Saint's Reef Pi decision and build - with 3D printing

[saintsreturn]

OOOOO Box o' goodies!!

@Ranjib needs to get over here and have a look at what you guys are doing. I think this is going to be an epic build!

The excitement is building over here! I hope this is worthy of his time

Oooohhhhh... aaahhhhhh!

My thoughts!

@saintsreturn - unrelated to this build; I have some reef-related 3d print files. Things like a full protein skimmer, kalk stirrer, light hangers, outlet cover, bulkhead wrench, 2in reactor, etc... If you would like me to share them with you just PM me a good email address. I ask for the address because 3d files cannot be uploaded on r2r.

Now back to the regularly scheduled build...

Thank you bud, I will keep that in mind!

 

[Ranjib]

When I upgraded my tank from my 75 to my 110, I decided to sell of my JBJ Auto Top Off setup for something smaller and more sleek. So with this new goal in mind, i bought a Smart ATO. I hate this thing. I hate it in ways i could not know i could hate a single item. After hours of research, i decided to buy a new ATO setup on BRS. I was talking to a friend about it and was bouncing the idea off of him as he is in the market for one as well.

After a brief 20 minute conversation, we assembled a new Amazon shopping list of Pi supplies. It turns out, i am able to buy enough material for two "complete" Reef Pi systems for a couple dollars more than the single ATO i had in mind...

Today I hit the "buy now" button and thought i would start a thread with its progress. For now, he is drawing the designs in his system (3D printer) and we are waiting on the parts... But here we go:

Ordered:
1) White PLA
2) Photoelectric Water sensors
3) 8 channel board
4) nine to nine connectors
5) Canakit ras pi power supply
6) SD card
7) Temp sensor
8) Male plugs
9) Power socket plug panel screw mount

Building:
1) 16 outlet power module with 8 controlled outlets and 8 always hot (debating wiring in a toggle button on the last 8)
2) Mounts and hanging system for the cables


I will post some pics up whenever items start moving in the process. I hope this thread intrigues and inspires some folks out there.

More to follow/

Whoa
Thank you for considering reef-pi . Looking forward. My journey with similar experience involving a very expensive LED controller

 

[Ranjib]

Following, since I'm the friend.

Welcome to reef2reef

 

[Ranjib]

OOOOO Box o' goodies!!

@Ranjib needs to get over here and have a look at what you guys are doing. I think this is going to be an epic build!

Thanking for tagging me. I missed it

 

[Ranjib]

@saintsreturn - unrelated to this build; I have some reef-related 3d print files. Things like a full protein skimmer, kalk stirrer, light hangers, outlet cover, bulkhead wrench, 2in reactor, etc... If you would like me to share them with you just PM me a good email address. I ask for the address because 3d files cannot be uploaded on r2r.

Now back to the regularly scheduled build...

We have reef-pi community in thigiverse as well. You can tag your 3d designs, and folks who want to reuse it can find it easily. https://www.thingiverse.com/groups/reef-pi/about maintained by @sfgabe

 

[muhteeus]

Part 1 of 6. Version 1.

 

[saintsreturn]

Round two

 

[DaveMorris]

Gee, its almost like Christmas! I bet in some ways it feels like it!

 

[muhteeus]

Right Cover section.

 

[saintsreturn]

Right Cover section.

Getting excited!

 

[Diamond1]

Right Cover section.

How big is the entire enclosure going to be when it's done?

 

[muhteeus]

15"L x 6"H x 2"D

 

[Diamond1]

Round two

It's funny that 6 months ago I would have looked at all the goodies you're getting and not had a clue as to what all that stuff was.
Now I can look at it and know what everything is and actually know how it all goes together!

15"L x 6"H x 2"D

That's a good size should hold everything nicely with room to spare.

 

[muhteeus]

Left top section: the box will be a logo insert and the side cutout will be a slide in I/O faceplate.



Assembled:



And a render for good measure.

 

[saintsreturn]

And a render for good measure.

My comment for how this makes me feel would not align with the codes of conduct for this site... so i will just stick with "looks good"

 

[Diamond1]

My comment for how this makes me feel would not align with the codes of conduct for this site... so i will just stick with "looks good"

In the words of Wayne and Garth...
Schaawiiing!!

 

[crusso1993]

My comment for how this makes me feel would not align with the codes of conduct for this site... so i will just stick with "looks good"

In the words of Wayne and Garth...
Schaawiiing!!

Or Bill and Ted... Excellent!

 

[muhteeus]

Wiring. I opted to avoid 12VDC for now. May add this later, depending on if Saintsreturn decides to dose.

 

[Elder1945]

following

 

[fogcutter]

Looks great so far. If you guys could hurry it up a bit so I can save $800 on an Apex that would be good. LOL...kidding of course...this is exciting stuff. Looking forward to following the progress!