Reef angel controller comes with its own builtin software that will leave you. Plus a forum where you say what you want and someone codes it for you. Ive been keeping this project under the radar because of the complexity of it but wanted to go ahead and share it with everyone. Enough talk, the codes for my simple diy arduino dosing pump. Jun 11, 2012 sorry for the bad camera angles i was using my cellphone to record this video. Username and password fields have been added to the controller settings for controllers that require this information. Reef angel status app keeps deleting my controller. Learn how to set up a reef aquarium with this 5episode video series. Reef angel status is a java based application that queries your reef angel controller for parameter, pwm and ato port updates. This is an open source tank controller that requires you to either know how to program or find. Hands on with the reef angel controller reef builders. Bulk reef supply carries a variety of brands like neptune systems, milwaukee, digital aquatics reefkeeper, pinpoint, hm digital as well as our own line of brs ph and orp probes. Were currently using our controller and monitor on different tanks so just remember that you can pick and choose your level of investment to precisely. So i purchased a reef angel plus used on this forum not really knowing much about them at all except that i needed an ato.
Discussion in equipment started by jrf1175, feb 21, 2007. With reefware you can manually track your aquarium levels or use some of the industries top aquarium controllers including digital aquatics, reef angel, or neptune systems. Reefangel a controller made for the diy reefkeeper. Combine this with equipment like ecotechs vortech and radion, or the upcoming return pump, of the ai hydra, that offers control online via simple to use software and suddenly aquarium equipment is evolving on its own to be controlled from faraway.
Neptune apex controllers are trusted worldwide as one of the most reliable, customer friendly controllers for aquariums on the market. On my smaller 12g cube, i have no controller on this tank. Reeflink provides completely wireless access to the world of ecosmart live, the webbased aquarium command center ecotech marine. This model of the apex has wifi builtin, is easy to set up and use, includes temp, ph, orp, and salinity monitoring with many useful and tanksaving features. The robotank diy aquarium controller is a high quality reefpi hardware solution. Aug 28, 2015 combine this with equipment like ecotechs vortech and radion, or the upcoming return pump, of the ai hydra, that offers control online via simple to use software and suddenly aquarium equipment is evolving on its own to be controlled from faraway. The apex controller by neptune systems is the best selling and trusted brand for an aquarium controller. Apex controllers can control just about anything on your reef tank or saltwater system. Reef angel aquarium controller is the first opensource aquarium controller to offer the reefing hobbyist full control of hardware and software to accommodate their.
Fail to properly maintain the aquarium and ultimately it will quickly start to decline ending in livestock which is either unhappy or ultimately near to or at death. The wide variety of controllability with the apex controller system and its easy to use cloud interface makes it a perfect option for a fully automated reef tank. See more ideas about aquarium, reef aquarium and glass aquarium. Aquarium maintenance software for saltwater and freshwater. Along with the head unit and an eightport relay box, the reef angel comes with a temperature probe, ph probe and two float switches. Sorry for the bad camera angles i was using my cellphone to record this video. Jun, 2017 reef angel marine tank controller can control pumps led lights 2x float level sensors 1x temperature probe 1x ph probe 8 plug bar module r3200 willing to send to nearest postnet or post office at your cost. Setting up a reefkeeper plus aquarium controller ep. The apex controller is by far one of the most advanced dedicated aquarium controllers on the market today. By using monitoring and controlling equipment, you. Tank maintenance can be made easier with the addition of monitors and controllers in your reef keeping arsenal. Control ecotech reef aquarium equipment from your computer or tablet anywhere, any time. The reef angel plus controller ph probe temp probe 8 outlet relay box wifi module water level sensor ato 2 pwm led control outlet 300.
Sep 20, 2012 aquarium controllers can monitor ph and other parameters as well turn pumps or other hardware on and off at set times or by event. I have a reef angel plus with included hardware below. Opensource controller discussion in 3reef radar started by matt rogers, may 20, 2010. Ra web wizard and traditional wizard ino coding by gugsjr. Using this type of equipment greatly reduces the need for a full aquarium controller.
I was looking at the apex and reef angel i ended up going with the reef angel because it supported my current pwm drivers out of the box. Ghl provides the tools for all your maintenance tasks for whatever functions you want to control, monitor, or automate in your aquarium, terrarium or pond. The reef brite bluetooth led controller allows complete control of xho, lumilite pro, and lumilite units. Diy controllers reef controllers ac3, apex, rk, reef.
A new era has arrived robotank is a hardware solution for the opensource reefpi aquarium controller software that runs on a raspberry pi. Aquarium controller comparison chart reef sanctuary. I made a pi controller with a model a and an 8 relay module but upgraded to an apex later on my dt. Automate your coral reef tank with raspberry pi make. I used the old reef angel on my last build and it did everything i wanted it to. Fishbit is the future of aquarium controllers the kickstarter for version 1 of the fishbit controller and monitor has nine days left to go and it is gradually closing in on its funding goal. Neptune systems aquarium controllers, aquarium monitoring.
Reef angel installer arduino reef angel aquarium controller. Stability is the key to success in any reef aquarium. Have a brand new never used reef angel plus for sale. Reef angel aquarium controller was built in the same opensource electronics prototyping platform as the worldfamous arduino. Reefangel plus screen freaking out by psyrob thu oct 05, 2017 10. Reefkeeper lite plus 1 x rkl head unit 2 x pc4 power controller 4 1 x sl1 system lab 1 1 x da itemp temperature probe 1 x da ph probe wcalibration packets 1 x sid system interface device 1 x 6 usb cable 1 x 6 bus cable 1 x 3 bus cable 8 x mounting screws reefkeeper lite net 1 x rkl head unit 2 x pc4 power controller 4 1 x sl1. Hands on with the reef angel controller reef builders the. As soon as i received it i was a little overwhelmed with what goes where and when googling i saw that this needed to be programmed to your liking which freaked me out a bit. The fishbit is the future of aquarium controllers reef. Aquarium controllers with reefware you are able to monitor your aquarium with some of todays top aquarium controllers.
Arduino aquarium controller diy forum singapore reef. I set up the code and find that the software isnt recognizing the device. Aquarium software to assist you with your aquarium maintenance maintaining the aquarium is an important aspect to this hobby. Now you can keep your kidney and still have a fully automated system for your freshwater or reef tank. Transition from magic numbers in certain ra functions by mistertang sun apr 06, 2014 3. Reef angel plus reef controller vanderbijlpark shipping or collection or both. Apr 20, 2016 so i purchased a reef angel plus used on this forum not really knowing much about them at all except that i needed an ato. Easy to install and simple to use, the reef brite bluetooth led controller opens up new programming options for your reef brite leds. Reef angel monitor your reef tank, anytime, anywhere. This is an open source tank controller that requires you to.
If you have an apex, apexel, reefkeeper, ghl, cerebra or any other type of aquarium controller that can manage 010v reference devices you can customize the brightness and tweak your reef brite led lights to match. Arduino is great because you can practically program it to do anything look at reef angel the possibilities can only limited by you skill and imagination. At your fingertips is the ability to create the most sophisticated controller you will ever need. Using a tiny aquarium is actually better for testing, as the temperature and salinity can swing at a much more rapid pace than in a larger aquarium. Whether youre looking for a variety of programmable outlets or need to monitor multiple parameters, the reefkeeper lite can be configured to your. Arduino aquarium controller diy forum singapore reef club. Reefangel a controller made for the diy reefkeeper by terence fugazzi 8 years ago 6 comments as some of you may or may not know, i am not only an aquarium controller addict, i am also probably one of the most vocal advocates out there for making this a standard piece of equipment on just about every reef tank. See more ideas about arduino, aquarium and diy aquarium. I used it to do the simple stuff like turn lights and carbon filter and skimmer on and off, but also to do a little more advanced like oscillate the powerheads, monitor temp with a ds18b20 from. Here in the picture i have the reef angel system also i have added the universal relay expansion box and 2 extra temp probes which happen to be 10ft cords for the 2 temp probes. Rf capability basically making the controller the master driver for et wes pumps. A drip loop should be arranged and position your aquarium stand and tank to.
Can collect willing to ship price r4500 full description. Some of you have followed my other diy threads that include skimmers, rockwalls, tanks, media baskets, etc. I will show you how to program your apex controller to take advantage of the advanced controllability of the abyzz water pumps. Reef angel marine tank controller can control pumps led lights 2x float level sensors 1x temperature probe 1x ph probe 8 plug bar module r3200 willing to send to nearest postnet or post office at your cost. Reef angel plus controller reef2reef saltwater and reef. Reefpi raspberry pi aquarium controller doityourself marsh. Opensource controller reef angel is the first controller kit to offer the reefing hobbyist full control of hardware and software to accommodate all their reefing needs.
This is the model that is reef angel plus controller w analog dimming signal. Reef angel controller reef2reef saltwater and reef. Reef angel aquarium controller is the first opensource aquarium controller to offer the reefing hobbyist full control of hardware and software to accommodate their reefing needs. The profilux controller has been the powerful heart and brain of a wellengineered modular system that has been growing since 1998. Ive decided it is time for us to have an aquarium controller. A reef saltwater aquarium controller based on an arduino mrk and controlled remotely by an universal windows platform app. You can also update datetime and internal memory settings, such as light schedule, timers or any available current or future settings. Diy or plug and play kits available, automate your reef tank keep your fishy friends safe and happy for years to come. This makes having a tiny reef tank a bit more difficult than a big one, but also makes them perfect for ranjibs tests.
Fully customizable aquarium controller for your saltwater or reef tank. I think the controller should be considered as an option by most reefers. Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. Ra web wizard and traditional wizard ino coding by gugsjr wed mar 08, 2017 5. The heart of the systems are the aquarium controller unit acq110 and the aquatronica power center acq0. Reef angel plus controller reef angel aquarium controller. Support for the reef angel controller has been added. Aquarium controllers enable the owner to keep an eye on the water parameters in your aquarium, such as ph, temperature and so on. Reef angel aquarium controller total control aquarium controller open source hardawre and software gives you control with wifi and remote capabilities. The price is good and the functionality is great, but setup and coding i. Our flagship monitoring and control system our apex system has been touted by industry professionals as the bestvalue aquarium controller on the market today.
Reeflink enables a continuous realtime connection with ecotech equipment via. Reef foundation pro multi test kit ca, alk, mg, apex controller system, allfor reef, reef pack with wifi web server, hireef2 professional reef test kit, mx4100 advanced waver kit, basic aquarium. Micro control of 2 individual pmw channels w ability to expand downloadable data and ability to go wifi w expansion module. Packages include various modules such as a ph probe, ph interface, water level sensor, probe holder, usb pc kit and ethernet module. I had a reef angel before and wanted to reuse some of their stuff, that is why i went with. Robotank is your road to a reliable, affordable and flexible aquarium controller. This module is required to connect your abyzz pump to your apex controller. Connect with bulk reef supply saltwater and reef aquarium. Plus the tank already has an expensive ato came with it so i dont need much functionality. Notifications reefware allows you to set sms text messages and email notifications. It controls the led drivers for sunsetsunrise, led intensity controlled using the 3 potentiometers, temp probe, relays for wavemakers and other equipment. I have taken this down for the time being as there are some bugs with the program and i am too busy to troubleshoot.
Aquarium software to assist you with your aquarium maintenance. I updated the software and did use it to mix a few batches of saltwater. Tank program aquarium maintenance software reefware. Feb, 2017 i have a used reef angel plus controller for sale. It means you can rest assured that your aquarium controller is working on the most stable platform on the market. This feature is found under the controller settings and both the standard and plus model have been added.