DaveFason Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm having an issue here that seems to be getting worse: some times my light will very quickly come on and off multiple times for a second. After this sometimes the controller is fine, other times it's frozen and the time is all messed up (unintelligible). Other times it freezes without much warning. Usually this seems to happen when my kids are running around my tank or me grabbing the stand. It seems to be caused by vibration, which makes me think a loose connection. It used to be fine for a long time, but now it happens more frequently. Worried this my damage my prized NanoBox LEDs! Do I need a new controller? Shoot me an email with what type of unit this is. Thanks. -Dave 1 Quote Link to comment
Belize Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi I haver notice that me storm x controller's ramp time stay's at 255 Minutes. Is this normal? I cannot change this? Regards Jacques Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi I haver notice that me storm x controller's ramp time stay's at 255 Minutes. Is this normal? I cannot change this? Regards Jacques You should be able to change this. Contact ben@coralux.net Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 So what's the purpose of the temp probe? I just installed a storm and got the temp probe but don't see any temp display option Quote Link to comment
righttirefire Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Temp probe? I'm not familiar with that on my storm controller Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Got it from Rapidled, had an option for a temp probe. It has the port for it on the bottom next to where you plug in the leds. The only option on the controller is to change it from Fahrenheit to celcious Quote Link to comment
righttirefire Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I hope Dave chimes in to help..or someone more knowledgeable than myself. Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 So what's the purpose of the temp probe? I just installed a storm and got the temp probe but don't see any temp display option It should be displayed on the main screen. It could be dependent on what firmware you are running on the Storm however. -Dave Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Ok. I ordered the things I need to update it. Is their a way to add a controll to it? Or will a wifi option be available Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Ok. I ordered the things I need to update it. Is their a way to add a controll to it? Or will a wifi option be available Not for the Storm, no. Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 So I got all the stuff I need to update the storm controller but not sure how to do it. I downloaded the firmware. Watched the video on YouTube still lost. Where do I put the files and how do I get them to the controller? Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Please email ben@coralux.net -Dave Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Please email ben@coralux.net -Dave I did thanks Quote Link to comment
jdmlude831 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 So I tried to update it and got it. Not sure how I did it but I got temperature displayed on it now. Thanks for the help guys 1 Quote Link to comment
dling Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 can just one of the channels 4 or 5 be set for fan control ? Or do you have to use both at the same time ? Does there need to be any type of driver for the 4 and 5 channels ? Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 can just one of the channels 4 or 5 be set for fan control ? Or do you have to use both at the same time ? Does there need to be any type of driver for the 4 and 5 channels ? What are you trying to do? The old NanoBox units do not have fan control. -Dave Quote Link to comment
dling Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry ,this is a DIY lighting . I just wanted to know about the storm controllers fan control. I do have the storm ,it's regular not the X. Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Sorry ,this is a DIY lighting . I just wanted to know about the storm controllers fan control. I do have the storm ,it's regular not the X. It will have fan control for both channels 4/5 when turned on. Quote Link to comment
dling Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks. I was hoping that I could just have one channel for the fan. I cant afford to lose two . Using 5 drivers. Quote Link to comment
blaksheep67 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I have a Mini Tide older model with the V3 Moonlight upgrade. I had a little trouble getting it started but Dave helped me figure things out. This past Friday my lights started acting funny, no change in sunset, sunrise or night. the light is currently on day mode and the moonlight is the only light on. Any help would be appreciated as my tank has gone dark since Friday and I do not have a spare light. Quote Link to comment
vaughnking Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hello @DaveFason, I picked up a used DUO V2 unit and love it. I have been playing around with the light setting via the storm controller. I wanted to know how you came up with these ideal settings? I wanted to run my lights on the blue side and I don't understand how this might impact par levels. Would I run into trouble running the lights at CH1 - 145 CH2 - 245? Any insight would help. Thanks SET PWM ( DAY ) : This is your day time setting. Click on this and CH1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 will appear. On standard Nano Box units you will have Channel 1 ( BLUE ) and Channel 2 ( White ). Set this to your taste. Normally I will set this to what I think looks good but this is completely subjective. If you purchased a moonlight channel, set your day setting to 0. Tide Recommended setting : CH1 - 140 - CH2 - 100 DUO Recommended setting : CH1 - 160 - CH2 - 120 QUAD Recommended setting : CH1 - 160 - CH2 - 120 Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 12 hours ago, vaughnking said: Hello @DaveFason, I picked up a used DUO V2 unit and love it. I have been playing around with the light setting via the storm controller. I wanted to know how you came up with these ideal settings? I wanted to run my lights on the blue side and I don't understand how this might impact par levels. Would I run into trouble running the lights at CH1 - 145 CH2 - 245? Any insight would help. Thanks SET PWM ( DAY ) : This is your day time setting. Click on this and CH1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 will appear. On standard Nano Box units you will have Channel 1 ( BLUE ) and Channel 2 ( White ). Set this to your taste. Normally I will set this to what I think looks good but this is completely subjective. If you purchased a moonlight channel, set your day setting to 0. Tide Recommended setting : CH1 - 140 - CH2 - 100 DUO Recommended setting : CH1 - 160 - CH2 - 120 QUAD Recommended setting : CH1 - 160 - CH2 - 120 Glad you are enjoying! If you like a nice blue light try CH1 ( Blue ) - 200-240 and CH2 ( Whites ) 100-140. Depending on your coral type and tank. -Dave Quote Link to comment
vaughnking Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, DaveFason said: Glad you are enjoying! If you like a nice blue light try CH1 ( Blue ) - 200-240 and CH2 ( Whites ) 100-140. Depending on your coral type and tank. -Dave Thanks! Mostly LPS and low light SPS! - Alex Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, vaughnking said: Thanks! Mostly LPS and low light SPS! - Alex Go on the lower side of my recommendations. Quote Link to comment
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