kakorb Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Anyone use there reef angel to control there nanobox. Or would it be better to just use the bluefish. Just wondering for when I upgrade my lighting Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'm pretty sure you can control the nanobox with any 0 -10v controller. Can always just ask Dave. Might even get a deal if you tell him that you don't need the controller. [Edit] Guess I was wrong, lol. Link to comment
Horerczy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nanobox are controlled by a pwm signal. Pretty sure that the reef angel has a module for such a signal. Most use 5v signal though the bluefish mini uses a 3.3v signal. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nanobox are controlled by a pwm signal. Pretty sure that the reef angel has a module for such a signal. Most use 5v signal though the bluefish mini uses a 3.3v signal. Digital Aquatics Archon: "4 ports for PWM dimming control for LED lighting" Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Digital Aquatics Archon: "4 ports for PWM dimming control for LED lighting" Lol, really pushing to get rid of that thing aren't you? If only it was compatible with the RKL head unit then that would be awesome. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Lol, really pushing to get rid of that thing aren't you? If only it was compatible with the RKL head unit then that would be awesome. Haha it IS a head unit in itself! Trash that old RKL head Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Haha it IS a head unit in itself! Trash that old RKL head I meant there is no display unit. It's so simple to put my system on stand by with just two buttons and not have to deal with going through my phone for something right in front of me. I actually just emailed DA asking if there was any way to hook up the RKL head unit to the Archon so you may be in luck. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I meant there is no display unit. It's so simple to put my system on stand by with just two buttons and not have to deal with going through my phone for something right in front of me. I actually just emailed DA asking if there was any way to hook up the RKL head unit to the Archon so you may be in luck. They have said that they intend to "Allow the RKE and RKL head units to become interactive displays for the Archon." if that helps at all. You can add external buttons easily; using the IO inputs in the Archon. Just mount two buttons on the stand, one perhaps for "Feed Mode" and the other for "Photo Mode". (Lights, pumps, etc.) Link to comment
kakorb Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 My reef angel is pwm dimming. Was wondering about control for storms dimming sun rise set Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 My reef angel is pwm dimming. Was wondering about control for storms dimming sun rise set I'd imagine that you just have to write a code for it. Here is a thread I found that has to do with setting up sunrise/sunset depending on location. A code for storms can probably be found as well. http://forum.reefangel.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1627 Link to comment
kakorb Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Great link. I'm not great at writing codes yet just learning. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 You sure can. You can use the Bluefish plug that I use as well. Simple 5v PWM signal. -Dave Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 FYI, basically all commercial controller output a 10v PWM signal. You will need to step it down to 5v for it to work properly. Link to comment
kakorb Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 How can u step a 10v pwm signal down to 5v. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 How can u step a 10v pwm signal down to 5v. Magic. O2surplus is more the person to ask that question. If you already have a Reef Angel, contact Roberto and ask him what you need to do. The Arduino at the heart of the RA outputs a 5v signal, he has circuits in place to step it up to 10v because at the RA's inception, there really weren't any good 5v LED drivers. Link to comment
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