DIY reef controller-Possible web and wi-fi capable

[Jimng]

Check this out:

http://bytality.com/wrrc

Wireless recycled reef controller : utilising a WRT54G

Note : WIP

Disclaimer : This is just to share something i found and I will not be responsible if you bricked the router or if there are any loss caused to anything while trying to experiment and implementing it.

(btw i just flashed my router and it is still working.... )

[tineng]

hummmm interesting fun....but may a pic of how you hook up the probe.....

[Jimng]

I am not there yet lar....now waiting for some sample chips to start the hardware part....

[tineng]

need help??? interested to join in....but my programming skills for low level firmware a bit rusty already....

I think we could possibly rope in someone who can do electrical and electronics.....

[planetg]

i'm also considering X10 controllers usuing AquaController from Neptune Systems

AquaController

there's even a basic version which is ard USD$180

much cheaper than IKS and neater cos u do not need power bars.

disadvantage is the dimming capabilities.

cheers

[Jimng]

need help??? interested to join in....but my programming skills for low level firmware a bit rusty already....

I think we could possibly rope in someone who can do electrical and electronics.....

I dont think this one need low level firmware programming......but if you have skills that can help in the project and willing to contribute, do let the site owner know and they will need all the help they can get to make this project work....

[Jimng]

i'm also considering X10 controllers usuing AquaController from Neptune Systems

AquaController

there's even a basic version which is ard USD$180

much cheaper than IKS and neater cos u do not need power bars.

disadvantage is the dimming capabilities.

cheers

Yep, that is a good controller with very good functionality and software....

(reading from the neptune site - i don't really have experience running one of that... )

I am thinking DIY as it is more challenging and satisfying. It may not work out but i am more of a hands-on guy, will be going in slowly and learn along the way....

Cheers...

[Rocky99]

i'm also considering X10 controllers usuing AquaController from Neptune Systems

AquaController

there's even a basic version which is ard USD$180

much cheaper than IKS and neater cos u do not need power bars.

disadvantage is the dimming capabilities.

cheers

x10 controller that neptune has is 110V one. they say u got to ownself order your 220V transmitter and modules from outside. reason being something like x10 is not officially approved in european country.

correct me if i'm wrong...

[planetg]

you're kind of right dude.

however, just get the controller from neptunesys and get the modules locally.

they are available from those home automation providers

if you're looking at that to monitor temp and ph for certain actions such as

- turn off lights if temp > 28deg

- co2 injection if ph > 8.4

etc...

this is one of the cheapest and neatest solution.

however, if you're considering, do take note that each appliance module (chiller, lights) would probably set u at ard $60

cheers

[Jimng]

btw, here's the RC thread where i first stumbled upon on WRRC:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=484912