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Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:46 pm
by FredGSanford
Hey guys,
I heard about this controller over at nano reefs. What stuck out to me the most was the 8 pwm channels using the pwm module that is. But i just wanted to hear Some of you guy's experiences with it. Good and Bad. Anything you would change. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:15 pm
by Seedlessone
Love mine. Hands down the best choice for me.
Just ordered a second one to replace a DA reef keeper elite. You wont regret your purchase.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:40 pm
by binder
Seedlessone wrote:Love mine. Hands down the best choice for me.
Just ordered a second one to replace a DA reef keeper elite. You wont regret your purchase.
Nice. Very cool.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:42 pm
by psyrob
I dont have LEDs so I can speak to that, but for a comment to the controller in general, this is the best thing I have ever bought for my tank, not just the hardware, but the experience of working on the forums has just been great. the only thing limiting the RA is my imagination...I am sorry to say that I have it programmed to do everything I want, and now I am out of ideas!! Not the RA's fault, it has a better imagination than I do!! Get it, you won't regret it...
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:21 pm
by rossbryant1956
As long as you are willing to dig and study, You will have a blast. I am barely a junior programmer but love the DIY concept of this platform. I sometimes lose patience with unanswered questions but the forum always comes thru for me.
So far I haven't run up on anything it won't do but I am still learning. If you like DIY, and just having the possibility of a programmable controller, then I say go for it. I haven't regretted my purchase.
Thx to everyone that makes this possible.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:23 am
by StuGotz
Dare I say I might have had more fun setting up and customizing the controller than my tank? It's perfect for anyone who loves to tinker and be hands-on. The forums are AMAZING; help is only a search or a post away!
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:19 pm
by jsclownfish
I hear you StuGotz! My 20 yr aquarium hobby has expanded into a controller hobby! I ordered mine about 4 months ago and have learned a ton about reef keeping, systems control, and even programming from the folks on this forum!
-Jon
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:16 pm
by FredGSanford
Glad I'm a tinkerer. Can't wait to get it. I do wish there were more vids on youtube though. Just because I like to see what others are doing.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:56 am
by binder
FredGSanford wrote:Glad I'm a tinkerer. Can't wait to get it. I do wish there were more vids on youtube though. Just because I like to see what others are doing.
I think we forget to video everything until afterwards....we say "DOH! I should've videod that"
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:49 am
by Seedlessone
I should be getting my 2nd RA today or tomorrow. I was thinking of making an unboxing video with instructions on installing everything.
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:51 am
by rimai
I'd love to see one of those!!!
Can you?
Re: Thinking about getting the RA
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:56 am
by Seedlessone
Sure. Depending on how busy my day is tomorrow I may be able to get it posted by the end of the day.