Add a menu to control pumps of return and skimmer [SOLVED]

[Sueur Aurelien]

Hi Fernado

is it possible to add a menu command to pump Jebao DC series in PWM, because it has the same order as wave maker ?

Thank you in advance

Best Regard.

Aurelien Sueur

[Fernando Garcia]

Hi!

You're talking about pumps of return?

All is possible but haven't PWM pins free for this.

You need of a circuit as this:

http://www.adafruit.com/product/815

Best regards.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Hi
the outputs not need PWM 3 4 5 6
/ / Pinos 3, 4, 5, 6 e 7 reservados para o Touch

one this pin can be inverted with a = 61 bomba2Pin

it is this output ( for pump 61)that ascended water sump to the fish tank ?

there is not output for the skimmer ?

[Fernando Garcia]

This pins are used by touch.

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UTouch      myTouch(6,5,4,3,2);

Have only the pin 7 left.

The pin 61 is analogic not PWM. Is used to partial water change automatic.

Haven't code to control a Skimmer but you can use a timer by example.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Ok pin 7 is Good.
But what you do to make break feeding ?

[Fernando Garcia]

What type of function you want to this pump?


You want control the flow?

If want only ON / OFF is possible use a timer.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Hi

yes is for control flow with a filter RC on PWM output exalty same as jebao wave maker:

Controleur DC12000

I was think about Ferduino, feeding brake is integrer, with button on screen make break on ascending pump and skimmer of 10-15 min.

at this time have got two modular timers, one for the pump et one for the skimmer to delay his boot a minute after the resumption of the pump so it does not overflowed.

You do not have this problem with your skimmer in your sump?
How you made​​?

Thank you in advand.

[Fernando Garcia]

Hi!

I don't understand fine what you mean with "feeding brake is integer".

If you are talking about feed mode.

I think that this function will be interesting when Ferduino have code for automatic feeder.

Because will be possible sync the schedules.

With a feeder independent this is more complicated.

I haven't problem of overflow because I have a section to the skimmer in my sump.

It is higher than the others.

Regarding the return pump, you can create a new menu only copying the function of the wavemaker.

Then change the modes here:

https://github.com/FernandoGarcia/Fedui ... er.ino#L89

Example:

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  if(modo_selecionadoDC == 1)
  {
    PumpDCPWM = 255;
  }
 else if(modo_selecionadoDC == 2)
  {
    PumpDCPWM = 127;
  }
 else if(modo_selecionadoDC == 3)
  {
    PumpDCPWM = 63;
  }


Best regards.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Fernando Garcia » Today 1:18 pm wrote:

Hi!

I don't understand fine what you mean with "feeding brake is integer".

If you are talking about feed mode.

I think that this function will be interesting when Ferduino have code for automatic feeder.

Because will be possible sync the schedules.

With a feeder independent this is more complicated.

I don't want an automatic feed mode, if you can, i want a manual mode ,when i push a buotton or screen, the main pump and skimmer will be off, and with two timer cascaded switch on main pump after 10min and after switch on the skimmer after 1-2 min when the level of water is normaly in the sump.

I don't know if this difficult.

i think lot of people have a same problem.

Best Regards

Sueur Aurelien

[Fernando Garcia]

It isn't hard but I can't make custom functions to all users.

I can give suggestions only.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Ok
I understand if you think for one person.

But I am a beginner in Arduino code, otherwise I would have done it myself.

[Fernando Garcia]

You'll learn trying.

[Fernando Garcia]

Hi!

I was thinking to make this function using a simple method without menu.

How about that?

You want prevent skimmer overflow only when lack energy electric?

We can use a level sensor to control skimmer pump or use a delay when the controller restarts.

Best regards.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Hi Fernando

Good idea for the skimmer.

More i don't use ATO, i can use two level sensor for tanks level and two sensor for sump level et one for the sump skimmer compartiment .

i was able change your code and add this fonction with the first two timers, When i touch zone timer in the main screen it make feeding pause with main pump and skimmer.

it is interesting anyway to add the function of the control level of the skimmer if there a problem level in the sump.

Best regards

[Fernando Garcia]

Hi!

I'll put the code to others people use also, so you need adjust to your case.

In the tab Ferduino add:

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// No  need add it if you will use pins already declared on code

const byte sensor_skimmer = analog pin free;
const byte skimmerPin = free pin;


On setup add:

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// No  need add it if you will use pins already declared on code

pinMode(sensor_skimmer, INPUT);
pinMode(skimmerPin, OUTPUT);


In the tab "parametros" add:

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void check_level_skimmer()
{
  if(analogRead(sensor_skimmer) > 400)
  {
    digitalWrite(skimmerPin, LOW);
   }
  else
  {
    digitalWrite(skimmerPin, HIGH);
   }
}

On loop add:

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   check_level_skimmer();


Best regards.

[Sueur Aurelien]

Thank you Fernando

It's too easy for you !!!!

I add in my code and I remove the timer I had programmed.