+Capt. Obvious Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I don't know if you are aware that there is actually controller made on the base of arduino, it is Reef Angel. I am using this controller and I am very happy with it. It is run based on the open source software and covers all possible gizmos you can imagine in the reef tank. It is constantly improving and expanding, also is relatively cheap comparing to other controllers on the market. Check out the website and forum and you will find a lot of help even if you plan on making it by yourself. http://www.reefangel.com/ there are about 50 controllers based an arduino if not more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I am in for the ride. Bought an arduino due what else do i need?I got the due also so we can help each other with issues.Fyi. I found out that inputs and outputs one the due are 3.3v not 5. So we will need to drop the voltage somehow, where necessary. no, you will be fine..there is a 5v pin on the due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 to begin, please make sure you have the Arduinio software installed, in addition you will need the following libraries: http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/arduino_libraries/OneWire.zip http://download.milesburton.com/Arduino/MaximTemperature/DallasTemperature_372Beta.zip and http://www.hacktronics.com/code/one_wire_address_finder.zip I am redoing the screen capture and will post it tonight if youtube cooperates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 after shooting 45 min of screencapture...youtube may not let me upload it...this may wait til tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 just a heads up, frys is selling an off brand arduino board for those who are solder-phobic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 just a heads up, frys is selling an off brand arduino board for those who are solder-phobic. Do tell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I am in for the ride. Bought an arduino due what else do i need?I got the due also so we can help each other with issues.Fyi. I found out that inputs and outputs one the due are 3.3v not 5. So we will need to drop the voltage somehow, where necessary. no, you will be fine..there is a 5v pin on the due I looked into this and here is what i found: Warning: Unlike other Arduino boards, the Arduino Due board runs at 3.3V. The maximum voltage that the I/O pins can tolerate is 3.3V. Providing higher voltages, like 5V to an I/O pin could damage the board. Here is the source How exactly this affects those of us using the Due, i have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 aggie...we are not "providing" 5v to the board...we are taking 5v from the board from the same source; 5V. This pin outputs a regulated 5V from the regulator on the board. The board can be supplied with power either from the DC power jack (7 - 12V), the USB connector (5V), or the VIN pin of the board (7-12V). Supplying voltage via the 5V or 3.3V pins bypasses the regulator, and can damage your board. We don't advise it. however, if for safety you desire to power devices from the 3.3v pin you will be fine (case in point the ds18b20 takes an input voltage of 3-5v dc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I guess that is where I got confused. Electricity is not my strong suit. Volts watts amp ohms whats the difference? I know I use 360Joules to restart someones heart. I have never been a hardware person so forgive me for being nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I guess that is where I got confused. Electricity is not my strong suit. Volts watts amp ohms whats the difference? I know I use 360Joules to restart someones heart. I have never been a hardware person so forgive me for being nervous. for safety simply use the 3.3v pin to power your breadboard rather than the 5v and you should be fine. 1.21 jigawatts can send you back to the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I guess that is where I got confused. Electricity is not my strong suit. Volts watts amp ohms whats the difference? I know I use 360Joules to restart someones heart. I have never been a hardware person so forgive me for being nervous. for safety simply use the 3.3v pin to power your breadboard rather than the 5v and you should be fine. 1.21 jigawatts can send you back to the future What..... Thats not right you need a flux compacitor and be driving 96 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 ...88mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 here is the rough layout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 so whats next for this project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hooking up relays! This will allow us to switch outlets on/off depending on the temperature (heater/fan/chiller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nice cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 I will try to get it done before I go out of town, and there will be a hiatus next week as I will not be in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Do you know of any good reference sites for electronic components? how they work, which type to pick for a certain task, restrictions ect. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I've been researching quite a bit on these two sites.. Lot's of good info. www.arduino.cc/ www.openreefs.com/ Capt., can you explain shields? I don't understand them. I've seen arduino shields, lcd shields, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 a good resource: http://www.mikroe.com/old/books/keu/00.htm shields: Shields are boards that can be plugged on top of the Arduino PCB extending its capabilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Unfortunately I forgot to order the thermometer. So that will be here in between tomorrow and the 20th. In the mean time I got my RTC in. Going to try to figure that one out on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just ordered a bunch of proto type board, smaller pieces PM me if you want some. We will need this(or at least make it easier) for the base to put the relays on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is the due the same as the duo? Seems to be cheaper on amazon than the mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 one in the same... for more info on the different flavors visit: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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