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06/11/2011, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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One last LED question
Hello all after reading all the interesting post on setting up an led system i only have one unanswered question, how would you hood up a DIY LED system to a reef controller like a reef-keeper or similar controller. Thanks
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06/11/2011, 07:55 PM | #2 | |
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Outside of dimming, of course, you can use a controller to switch 110v power on and off to your drivers (or groups of drivers). |
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06/11/2011, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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The ALC module will work with the reef keepers.
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06/12/2011, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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The full version Apex has 0 - 10V variable speed ports for 4 channels. The Lite version would require an additional variable speed module. As far as I know, prior AquaController models cannot perform dimming functions (via an AquaSurf, or otherwise...), but can be used for basic on/off control. I'm not as familiar with the Reef-Keepers although like ghellin mentioned their ALC module has the 0 - 10VDC ability.
There are several DIY Arduino controller threads around as well. Dimming/ramping/weather effects can be achieved from ~$50 in DIY parts to the more extravagant methods. Tim
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06/13/2011, 01:32 PM | #5 |
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I have read a few of those DIY controller threads and with my limited computer skill I doubt I would have the patience to do that. So what type connection would actually connect the driver to the reefkeeper? Thanks for all the info so far
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