Which controller?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 06-12-2009, 01:56 AM

I want to buy a controller that I can monitor from my blackberry. Which ones are capable and how difficult is it to set up?

banditpowdercoat · #2 06-12-2009, 02:14 AM

tagging along.

What all do you want the controller to do? I'm playing with making one, But the phone/PDA interface would be cool. I have a HTC Touch, not a blackberry, but is pretty cool PDA

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 06-12-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

tagging along.

What all do you want the controller to do? I'm playing with making one, But the phone/PDA interface would be cool. I have a HTC Touch, not a blackberry, but is pretty cool PDA

Im not even sure to be honest. As much as possible though. The main one is temperature. I am going away for a week and want to leave the tank unattended since its only 34G. I have an ATO and will use an autofeeder. I just like the idea of being able to know its ok while im gone. I also want to set up a web cam that I can monitor on my BB.

I am just starting to figure out whats possible. The new aquacontroller might be good for all this. Don't know when its out though.

Tomjay · #4 06-12-2009, 03:12 AM

Read through this thread I have it install but have not yet set it up on my Blackberry bold yet. It interface with the GHL Profilux might help you with what you want to accomplish. http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Foru...read.php?t=119

Pescador · #5 06-12-2009, 03:34 AM

You can monitor temp, PH and webcam with a Reefkeeper 2 via serial port on your PC.
Like this http://macreef.dyndns.org/index.html

karazy · #6 06-12-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pescador

You can monitor temp, PH and webcam with a Reefkeeper 2 via serial port on your PC.
Like this http://macreef.dyndns.org/index.html

they no longer make reef keeper 2's

but im pretty sure the reef keeper elite can send out texts and such. michika has one, you can ask her

Veng68 · #7 06-12-2009, 04:09 AM

If anyone did this with an iPhone........ I'd like to know about it

Cheers,
Vic

christyf5 · #8 06-12-2009, 04:11 AM

I have an aquatronica setup. Its hooked up to my computer with the serial interface. I then use a website (logmein.com) to access my computer and monitor it. I can do this via my phone or any computer.

subman · #9 06-12-2009, 04:17 AM

I had to dig through a pile of dead computers to find one with a serial port! I have to get the lan card on my profilux working, that reef status program is perfect for what I want.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #10 06-12-2009, 04:33 AM

Thanks guys...i will check out the links.