AquaController Jr

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by ingtar_shinowa, Dec 18, 2011.

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  1. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I have an AC Jr controller with temp and ph probe, serial cable and dc 8. Im looking to power my Sicce Voy 4 pumps on some sort of wave-maker function, then perhaps break out my BM-to1 dosing pump to maintain alk through PH (BRS two part dosing)
    In addition ill be getting a dim-able led fixture and ideally I would like to have a sunrise sunset but I think that is beyond my capabilities with this controller.

    What i'm hoping for a is a mentor that might be able to walk me through testing, programming, and ultimately implementing this controller into my system. The directions are tough to make heads or tails from. Thank you for your time!
     
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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Look at me bumping my own thread like a self absorbed nub!!
     
  4. Seano Hermano

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    I do not think there is an expansion module available for the AC Jr to dim LEDS, for a sunrise/sunset effect. I wonder, though, if you could partially gut out a Lunar Simulator (meant for LED moonlights that simulate the lunar cycle for the AC JR) to work with your daylights? Or if a Typhon controller from BoostLED would be better?
     
  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Thanks Seano! I figured it would be an outside chance on the dimming. I have the AC JR otherwise I would buy a RA. I think this guy will do whatever I want other than the auto dim. Its an older model but I figured out the self check diagnostic and order a serial port-usb adapter so I BELIEVE I can use AquaNotes to program it.