KnowledgeSeeker
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Yes, you have to decompress it using a archive utility like WinRAR or WinZip. http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Sentinel climate controller reviews?
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KnowledgeSeeker
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The required cable is an RS232 cable. You probably wouldn't have on lying around. The end of it looks like a VGA monitor cable but it is probably different. I bought mine at a local computer store. It looks like this: http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=919&sku=25216
Both ends are female because the CHHC-1 is male and my computer is also male.
KnowledgeSeeker
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Thanks for the info and the support Bob. I've learned not to argue with anyone on RIU. If they are even remotely intelligent they will do the research and/or the testing to verify info for themselves.
P.S. "He" would be the correct pronoun.
Gotcha regarding the pronoun, just don't like to assume anything
And mucho thanks for the info regarding the program and the cable - have you tried it yet, and if so, what were your impressions?
How far back does the data go, any idea?
It'd be sick if I plugged it in there and got data all the way back to when I started using it (early November), but that's probably a little too much to ask for.
EDIT: tried to give you some rep but it said I must spread it around first, my bads........
johndoe12345678
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sweet im downloading now hope it works, thanks for the info knowledge..
johndoe12345678
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i downloaded the software, what next do i just get the cord plug it in to my labtop and chhc-2 then extract files?? when i open up software it gives me a option screen with a bunch of tools to extract files i do i have to install Download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1?
Bump.............Knowledge Seeker? You around?
Would love to hear the answer to this.......
smokingrubber
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RAR files are compressed files just like ZIP files. You can uncompress them using WinRAR. I use it all the time. http://download.cnet.com/WinRAR-32-bit/3000-2250_4-10007677.html
I downloaded the file and scanned it. No virus.
I downloaded the file and scanned it. No virus.
Sick
Now I just need to head over to Best Buy for one of those cables............
smokingrubber
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Please post a screen-shot of the data screen, anyone. I would like to see what kind of input/output the Sentinal is capable of. Is the data link useful for "programming" your environment or is it simply a data dump of it's internal memory? Thanks.
I'm planning my friend's new grow for him and I think we're going to build a closed loop system. Does anyone have a good link to a DIY closed loop system? Can you please list ALL of the required holes in the room? ie.
8" primary exhaust
6" primary intake
4" AC IN
4" AC OUT
yadayada. That may be all that's required, but that's why I'm asking. Even though I may not NEED a primary exhaust . . . I may want to be able to hit a button and flush the fukr on command? Our room is going to be a double-car garage with a window in the back. It's a new house so poking holes in the stucco would be frowned upon
Thanks.
I'm planning my friend's new grow for him and I think we're going to build a closed loop system. Does anyone have a good link to a DIY closed loop system? Can you please list ALL of the required holes in the room? ie.
8" primary exhaust
6" primary intake
4" AC IN
4" AC OUT
yadayada. That may be all that's required, but that's why I'm asking. Even though I may not NEED a primary exhaust . . . I may want to be able to hit a button and flush the fukr on command? Our room is going to be a double-car garage with a window in the back. It's a new house so poking holes in the stucco would be frowned upon
Thanks.
KnowledgeSeeker
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Along with the data dump you can also set parameters like temp and PPM. It's very rudimentary at this point and the autosave feature doesn't work but hopefully it'll get better. Attached is a screen shot of the software and the data output.
Since we can get data on the computer hopefully we can get some programming that will allow us to setup email alerts and perhaps remote control.
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KnowledgeSeeker
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The CTL tab on the upper right will allow you to set a parameter (though I haven't tried it to be honest.)
Knowledge, how far back does that data go? Any idea?
Also, you checking your journal anymore? Wanted to post a question about sealed rooms and ACs but wasn't sure if you were still checking.
Interesting...........I'm still gonna program the old fashioned way, but email alerts sound cool
KnowledgeSeeker
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The data is live only so it starts recording when you start the software. The autosave works only the first time and then craps out which also sucks. Hopefully we'll get a working version soon.
No worries. Thx for thinkin of it!
So in order to have any meaningful amount of data, you'd basically have to leave the computer connected to it 24/7? I.e., a dedicated computer for it?
KnowledgeSeeker
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I haven't been checkin it but I will if you post something
KnowledgeSeeker
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Yes. My computer is always on anyway and my home office is right next to my grow room so i have a 25' cable that connects.
Gotcha, thanks - BTW, posted a question in your journal
