reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

[iamdan]

Hi Dan, I just replied to your email, I was thinking it was a related to an updated version of the Eheim feeder however now I don't know what to think. If you tested them both and they were working very odd both aren't. You also mentioned you tested a DC port with a pump and then tried using it's GND as a signal for the feeder but that didn't work either. You did the correct test, the feeder port is nothing more than a low powered DC port. The signal pin is a Ground being switched.

I can't imagine it's a problem with reef-pi as many use a feeder, Bullseye works good, the controller hardware seems ok, the feeders seem ok, hmmm... Did you check continuity between connector that plugs into controller and feeder PCB on all 3 wires to make sure there's no breaks. Sometimes those green connectors can cut the wire so it's only left with a strand or two holding it in place making a bad connection but it looks ok. Maybe try removing the connector and inspect the wires.

Yeah checked the connector and wires and all good there I checked between ground and signal with continuity mode on my meter on the feeder port and can see when I turn the feeder switch in reef-pi on and off and I see the same results happen when I test my spare reef-pi/robotank board combo

Checked the continuity of all wires to their respective solder joints and no issue there.

Maybe the little circuit boards on the feeders are just crap.

Now if toggling manually the feed button on the Eheim feeder this morning the screen like pulses for I’d say like 10ish seconds and then stops doing that and then sometimes initiates the feeder and sometimes doesn’t.

Very very weird and I’ve given up as it’s driving my blood pressure up lol

Thanks anyways

 

[robsworld78]

Yeah checked the connector and wires and all good there I checked between ground and signal with continuity mode on my meter on the feeder port and can see when I turn the feeder switch in reef-pi on and off and I see the same results happen when I test my spare reef-pi/robotank board combo

Checked the continuity of all wires to their respective solder joints and no issue there.

Maybe the little circuit boards on the feeders are just crap.

Now if toggling manually the feed button on the Eheim feeder this morning the screen like pulses for I’d say like 10ish seconds and then stops doing that and then sometimes initiates the feeder and sometimes doesn’t.

Very very weird and I’ve given up as it’s driving my blood pressure up lol

Thanks anyways

Sorry to hear that, if you want to give it another go later let me know.