Reef-Pi thoughts?

[yngplo]

Hey everyone,

I've been pretty interested in the thought of reef automation via testing and DIY stuff, so I came across Reef Pi through R2R. I just wanted to know if anyone in here has any experience with that, or if anyone in our local club actually runs a raspberry-pi controlling/testing system on their tanks. What are your thoughts on this?


Thanks!

 

[xcaret]

The engineer behind it is @Ranjib Dey I believe.

 

[thanh510]

Check out the plug and play hardware.

Reef-pi Deluxe Aquarium Controller + AC Power Bar Fully Assembled

This is the deluxe controller with pH circuit and includes one 8 outlet AC power bar for Reef-pi fully assembled. Although plug and play you still need to load Reef-pi on your Raspberry Pi and plug it into the controller. The controller board will be moun

www.robo-tank.ca

As more hardware folks enter the market. It’s a good alternative to closed off system with shitty hardware.


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[yngplo]

Check out the plug and play hardware.

Reef-pi Deluxe Aquarium Controller + AC Power Bar Fully Assembled

This is the deluxe controller with pH circuit and includes one 8 outlet AC power bar for Reef-pi fully assembled. Although plug and play you still need to load Reef-pi on your Raspberry Pi and plug it into the controller. The controller board will be moun

www.robo-tank.ca

As more hardware folks enter the market. It’s a good alternative to closed off system with shitty hardware.


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Do you happen to use a reef pi? I need to read deeper into the guides about it


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[rygh]

I have never used reef-pi, but I have done a lot of DIY on the aquarium.
As a basic controller, it is likely fine.
When it comes to DIY, often the hardware is great, but software (especially debug) is lacking.

Some key things to really look for:
1) Ability to properly run and reconnect to internet after a power failure.
2) The ability to check your tank status from any device anywhere.
3) Run for a couple of years without a reboot.

 

[thanh510]

Do you happen to use a reef pi? I need to read deeper into the guides about it


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I don’t. But I am considering venture down that path as I don’t like the quality of a specific company’s products or the ways that specific company practices its business. But I get it, you gotta be in the business to make $$$.