share, including setting up a custom mode?

Thanks!

Posted: **Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:59 pm**

The mode is by default controlled by internal memory, so you can simply change it by using any app that can write to internal memory, such as status app, built-in webserver and pretty soon the iphone, android and Client.
The memory locations are:
855 - Mode
856 - Speed
857 - Duration

To override the internal memory mode, you can use the following code:

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      ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory=false;
      ReefAngel.RF.SetMode(ShortWave,100,6);

The function is SetMode(Mode,Speed,Duration) and the parameter are:

Mode can be one of the following modes:
* Constant
* Random1 (Lagoonal)
* Random2 (Reef Crest)
* ShortWave (Short Pulse)
* LongWave (Long Pulse)
* Smart_NTM (Nutrient Transport Mode)
* Smart_TSM (Tidal Swell Mode)
* Storm (will only be available on the upcoming Dev libraries update or by using 10 instead of Storm)
* Custom (will only be available on the upcoming Dev libraries update or by using 11 instead of Custom)

Speed is a number from 0 through 100

Duration is only applicable to ShortWave, LongWave and Smart_NTM and represent the following:
ShortWave - tenths of a second
LongWave - seconds
Smart_NTM - tenths of a second

The function for Custom mode is SetMode(Mode,Speed,Channel) and the parameter are:

Mode: Custom

Speed is a number from 0 through 100

Channel:
0 - Sync
1- Anti-Sync
2- Back of Tank

Posted: **Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:41 pm**

Awesome, thanks! I'm starting to get a Poseidon complex

I shall rule the seas of my 14 gal tank, LOL.

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:15 pm**

how would one call the current mode for display on main? also i get the error RF class has no member named UseMemory when using this statement. Also trying my feed mode is 30min long...and I beleive Slave_Stop turns off/completely stops the pumps? Id like the pumps to stop during feed mode and then go into NTM for 30 minutes prior to feed then return to reef crest...lol man...im just confused haha

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		if ( hour() <= 6 || hour () >= 20 )
			{
				ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic(MoonPhase());
                                ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory=false;
                                ReefAngel.RF.SetMode(Night,10,0);
			}
		else
			{
				ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic(0);
                                
			}

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:49 pm**

Slave_Stop is only used for Master/Slave assignment. You should be needing to use that ever again once the pumps are assigned as slaves.
Feeding mode should come automatically on your vortech pumps when you enter feeding mode on RA.
You can initiate feeding mode in 3 ways:
1. Using RA joystick and navigating to feeding mode menu option.
2. Pressing and Holding "Set" on your Ecotech driver
3. Using iPhone or Android app to start feeding mode.

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:51 pm**

The compile error is most likely because you need to add this to the top of your code.

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#include <ReefAngel_RF.h>
[code]

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:08 pm**

That is included which is why im confused :\ and im using the latest dev libraries. And I guess I could use relays to turn the vortech completely off.

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:12 pm**

Sorry, I forgot you also need this on ReefAngel_Features.h file:

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#define RFEXPANSION

Posted: **Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:17 pm**

Had that defined too. I just updated the dev libraries again(I updated a week ago) the lines

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ReefAngel_RFClass::ReefAngel_RFClass()
{
	UseMemory=true;
}

wasnt defined in reefangel_rf.cpp it works now

hmm now to figure out switching to nutrient transport for 30 minutes after feedmode then back to reefcrest

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:55 pm**

Is there a variable that stores the mode that the pump is currently in, so it can easily be displayed on a custom main?

When setting up the Custom Menu for a Storm Mode is it safe to just put in a delay and change the mode back to your default, or should it be more involved? I imagine what I have below would set the mode to storm indefinitely, unless there's something in my loop to change it at some specified time of day to something else.

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void MenuEntry4()
{
ForceCloud=true;
ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory=false; // Sets variable so default memory modes for RF Module are not used
ReefAngel.RF.SetMode(10,150,0); // Sets Storm mode (10) on Vortech pumps at 150/255 speed, and 0 duration since not applicable to this mode.
ReefAngel.DisplayedMenu=RETURN_MAIN_MODE;
}

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:13 pm**

You can use these to display on custom main screen:

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InternalMemory.RFMode_read();
InternalMemory.RFSpeed_read();
InternalMemory.RFDuration_read();

To change the Vortech mode to Storm mode during cloud/lightining period, I think the best way is to incorportate the switch of modes into the CheckCloud() function itself.
What you want to do is look for the part of code that starts the cloud and add the RF change mode funtion:

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  if (cloudchance)
  {
    //is it time for cloud yet?
    if (NumMins(hour(),minute())>=cloudstart && NumMins(hour(),minute())<(cloudstart+cloudduration))
    {
       ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory=false; // Sets variable so default memory modes for RF Module are not used
       ReefAngel.RF.SetMode(10,50,0); // Sets Storm mode (10) on Vortech pumps at 50 speed, and 0 duration since not applicable to this mode.

Then look for the part of the code that happens when the cloud ends and change back to memory settings:

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    if (NumMins(hour(),minute())>(cloudstart+cloudduration))
    {
      cloudindex++;
      if (cloudindex < numclouds)
      {
         ReefAngel.RF.UseMemory=true; // Sets variable so default memory modes for RF Module are used

Try this method and let me know if it works for you.

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:35 pm**

i know this might sound silly but...I was thinking how do you set the initial internal memory values, so i opened up the manual and it directs you to the download page to download VortechSetup.pde....however i dont see that on the downloadpage :/

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:55 pm**

So sorry, I forgot to update the page.
It's updated now.
http://www.reefangel.com/Download.ashx

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:08 am**

Haha no prob roberto, lol it happens to the best of us. Thanks. And just a side note - I love the capabilities and flexibility of this controller. I get to spend more time watching and less time doing - the value of having things do what you want at the push of a button and be exactly how you want it is amazing(had a rke before and didn't like the gerneralized prewrtten programs)

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:57 pm**

What about adding a new function to check stormchance and be able to limit the amount of times a storm can occur, so it doesn't storm every time it gets cloudy?

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:30 pm**

The function already had that chance feature.
Look for this line:

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#define Lightning_Change_per_Cloud 100

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:42 pm**

Got my RF Module today! I went to compile and upload VortechSetup.pde from the download page, but it's giving me a compile error.

..\Documents\Arduino\libraries\ReefAngel_CustomColors/ReefAngel_CustomColors.h:20:30: error: ReefAngel_Colors.h: No such file or directory

It should be ..\My Documents\Arduino.... I don't have this problem compiling and uploading my normal PDE. Any suggestions?

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:59 pm**

Seems like you are missing libraries.
It's looking for a file ReefAngel_Colors.h, which should be under "Document\Arduino\libraries\ReefAngel_Colors" folder.
Do you have that folder?
Maybe you should update the libraries just in case.
http://www.reefangel.com/update

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:16 pm**

I have that folder under "My Documents\Arduino\libraries\ReefAngel_Colors" not "Document\Arduino\libraries\ReefAngel_Colors. I've modified it to change the default temp colors for my main PDE a couple weeks ago, and compiles fine for my normal PDE.

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:32 pm**

Can I see your features file?

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:03 pm**

#define DisplayLEDPWM
#define wifi
#define VersionMenu
#define CUSTOM_MAIN
#define NUMBERS_8x16
#define COLORS_PDE
#define CUSTOM_MENU
#define CUSTOM_MENU_ENTRIES 7
#define RFEXPANSION

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