DaveFason Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Nano Box strives to be the most advanced, fully-featured, budget friendly LED fixture on the market. We are proud to announce that each Mini Tide, DUO, QUAD, and HYBRID will come standard with the new Bluefish Mini wireless controller. Now easily control your favorite Nano Box using the Bluefish iOS or Andriod app! Nano Box and Bluefish have come to an agreement to integrate the new Bluefish Mini in the Nano Box Reef line. Once the controllers arrive we will be switching over completely. I will offer the Storm controllers for people without a smart phone/tablet. The RETRO line will still come standard with the Storm controller however there will be an upgrade to the Bluefish Mini. It is looking like the switch will 100% take place second week of April! bluefishstand by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr app-mockup-render2 by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr natural-sun-light-graph by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr main-menu by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr weather-forecast by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr bluefishphoto by NanoBoxReef, on Flickr Remember every Nano Box unit comes standard with... Full Spectrum with LIME Bluefish Mini Wireless Controller Gooseneck or Wire Hanging Kit Custom Housing and Accent colors Nano Box Mini Tide w/ Bluefish Mini - $300 Nano Box DUO - $450 Nano Box QUAD - $650 Nano Box HYBRID - $795-$1250 Enjoy! -Dave Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Any ideas as to how the bluefish mini going to be mounted? Is it going to have a box for itself like the storm controller or would it be mounted into the fixture itself? Link to comment
hinnenkm Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 This is fantastic, but I'm assuming that orders already placed won't make the cut in time for this? Thanks! Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 No price change for the mini despite having bluefish? You're crazy Dave! Link to comment
Caravanshaka Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 can't wait to get mine, Dave! My Fusion 10 finally shipped today, so just waiting on my tide Link to comment
SpencerShepard Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I'm super excited about this! Nano Box lights have been the obvious choice for style and light quality for some time now. With Bluefish WiFi control standard, I think this will be a smash hit...unparalleled by even the biggest brand name lights out now or on the horizon. Obviously my highly biased opinion, but I think it's accurate! If you don't know much about Bluefish control: Built-in Wi-Fi connection means you are up and running in a snap. No messing with long runs of ethernet cable or finicky Wi-Fi gateways. The cloud connection means your device is instantly accessible from anywhere, with no router configuration necessary. Bluefish makes it easy to replicate the lighting conditions of any location, using actual weather data in real time! Just choose a city, and optionally use the current weather conditions (clouds, storms, etc), sunrise/sunset times (dynamic photo-period), and moon phase! Powered by Wunderground.com Bluefish simulates unique cloud cover patterns using the current weather conditions from your simulated location. Unique weather conditions include clear, partly cloudy, mostly cloudy, scattered clouds, rain, haze, overcast, and thunderstorm. Integrate the video feed from webcams directly into the app! Check up on your tank, make changes remotely, or just have fun showing off….start a thunderstorm and watch the action from anywhere! Start a thunderstorm from the app and lighting strikes are synchronized with audio from a real thunderstorm. Connect your phone or tablet wireless to a Bluetooth speaker for maximum effect! Wi-Fi configuration is extremely quick and easy. Select your network, enter the password, then hold the screen of your mobile device to the sensor on top of the Bluefish device. Your mobile device sends the configuration by flashing the screen (think Morse code). In about 10 seconds, your Bluefish controller is online and accessible from anywhere. Absolutely no router configuration necessary! Programming your light schedule and customizing your channels is a snap. Bluefish was created with your security in mind. End-to-end SSL encryption protects your data from prying eyes, and your settings are stored securely in the cloud. 6 channel output by 3.3V PWM via 2×7 0.100″ header • 802.11 b/g/n WiFi• 20MHz 11n channels, 1 x 1• +16.75dBm max output power (802.11b)• -97dBm typical sensitivity (1Mbps)• Integrated antenna with 2.5dBi max gain 32-bit Cortex M3 processor Robust embedded operating system with fail-safe automatic firmware updates 4096 steps (12-bit PWM) of individual LED brightness control. VIN 3.3-17V Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Is it necessary to have my Apple/Android device connected at all times in order for the controller to run properly? A. No, the app is required to change settings only. It is not necessary to be connected through the app for the controller to function. Q. Can I use the app on multiple devices? A. Yes. Your Bluefish controller settings are associated with your user account. You can log in from any Android/Apple device with your username and password. Link to comment
SgtBhaji Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I've been trying to talk myself out of one of these little beauties for quite a while... but this might just push me over the brink. Link to comment
TaterTot24 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are older customers going to be able to upgrade? What will the cost be? Link to comment
FlamingPrawn Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well shoot... I wasn't sure if I wanted one of these... now i HAVE to have one Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Will upcoming features for Bluefish be available with Bluefish Mini such as the power bar and such? Link to comment
aasukisuki Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are older customers going to be able to upgrade? What will the cost be? I was wondering the same thing. I just got mine this week. Terrible timing I guess. Link to comment
gnatster Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are older customers going to be able to upgrade? What will the cost be? Yeah, what he said. Link to comment
Gamby Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Will the mini include some kind of a case? Link to comment
kimberbee Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Now make it work with Windows Phone! Link to comment
smiz Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 this is amazing! you guys are killing it! where can i buy stock?? Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 So this controller also turns the t5's on and off aswell on the hybrid Link to comment
DaveFason Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Working on this. For now I will still have it on its own AC plug for simple on/off. So this controller also turns the t5's on and off aswell on the hybrid You can buy a simple Android tablet for $40 these days. Now make it work with Windows Phone! Yes sir. Finishing the final design. Will the mini include some kind of a case? Yep, simple upgrade. Yeah, what he said. Drop me an email. david@nanoboxreef.com I was wondering the same thing. I just got mine this week. Terrible timing I guess. Not in the works. This is for the lighting only. Will upcoming features for Bluefish be available with Bluefish Mini such as the power bar and such? Just do it. Well shoot... I wasn't sure if I wanted one of these... now i HAVE to have one Yep! 99.95. For the case I will have a firm price very soon. Are older customers going to be able to upgrade? What will the cost be? Again, just do it! I've been trying to talk myself out of one of these little beauties for quite a while... but this might just push me over the brink. Cray Cray No price change for the mini despite having bluefish? You're crazy Dave! Drop me a email. david@nanoboxreef.com This is fantastic, but I'm assuming that orders already placed won't make the cut in time for this? Thanks! Case for now. I am testing signals with it in a new extended driver case. Any ideas as to how the bluefish mini going to be mounted? Is it going to have a box for itself like the storm controller or would it be mounted into the fixture itself? Link to comment
porkchop-rob Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Interesting....... and I thought I had made a decision! LOL Link to comment
frootbat Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sold! Now I have a Kessil A160 I need to find a home for... Link to comment
porkchop-rob Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 My one question.... If there is no wifi router at my work, can I use my phone as a wifi hotspot to change and save settings on the bluefish, or is it necessary to have wifi 24/7? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 My one question.... If there is no wifi router at my work, can I use my phone as a wifi hotspot to change and save settings on the bluefish, or is it necessary to have wifi 24/7? It needs Wifi to make changes and to download settings. If it loses power for any reason for more than ~10 seconds, it will not have output until it is connected again and can download settings. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 My one question.... If there is no wifi router at my work, can I use my phone as a wifi hotspot to change and save settings on the bluefish, or is it necessary to have wifi 24/7? You do need a dedicated WIFI spot. However the wifi hotspot will work as this is what I use at shows. -Dave Link to comment
hinnenkm Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Working on this. For now I will still have it on its own AC plug for simple on/off. You can buy a simple Android tablet for $40 these days. Yes sir. Finishing the final design. Yep, simple upgrade. Drop me an email. david@nanoboxreef.com Not in the works. This is for the lighting only. Just do it. Yep! 99.95. For the case I will have a firm price very soon. Again, just do it! Cray Cray Drop me a email. david@nanoboxreef.com Case for now. I am testing signals with it in a new extended driver case. Sent you an email this morning, thanks! Also, saw the pic and it looks phenomenal!! Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Not in the works. This is for the lighting only. No worries at all, was mainly asking out of curiosity. ....And my perpetual indecision regarding a saltwater tank (aka what size, and where to put it in the living room!) Link to comment
SgtBhaji Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Is it possible to do a mini with a white gooseneck and how much extra on the bill? Sorry, probably not the right place to ask but didn't want to fire up another thread. Thanks! Link to comment
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