twistedgardener43
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Howdy. I'm thinking of buying a controller. I run 2 KS 5000's. I'm looking for dim control and climate readi g and control with remote phone access. Any suggestions?
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CONTROLLER 69 PRO, Independent Programs for Four Devices, Dynamic VPD, Temperature, Humidity, Scheduling, Cycles, Levels Control, Data App, Bluetooth + WiFi
Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
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twistedgardener43
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I just got a new carbon setup from ac. Seems like good stuff. I was looking at this controller and hoping it would come recommended here. I'm not a tech mind3d person but camp on the weekends, so the peace of mind at my fingertips seems as nice as a good bowl by the campfireCONTROLLER 69 PRO, Independent Programs for Four Devices, Dynamic VPD, Temperature, Humidity, Scheduling, Cycles, Levels Control, Data App, Bluetooth + WiFi
Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
shnkrmn
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I have 5 of them. You would need their smart plug as well to control the light.
twistedgardener43
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Ah, TY. You saved me that moment of getting something and then having to wait to get the part that makes it all work. Many thanks
You'll also need their adapter for dimming.
formularacer
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I vote for the AC Infinity units. They function very well. Internet setup is easy and the ability to integrate other equipment into it.
Been running it for 60 days now and no weird run away devices
Replacing my original garbage controller as the company phone is out of service and customer service is clueless.
Been running it for 60 days now and no weird run away devices
Replacing my original garbage controller as the company phone is out of service and customer service is clueless.
twistedgardener43
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Alright, I order the extra connections and the controller. Thanks for the info!
twistedgardener43
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Can't see part numbers but you need type A adapter. To turn light on/off it needs dim-to-off capability or you need a smart plug.
twistedgardener43
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I have a few of the ac smart plugs and got the type a as well. Looks like I'm covered. Thanks!
terpene_abdul_jabbar
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Definitely would be a more expensive route but if you are serious about control capability, Agrowteks' GCX or GCX+ controller is an unrivaled modular system. They're almost endlessly customizable and very easily expandable up to 200 control points with no limit to the number of control functions that you can create.
You can connect and control anything with analog I/O, analog relays, and most equipment that utilizes ModBus (RTU and TCP/IP) communication protocol. If you're technically inclined, you get some seriously advanced control functionality with very robust remote capabilities (VNC access), legit data logging, and email/text alerting. Also, they don't charge subscription fees to utilize remote access or email alerting.
These things shit on every other out of the box system that exist and are absolutely worth the price.
You can connect and control anything with analog I/O, analog relays, and most equipment that utilizes ModBus (RTU and TCP/IP) communication protocol. If you're technically inclined, you get some seriously advanced control functionality with very robust remote capabilities (VNC access), legit data logging, and email/text alerting. Also, they don't charge subscription fees to utilize remote access or email alerting.
These things shit on every other out of the box system that exist and are absolutely worth the price.
twistedgardener43
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With the Infinity controller can you do a sunrise to sunset dimming through program? Or is it just manual dim control from the phone or unit
twistedgardener43
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OK, I found some vids confirming this option. Looks simple enough to figure out. Worse case I'll watch a step by step vid.
twistedgardener43
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New controller came today! Hooked up, programmed and have realized I should have done this long ago. Thank-you foe the help everyone!
formularacer
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I think we should start a thread with the trick and tips of the AC Infinity controllers. And what has become a standard item when joining different electronics the work around.
Started in 84 collecting data from a moving object have a little electronics time.
I brought this idea up with my last controller either no one has them or they are too embarrassed to bring it up.
Started in 84 collecting data from a moving object have a little electronics time.
I brought this idea up with my last controller either no one has them or they are too embarrassed to bring it up.
twistedgardener43
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I like the idea. Not sure why anyone would be embarrassed. Imo, it takes a big stress away. It's one thing to go away and have auto watering and other things auto but full control and being able to dial in your room using the graphs seems like a great way to make stellar smoke even better! For a new grower, the ac control isn't a big investment and I guess this old grower is seeing the usefulness of the tech age. No more big bulbs and cool tube's lmao!