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using a tablet
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:58 am
by palmer
how would I attach a tablet to my RA. I am thinking about using a 5-7" tablet dedicated to the unit so I don't have to deal with the small screen of the RA.
Would I need the wifi RA connection? or is there some wiring I could connect to the system to the tablet
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:20 am
by Rodasphoto
Use a wifi module and connect using wifi.
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:22 am
by binder
people often get a cheap android tablet, mount it next to their tank and use my android app. they have the screen set to always on. then they have my app update every minute to keep a somewhat accurate reading on the tank.
the only downside is any additional communication with the ra may be hindered because of the constant querying by the tablet.
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Re: using a tablet
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:24 pm
by fishflipper
would this work using the web portal?
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:55 am
by cosmith71
The app can be set to update every minute. Not sure how often the portal updates.
It seems like the portal times out and quits updating after a period of time as well.
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:54 am
by binder
the portal updates every 5 minutes, i believe. i would have to double check to be certain.
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Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:51 pm
by cosmith71
Actually looks like it updates every 30 seconds.
--Colin
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:17 pm
by binder
cosmith71 wrote:Actually looks like it updates every 30 seconds.
--Colin
interesting. maybe the time was updated/changed in one of the newer library releases. good to know.
Re: using a tablet
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:32 am
by fishflipper
I guess using the portal will work then. Thanks guys!