Favorite automation and control systems

GreeneryBob · Nov 4, 2018

Hey weed gurus and afficianados, I figured it might be fun to discuss lighting and environmental control systems folks like to use. Maybe there's an up and coming new system worth looking into or a fancy new arduino mod worth exploring?

GreeneryBob · Nov 5, 2018

Here are a few I found:

trolmaster.com
growtronix.com
growlink.com
smartbeecontrollers.com

for controlling LEDs:
aquarium-led-controller.com
coralux.net
amelech.com

Sparky123 · Nov 24, 2018

I’m building my own Arduino automation system. Going to track the room temps/ humidity(current, high, low, average) as well as the Nute red res(hydroponic) temps, PH and ppm. I’m a master electrician so I’m making it all so someone could just mount the box and plug in there fans, Nute pumps, lights. I’m also looking into Automatic PH control. I also am tracking all the data writing it to an SD card to make a spreadsheet to monitor the system over time. Hopefully going to sell some of then to friends as it’s legal in Canada. Can make them cheap as hell with Arduino

Isawthelight · Dec 6, 2018

I'm thinking about using wifi AC switch plugs (Tp-Link HS110) and an app to get the energy data (for my led drivers) displayed in the browser on my win10 pc. jamesbarnett91, on GitHub, coded an app that shows promise. https://github.com/jamesbarnett91/tplink-energy-monitor/blob/master/README.md . I'm aware of the sonoff thread but I chose to shake some dust off this thread.

Old school grower · Dec 14, 2018

Work in progress.

GreeneryBob · Dec 14, 2018

Old school grower said:
View attachment 4249258 Work in progress.

very nice setup so far

Old school grower · Dec 14, 2018

Getting there. Still waiting for components from China. Lol..
Darn postal strike slowed down the build.

Isawthelight · Dec 15, 2018

Old school grower said:
View attachment 4249258 Work in progress.

Nice job. I bet it gets pretty warm in there when the cabinet door is closed. Would it be possible to add a vent hole on the floor of the cabinet and another at the top with exhaust fan?

InTheValley · Dec 15, 2018

i also use the Sonoff 4-chan, love it.

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

Doors are normally open. But that's a good idea though. I only have the veg light running right now 250w cree 3590's for now. Working on the flowering light. 4-Cxm 3000k 90cri@1.112A, 4-Cxm 3500k 90cri@1.112A, 4 10w 450nm, 4 10w 630nm, 6 10w 660nm, 2 10w 385nm, 1 18" reptile florescent tube and 6 10w 720nm to put them to sleep. All will be controlled via wifi. Lol...

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

InTheValley said:
i also use the Sonoff 4-chan, love it.

Waiting for a sonoff pro 4ch perfect for dc current.

InTheValley · Dec 15, 2018

Old school grower said:
Doors are normally open. But that's a good idea though. I only have the veg light running right now 250w cree 3590's for now. Working on the flowering light. 4-Cxm 3000k 90cri@1.112A, 4-Cxm 3500k 90cri@1.112A, 4 10w 450nm, 4 10w 630nm, 6 10w 660nm, 2 10w 385nm, 1 18" reptile florescent tube and 6 10w 720nm to put them to sleep. All will be controlled via wifi. Lol...

Bro, that rig is going to kick ass, love my cxms, I only use 4, ( 2x4000k-2x3500K) and the buds are awesome. Adjust as ud like, but I have found 700-800PAR is perfect. They are more powerfull then they seem. I found anything above 800 seems to slow the tops growth some. NO BURN, just slowed growth a tad. even get great growth at 300-400PAR.

keep us posted on results bro.

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

InTheValley said:
Bro, that rig is going to kick ass, love my cxms, I only use 4, ( 2x4000k-2x3500K) and the buds are awesome. Adjust as ud like, but I have found 700-800PAR is perfect. They are more powerfull then they seem. I found anything above 800 seems to slow the tops growth some. NO BURN, just slowed growth a tad. even get great growth at 300-400PAR.

keep us posted on results bro.

I can't wait to get it all together I've heard great things about the CXM's.

GreeneryBob · Dec 15, 2018

I sure wish there were more options for dimmable multichannel modules

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

GreeneryBob said:
I sure wish there were more options for dimmable multichannel modules

I agree but at least each channel can have separate timers.

GreeneryBob · Dec 15, 2018

I might give up waiting and just go with sonoff. How do you like the app?

Old school grower said:
I agree but at least each channel can have separate timers.

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

GreeneryBob said:
I might give up waiting and just go with sonoff. How do you like the app?

Very easy to set up. I have a 4ch to run a veg driver, flower driver, a uvb florescent and a 12v driver for the 660nm and 630nm.

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

InTheValley said:
Bro, that rig is going to kick ass, love my cxms, I only use 4, ( 2x4000k-2x3500K) and the buds are awesome. Adjust as ud like, but I have found 700-800PAR is perfect. They are more powerfull then they seem. I found anything above 800 seems to slow the tops growth some. NO BURN, just slowed growth a tad. even get great growth at 300-400PAR.

keep us posted on results bro.

What size are you flowering?

GreeneryBob · Dec 15, 2018

just ordered a 4 channel pro to try out. will need to do something better for dimming but I'm still waiting on heaps of parts

Old school grower · Dec 15, 2018

GreeneryBob said:
just ordered a 4 channel pro to try out. will need to do something better for dimming but I'm still waiting on heaps of parts

Sounds familiar. Lol

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