JEBO WP-40

[daniella3d]

So should I be getting a 40 instead for my 75 gallons? or will the wp-25 work?

So far it does not seem to be working well??

I was one of the ones that had problems with the WP-25 stopping when it stayed at 30% during night mode.

I was running a custom code the Roberto created and it worked fine during the day when the code ramped between 35 & 50%, but when it went to 30% at night it would stop.

I didn't try any of the other modes in RA, but I know rrasco had the same problems as I did with a modification to the code I was using, but when he switched to long pulse mode he has not had any problems.

[Sacohen]

So should I be getting a 40 instead for my 75 gallons? or will the wp-25 work?

So far it does not seem to be working well??

I was one of the ones that had problems with the WP-25 stopping when it stayed at 30% during night mode.

I was running a custom code the Roberto created and it worked fine during the day when the code ramped between 35 & 50%, but when it went to 30% at night it would stop.

I didn't try any of the other modes in RA, but I know rrasco had the same problems as I did with a modification to the code I was using, but when he switched to long pulse mode he has not had any problems.

What mode are you running? The custom one I had or one of the ones from this thread http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2844

[daniella3d]

I don't have it yet. I ordered a 25 but I could change my order for a 40 as they have not yet receive the pumps.

I was just wondering if I should go with the 40 since people are reporting problems with the 25 with the Reef Angel?

Or is the 25 working well enough with other modes?

[Sacohen]

I only know of 2 people who have had problems with the 25 and it was on a custom wave mode.
I believe all the other modes in this thread http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2844 are fine.

[daniella3d]

ahhhh cool! thanks a lot 25 it will be then.

[daniella3d]

Hi,

I am looking at the codes for the waves and I was wondering how do they compare do the actual mode of the WP25? for exemple, which mode would best fit the ''else'' mode? is it reef crest?

[Sacohen]

Hi,

I am looking at the codes for the waves and I was wondering how do they compare do the actual mode of the WP25? for exemple, which mode would best fit the ''else'' mode? is it reef crest?

That's a good question.
No one has really nailed that down yet.

[daniella3d]

so is it possible to reproduce the ''else'' mode of the wp25 with the reef angel?

else: reef stream mode, a random flow cycle that randomly increases and decreases pump speed and duration. This creates a random flow cycle similar to what you would find in a natural reef.

Also do I need to put the whole code in there ? like if I want to use the reef crest mode, do I need to put this code in?

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byte ReefCrestMode(byte WaveSpeed, byte WaveOffset, boolean PulseSync)
{
static unsigned long lastwavemillis=millis();
static int newspeed=WaveSpeed;
if ((millis()-lastwavemillis) > 5000)
{
if (random(100)<50) newspeed--; else newspeed++;
newspeed=constrain(newspeed,WaveSpeed-WaveOffset,WaveSpeed+WaveOffset);
newspeed=constrain(newspeed,0,100);
lastwavemillis=millis();
}
if (PulseSync)
return newspeed;
else
return WaveSpeed-(newspeed-WaveSpeed);
}
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or do I just need this?

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ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight( ReefCrestMode(60,20,true) ); // ReefCrest at 60% +/- 20% on sync mode
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or do I need to put both? I am a little lost as to what to use and where to put it?

thanks.

[rimai]

That description sounds like reefcrest to me.

[Sacohen]

so is it possible to reproduce the ''else'' mode of the wp25 with the reef angel?

else: reef stream mode, a random flow cycle that randomly increases and decreases pump speed and duration. This creates a random flow cycle similar to what you would find in a natural reef.

Also do I need to put the whole code in there ? like if I want to use the reef crest mode, do I need to put this code in?

------------------
byte ReefCrestMode(byte WaveSpeed, byte WaveOffset, boolean PulseSync)
{
static unsigned long lastwavemillis=millis();
static int newspeed=WaveSpeed;
if ((millis()-lastwavemillis) > 5000)
{
if (random(100)<50) newspeed--; else newspeed++;
newspeed=constrain(newspeed,WaveSpeed-WaveOffset,WaveSpeed+WaveOffset);
newspeed=constrain(newspeed,0,100);
lastwavemillis=millis();
}
if (PulseSync)
return newspeed;
else
return WaveSpeed-(newspeed-WaveSpeed);
}
-----------------

or do I just need this?

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ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight( ReefCrestMode(60,20,true) ); // ReefCrest at 60% +/- 20% on sync mode
------------------

or do I need to put both? I am a little lost as to what to use and where to put it?

thanks.

You just need

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ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight( ReefCrestMode(60,20,true) ); // ReefCrest at 60% +/- 20% on sync mode

the rest has been added to the libraries.

If you want the pump faster or slower you would change the 60
If you want the frequency of the wave different change to 20

WaveSpeed - % for average speed
WaveOffset - Max offset of speed in which the mode will go up/down from average speed
PulseSync - true if you want to sync pumps to same cycle. one false and one true if you want to anti-sync pumps.

[rimai]

Soon to be released

DCPump.jpg (26.87 KiB) Viewed 7509 times

It will be in the next libraries update.

[daniella3d]

ok very cool! that's what I thought.

How does this code compare to the reef crest mode? Is it the same?

byte MyCustomWave(byte maxspeed)
{
static byte randomspeed=0;
if (now()%11<5)
{
return randomspeed;
}
else if (now()%11>=5 && now()%11<10)
{
return maxspeed;
}
else
{
randomspeed=random(35,maxspeed);
return 0;
}
}

[daniella3d]

That will be in the web portal? Looks really good!

Soon to be released

It will be in the next libraries update.

[Sacohen]

ok very cool! that's what I thought.

How does this code compare to the reef crest mode? Is it the same?

I think it pretty random.
That's what I've been using since I set up the RA.

[daniella3d]

what is pretty random? the code I posted in the previous message or the reef crest mode? also how do you define the code you are using? is it in library? what code are you using and where?

thanks

ok very cool! that's what I thought.

How does this code compare to the reef crest mode? Is it the same?

I think it pretty random.
That's what I've been using since I set up the RA.

[ReeferBee]

Oops

[Sacohen]

what is pretty random? the code I posted in the previous message or the reef crest mode? also how do you define the code you are using? is it in library? what code are you using and where?

thanks

ok very cool! that's what I thought.

How does this code compare to the reef crest mode? Is it the same?

I think it pretty random.
That's what I've been using since I set up the RA.

The custom code is pretty random, I think it is close to the Else mode.

[daniella3d]

so if I want to use that random mode, what do I need? is it in the library? what do I need to put and where?

thanks a lot for your help. I would really like to reproduce the else mode.

The custom code is pretty random, I think it is close to the Else mode.

[Sacohen]

so if I want to use that random mode, what do I need? is it in the library? what do I need to put and where?

thanks a lot for your help. I would really like to reproduce the else mode.

The custom code is pretty random, I think it is close to the Else mode.

It is not in the library, that's why it's a custom wave.

Add this to the end of your code:

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byte MyCustomWave(byte maxspeed)
{
  static byte randomspeed=0;
  if (now()%11<5)
  {
    return randomspeed;
  }
  else if (now()%11>=5 && now()%11<10)
  {
    return maxspeed;
  }
  else
  {
    randomspeed=random(35,maxspeed);
    return 0;
  }
}

And call your function like this:

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  ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic(MyCustomWave(70));

You can change the max an min speeds. the max is the 70 in the part right above and the min is the 35 in randomspeed=random(35,maxspeed);

[bhazard]

Soon to be released

DCPump.jpg

It will be in the next libraries update.

That's awesome!

I wonder if that code Sacohen uses can be included as an "ELSE" mode menu option from the portal?

You could add in the piece I use as a W1 wave mode replacement:

ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight(millis()%1200>800?80:0);
ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic(millis()%1200<400?0:80);

Would be awesome to select it from the portal and not have to connect to usb to change the code every time.

[lnevo]

Once you have the modes in the portal you can assign them to whatever functions you want.

I'd love to see more options though for the vortech as well. I know Roberto programmed a Storm mode on the RF module and there's the Custom option. I would love to be able to select those for my MP40. right now I have to manually set if I want the custom mode which is tied to my Tide simulation and then changes the wave pattern daily.

[Sacohen]

Soon to be released

DCPump.jpg

It will be in the next libraries update.

That's awesome!

I wonder if that code Sacohen uses can be included as an "ELSE" mode menu option from the portal?

You could add in the piece I use as a W1 wave mode replacement:

ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight(millis()%1200>800?80:0);
ReefAngel.PWM.SetActinic(millis()%1200<400?0:80);

Would be awesome to select it from the portal and not have to connect to usb to change the code every time.

That would be great to have these other modes in the library as well. It would make it easy to change from one to the other.

bhazard if you had the Bluetooth adapter you wouldn't have to connect to usb to change the code every time.
I know what you are saying though.

[daniella3d]

thanks sacohen, will try it as soon as I get the cable.

The reef angel is much more than an aquarium controller, it is a fun toy

[rimai]

Once you have the modes in the portal you can assign them to whatever functions you want.

I'd love to see more options though for the vortech as well. I know Roberto programmed a Storm mode on the RF module and there's the Custom option. I would love to be able to select those for my MP40. right now I have to manually set if I want the custom mode which is tied to my Tide simulation and then changes the wave pattern daily.

Hey Lee,

I added the custom to the list.
Can you confirm it works?

[lnevo]

Yes, working fine, except I think you have the save / submit button tied to the Jaebo / DC screen..

I got these errors on the top where it shows the values that are being saved...

DC Pump Mode - ERR
DC Pump Speed - ERR
DC Pump Duration - ERR

And I would add a custom to the Jaebo as well so people can plug there own mode in.. we obviously have quite a few custom functions going on already...

[bhazard]

bhazard if you had the Bluetooth adapter you wouldn't have to connect to usb to change the code every time.
I know what you are saying though.

Bluetooth adapter? Where? How? Enlighten me.

[bhazard]

Jebao is about to come out with its DC Waveline return pump with a controller for 120v US as well. Interesting times. Having all of this controlled via the Reef Angel is just an awesome addition to the hobby.

The support into these pumps alone swayed me over despite having a fully functional Apex setup, and it could sway a lot of other customers who were leaning towards Apex/RKE as well.

[lnevo]

Bluetooth pre-order info:

http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3372

As far as the DC pumps, yeah it's very cool. If I ever need to replace my Triton 3 I will definitely be looking at these. A nice slow feed mode would be really cool rather than shutting down completely.

[bhazard]

Bluetooth pre-order info:

http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3372

As far as the DC pumps, yeah it's very cool. If I ever need to replace my Triton 3 I will definitely be looking at these. A nice slow feed mode would be really cool rather than shutting down completely.

My thoughts exactly. Uses half the wattage too at full blast, which could add up nicely in electric savings over time. Pays for itself after a year.

[daniella3d]

HI everyone, I just installed the jebao cable and uploaded the code but the short pulse mode does not work, wondering why?

I can hear the pump go into cycle but it seem to be going at 100% but never really stop, just slow down. What am I doing wrong? With the jebao controller the W1 mode, short pulse, the pump goes to 100%, then completele stop, then 100% then stop. You can actually see the propeller stops. With the RA it never really stop??

the code I am using:

ReefAngel.PWM.SetDaylight( ShortPulseMode(0,100,500,true) ); // Short pulse at 60% with 200ms pulse on sync mode