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  #51  
Old 06/09/2002, 10:37 PM
gljjr gljjr is offline
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I too would love to get involved in this project. I'm a Sr level Database Engineer with VB, ASP, SQL Server, Oracle, HTML experience. I have been looking at the stuff on this type of thing and have been toying with writing something like this for the past 6 months or so.

Let me know how I can help!
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Old 01/09/2003, 11:56 PM
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I would be interested in helping out with this project. I am a "DIY'er. Wouldn't have it any other way. I have some breadboarding, Autocad, manual milling and limited Cnc milling skills. Let me know what I can do to help. I would do most anything to help out the team.

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Old 01/10/2003, 12:18 AM
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This sounds like a wonderful project. if I can help I will.

I am an outside the box sort of guy, if you look at my other posts you will see what I mean, I design and build, I wouldn't know a resistor from my sister , or a motherboard from an ironing board.
But if you need some mechanical stuff then please do not be afraid to ask


Paul

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Old 01/12/2003, 11:59 AM
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What we really need is for someone to organize the project!

I tried leading it, but it basically fell apart. The other members who also agreed to lead it also appear to be silent.

Is anyone willing to reorganize the group and keep it alive?
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Old 01/14/2003, 10:07 PM
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I think this project "fizzeled" out because of the "coorporate" attitude that seemed to exist. Many people were willing to help that were left out of the project. I am sure there are alot of people that still want to get into this project so if those issues could be resolved you may see the project take off a little more.

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Old 01/15/2003, 04:18 PM
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What's that? Do I hear you volunteering to lead it?

Go for it!
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Old 01/15/2003, 09:59 PM
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Relax 'gator... Not an attack on you personally... No, I am not volunteering to lead, it is not a position I wanted then, or now. I believe that should be left up to someone with more experience in these areas than myself. Just makeing some observations that others had as well.

The project isn't for making money, nor is it for fame. The idea of the project (at least from my perspective) was to make something that all of our fellow reefers could enjoy (and that includes the project itself). I believe that this could be done, even with the same people.

Hlothran
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Old 01/16/2003, 10:22 AM
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I never took it as an attack, I'm just trying to convince someone to step in and pick up the project to keep it going.

I'm serious that I want this to keep going, but I can't find anyone with the time to make it happen.
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Old 02/08/2003, 02:41 AM
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Hey I aint a programmer but I do dable in design

I can offer you webspace about 150Mbs and about 10Gig worth of transfer

I can set up a forum and possible a few other things for everyone who works on the project to talk together.

I can even give you a sub-domain name.

Email me if you want (benmichels@bigpond.com)
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Old 02/10/2004, 11:59 AM
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this sounds like a great idea.... anyone wanna fire this back up???

i have the skills... see occupation

i am new to saltwater aquariums, but can get the electronics done... any interest, I will lead!
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Old 02/17/2004, 08:45 PM
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I would love to see something like this happen. It seems the problem with this plan was time and organization.
I do not have the tech skills needed for this project, but I would be willing to attempt to coordinate the traffic flow, making sure the right people were working within their specific skillset, be it mech. or elec. engineering, software, idea generation and refinment, whatever.
We are looking at an old old thread here, but I think it can be done.
This is not a time thing, we can take as long as needed. I think once started it will pick up steam.
What do you say folks. Want to bring this back to life?
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Old 02/21/2004, 12:11 AM
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GREAT!


anyone else
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Old 02/21/2004, 04:55 AM
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my offer is still open if you need it
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Old 02/21/2004, 09:07 AM
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Check out this guy's site: http://www.compudoc97.com/SaltwaterNewbie.shtml

He is building a Aquarium Controller and now has the PCB done.

ri
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Old 02/21/2004, 10:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ri
Check out this guy's site: http://www.compudoc97.com/SaltwaterNewbie.shtml

He is building a Aquarium Controller and now has the PCB done.

ri
its lookin good... i will read up a little more on what he has done
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Old 02/21/2004, 02:27 PM
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i briefly looked this over, and it looks real good.... he is also offering kits... no reason to re-invent the wheel
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Old 03/03/2004, 09:34 PM
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I haven't been following the thread (will subscribe . While pricey, this PC on a board caught my attention!

http://www.advantech.com/estore/prod...del_id=1@30543
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Old 03/18/2004, 06:54 AM
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Reef Controllers

I dabble with computers and programming , I am new to reefs 6months aprox. I have been having a blast with diy. I will help where I can.

Rex
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Old 03/20/2004, 11:26 AM
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I dont have any expertise but can help greatly! Just call me up and Ill do what needs to be done!
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Old 06/28/2004, 05:26 PM
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Is there a way to use rc crystals (sp?) in place of the x 10? They are stronger and can't mess up a wireless network.
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Old 07/15/2004, 04:30 PM
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I represent a manufacturer of controllers and software to the Foodservice Industry. I'm not sure how easy this would be, but I know they have the hardware, and software to pull data from the hardware for alerts and logging. Most probes used in the FS industry are for temp, humidity. But they have been able to come up with some inventive answers for me on other parameters our customers have been asking for. i.e., amp draw, refrigerant pressures,

Their software is written in Java, though the server portion runs on Winblows.

Just throwing my hat in the ring if anyone is interested.
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Old 07/18/2004, 12:34 PM
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Labview by national instruments (www.ni.com) might provide a better software interface than any tcp/ip programming, since its whole software is web enabled.

Thus you can still use rs232 interface to the controller and then, the software runs a server which you just www. into using your pc's IP and you can control your reef from anywhere in the world.

It can also email you, text message you etc...

I work with labview daily, hell labview make an appropriate interface card for the pc directly, eliminating the rs232 and controller entirely, just digital and anlogue inputs directly, the only shame is the cost, talking $400 for a card and interface box.

]JR[
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Old 07/18/2004, 03:23 PM
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http://www.phanderson.com/iom136.html

hmmm

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Old 10/10/2005, 06:14 PM
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Well off to a good start but what happened guys sorry to resurrect a thread but did it stop where are the plans and how do I sign up
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Old 10/17/2005, 05:20 PM
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Not to step on toes but I have almost all the hardware finished and 99 percent of the code done. I am looking for people interested in working on this.

Here is the link

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=595860
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