Reef Angel Forum

Ok - thanks! Knowing the iPhone app was developed as a contribution is awesome. I can wait for it

Hi guys, is there something that allows me to remove the ai data from my iPhone app and replace it with the dimming module channels? I have four separate strings running and would like monitor then on the iPhone app.

Thanks
Brian

So this is interesting... The old board is keeping time fine. When I came home from work, the LEDs didn't look right - too much blue. So I check the time and it was spot on. The screen showed the right led levels. I unplugged the dimmer box and only two sets of the four LEDs lit. Plugged it back in ...

Well how about that. Guess I didn't need the upgraded board.

Here is the code: #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> #includ...

I still have the 32 bit board from the upgrade. I can swap out the plus board and send it - might need some help slimming Down the code to run on the old board.

Ok. Am I sending everything back or just the board?

When I got up this morning the time on the controller was 12:46am - actual time 6:48am.

Nope - I unplugged it and it came back on 25 minutes earlier. Was 9:15 and now it's 8:52

Then I go back to the iPhone app and update time and it goes back.

Yes. It seems to be keeping the right time.

I had to do it three times today and then it wouldn't even turn the lights off.

I ran the initial memory script and then just built everything into the pde. That should erase the internal memory and all run straight off the pde right?

Glad to be the one to bring that little nugget to light.

Still not sure why the lights and dimming do not keep on schedule unless I do an update to the time/date.

Could it have to do with the internal memory?

It does the same with my iPhone. Don't have android.

Right when I update it.

Not sure what's going on. I have everything coded from the wizard and I am running the dimming module. For some reason, the lights are not staying on schedule. They don't come on at the right time and the dimming is not staying on schedule. When I go to the portal and update time, it jumps back in l...

I got it! Wiring issue - dimming expansion seems to be working. I will get it all wired back up and let you know.

OK - I have to pick up a multi meter (didnt have time today) In the meantime, I put code in to use the dimming ports on the original box but the problem is that the driver I have only uses 1 wire for dimming... The port has a + and -. Any suggestions on wiring that puppy? Can't find anything on it.

K. I will check it out and post back.
Thanks

I can but not sure how. Would I just use a multi meter?

I just added the dimming module. The RA was working fine before that. I had an AI running and it dimmed one but that was just from the head unit. I should probably clarify. I originally bought the RA PMW unit a little over a year ago. I upgraded to the RA plus after that. I Just bought and added the...

Lights all come on. Values change on the controller and portal but change in intensity from the lights.

and before anyone asks... Here's the code: #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> #incl...

OK - I changed from RA+ to Ra with bootloader and it worked... Go Figure.

Now my dimming module is not working... It is on - reading the manual it says I need to upload the PMW code - but isnt that already in the Wizard when I put that together?

That did not work. Same error.

yes. I am going through uninstall and reinstall right now. cable is plugged in correctly

I have had my RA+ for a year and I am trying to update my code. I keep getting errors everytime i try to upload anything: The following features were automatically added: Watchdog Timer Version Menu The following features were detected: Simple Menu Binary sketch size: 19,040 bytes (of a 258,048 byte...

Think it's a pretty basic an straight forward ideal. Code just needs to say if salinity is less than 1.26 then turn on pump for 10 seconds. Wait an hour (or your preference and check again). You should be able to set the pump to turn off at 1.26. I would still use a float valve just in case.

With that said about the ato port, does that mean plugging in an ai nano will never get 100%

I felt the exact same way and then calmed down and read. It's a lot easier than it looks to get a basic system running and then add in what you need.

Doesn't running parallel reduce the performance of each led?