jstarne1
Ez Robot community I wanted to introduce my latest application of this system. Some members hear already know I keep two salt water aquariums one coral which unfortunately died off and my predator tank. Sea life needs delicate balance maintained in their little ecosystem. Things like light spectrum , temperature, ph balance , current of water , nitrate and ammonia levels and calcium levels. These things take a practiced hand to maintain. I am building a new system and using ez b to monitor salinity, nitrates and ammonia, temp , water current flow and the ph. The ADC ports are useful for these and EZ board can control the current and switching to a backup power supply ( a apc for computers inside the cabinet to keep ezb and pumps powered). Also the ezb can turn on and off night , morning , day , and evening lighting settings. With a custom injection device im designing ezb can provide nutrients , calcium and even medicine if levels are out of wack. I started the build today and I am very excited!
Ok im thinking I will use a unibit (drills holes) to get the perfect size for the lense.
First time I have seen puffer mad . He got sucked up agianst the pump inlet
First time I have seen puffer mad . He got sucked up agianst the pump inlet
The ez cam inside the sub is a no go. Even outside the case its too small.
This is a uv/purple looking bulb 18,000k A 10, 000k white bulb and actinic blue bulbHere is an example pic with these bulbs lit.
I had some problems with the pump system generating micro bubbles and I had to design a baffle. I used a 3 inch black tube and drilled rows of holes 3 inches from the bottom and shortened the output hose so bubbles would need to go down 17 inches to make it into the tank. Heres pics...
Once I got the baffle in bubbles were reduced significantly and I slowed down flow so it can clear up. Trail and error is part of making a automated system so im taking it step by step.
Here is my early morning or later evening bulb. Its really cool almost uv.
I have this used server case im thinking I can use to house the relays and other electronics. I could put ezb in but I am mildly concerned about getting the wireless connection to Jarvis. I may do a external antenna mod in this case.... well see.You could just remove and extend the EZ-B's Bluetooth module outside of the metal case and place it in a plastic box if you still need it protected from "elements"... it is just 4 wires.
Your tank pictures are really nice... makes me want to get into salt water fish now... heh, when I am rich maybe
You going to do a fish cam broadcast?