Thanks to Curt, I've been using seasonal temps flawlessly for a while now, and love it!

https://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6622

However, I'd now like to ramp my lights several times a day so my corals don't get blasted with max light intensity all day long. can either be randomly (like cloudy periods) or one hour up...one down...one up...

any idea how I might code that?

Thanks

I have an idea or 2 but need some time to write it down.

You are just wanting to ramp up to 100% and back down multiple times and not be related to the seasonal temperatures, correct?

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Hey Curt, no rush at all and thanks a bunch.

correct not related to seasonal temps but would still like to control max intensity via the portal as I'm doing now.

Thanks

fyi, heres my latest code:

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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

void SeasonalDaylight ()
{
  static int daylightArray[][4] = {
    {13,0,22,0},  // default in case of error in month=0 (May)
    {15,0,22,0},  //January (winter)
    {14,30,22,0}, //February (winter)
    {14,0,22,0},  //March (early spring)
    {13,30,22,0}, //April (spring)
    {13,0,22,0},  //May (spring)
    {12,30,22,0}, //June (early summer)
    {12,0,22,0},  //July (summer)
    {12,30,22,0}, //August (summer)
    {13,0,22,0},  //September (early fall)
    {13,30,22,0}, //October (fall)
    {14,0,22,0},  //November (fall)
    {14,30,22,0}  //December (early winter)
  };

  // Port 2 is power supply for Day lights
  ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylightRaw(PWMSlopeHighRes(
    daylightArray[month()][0],
    daylightArray[month()][1],
    daylightArray[month()][2],
    daylightArray[month()][3],
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeStartD_read(),
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeEndD_read(),
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeDurationD_read(),
    ReefAngel.PWM.GetDaylightValueRaw()
  ));
  /*
  TODO comment out the next line if the power supply for the lights is not needed
       and the lights are plugged into a power strip. Otherwise, if the lights
       are plugged into the relay, you will need to toggle the port to turn
       the lights off
  */
  ReefAngel.StandardLights(Port2, daylightArray[month()][0], daylightArray[month()][1],
                                  daylightArray[month()][2], daylightArray[month()][3]);
}//end SeasonalDaylight

void SeasonalActiniclight ()
{
  static int actinicArray[][4] = {
    {12,30,22,30},  // default in case of error in month=0 (May)
    {14,30,22,30},  //January (winter)
    {14,0,22,30},   //February (winter)
    {13,30,22,30},  //March (early spring)
    {13,0,22,30},   //April (spring)
    {12,30,22,30},  //May (spring)
    {12,0,22,30},   //June (early summer)
    {11,30,22,30},  //July (summer)
    {12,0,22,30},   //August (summer)
    {12,30,22,30},  //September (early fall)
    {13,0,22,30},   //October (fall)
    {13,30,22,30},  //November (fall)
    {14,0,22,30}    //December (early winter)
  };

  // Port 1 is power supply for Actinic Lights
  ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinicRaw(PWMSlopeHighRes(
    actinicArray[month()][0],
    actinicArray[month()][1],
    actinicArray[month()][2],
    actinicArray[month()][3],
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeStartA_read(),
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeEndA_read(),
    InternalMemory.PWMSlopeDurationA_read(),
    ReefAngel.PWM.GetActinicValueRaw()
  ));
  /*
  TODO comment out the next line if the power supply for the lights is not needed
       and the lights are plugged into a power strip. Otherwise, if the lights
       are plugged into the relay, you will need to toggle the port to turn
       the lights off
  */
  ReefAngel.StandardLights(Port1, actinicArray[month()][0], actinicArray[month()][1],
                                  actinicArray[month()][2], actinicArray[month()][3]);
}//end SeasonalActinics

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


void setup()
{
    // This must be the first line
    InternalMemory.LCDID_write(0); //this line was added when i got a replacement RA+ board
    ReefAngel.Init();  //Initialize controller
    ReefAngel.Use2014Screen();  // Let's use 2014 Screen
    // Ports toggled in Feeding Mode
    ReefAngel.FeedingModePorts = Port5Bit | Port6Bit;
    // Ports toggled in Water Change Mode
    ReefAngel.WaterChangePorts = Port3Bit | Port4Bit | Port5Bit | Port6Bit;
    // Ports toggled when Lights On / Off menu entry selected
    ReefAngel.LightsOnPorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit;
    // Ports turned off when Overheat temperature exceeded
    ReefAngel.OverheatShutoffPorts = Port1Bit | Port2Bit | Port3Bit | Port5Bit | Port6Bit;
    // Use T1 probe as temperature and overheat functions
    ReefAngel.TempProbe = T1_PROBE;
    ReefAngel.OverheatProbe = T1_PROBE;

    // Feeeding and Water Change mode speed
    ReefAngel.DCPump.FeedingSpeed=0;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.WaterChangeSpeed=0;

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

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


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

void loop()
{
    //ReefAngel.ActinicLights( Port1 );
    //ReefAngel.DayLights( Port2 );
    // Light code
    SeasonalDaylight();
    SeasonalActiniclight();

    ReefAngel.StandardHeater( Port3 );
    ReefAngel.Relay.DelayedOn(Port5 );
    ReefAngel.DosingPumpRepeat1( Port7 );
    ReefAngel.DosingPumpRepeat2( Port8 );
    //ReefAngel.PWM.DaylightPWMSlope();
    //ReefAngel.PWM.ActinicPWMSlope();
    ReefAngel.DCPump.LowATOChannel = Sync; // WP40
    ReefAngel.DCPump.HighATOChannel = AntiSync; // SW-8
    ReefAngel.DCPump.AntiSyncOffset = 125;

    ////// Place your custom code below here

    // Wavemaker

    if ( ((hour() >= 2) && (hour() < 8)) || ((hour() >= 15) && (hour() < 19)) ) // off from 2am-8am & 3pm-7pm
      {
        ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port6);
      }
        else
      {
        ReefAngel.WavemakerRandom( Port6, 30, 150 ); // random between 30 and 150 seconds
      }


    // DC pumps....................................
    static int rmode;
    static boolean changeMode=true;

    // These are the modes we can cycle through. You can add more and even repeat...
    byte modes[] = { ReefCrest, Lagoon, TidalSwell, ShortPulse, Sine, Else, Gyre, NutrientTransport };

    if (now()%1800==0 || changeMode==true)  // Change every 30 mins (1800seconds) or controller reboot
    {
    rmode=random(100)%sizeof(modes); // Change the mode by picking from our array
    changeMode=false;
    }

    // Set timer when in feeding mode
    static unsigned long feeding;
    if (ReefAngel.DisplayedMenu==FEEDING_MODE) feeding=now();

    // Continue NutrientTranspot Mode for 30 minutes after feeding
    if (now()-feeding<1800)
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Duration=InternalMemory.DCPumpDuration_read();
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Mode=ReefCrest;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Speed=75;
    }

    // Night/Quiet mode
      else if (hour()>=2 && hour()<8 ) // 2am to 8am
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( Gyre,40,10 );
    }
      else if (hour()>=15 && hour()<19) // 3pm and 7pm
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( ShortPulse,40,30 );
    }

    //Storm mode
    else if (hour()>=1 && hour()<2) // 1am and 2am
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( Else,70,15 );
    }
      else if (hour()>=11 && hour()<12) // 11am and 12pm
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.SetMode( ReefCrest,80,15 );
    }

    // Custom Mode and nothing else going on
    else if (InternalMemory.DCPumpMode_read()==11)
    {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=false;
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Duration=InternalMemory.DCPumpDuration_read();
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Mode=modes[rmode]; // Put the mode to the random mode :)
    ReefAngel.DCPump.Speed=InternalMemory.DCPumpSpeed_read(); // Set speed from portal
    } else {
    ReefAngel.DCPump.UseMemory=true; // Will reset all values from memory
    }
    ////// Place your custom code above here

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