"cheapest" controller with email/SMS alert and web-based control/monitor

finksmart · 08/24/2009, 09:44 AM

Which one?

d0ughb0y · 08/24/2009, 09:54 AM

there may be other options, but I'd say get a used AC jr (usually goes for $150 shipped with temp and ph probes) and then use my free software to get the web features and more.

finksmart · 08/24/2009, 09:57 AM

Brilliant. Since I'm already running the ACjr I'll check it out. Thanks.

jennmac415 · 08/24/2009, 10:29 AM

I just purchased an AC Jr and I am so excited to use it with your program. Thanks for offering it for us to use!

d0ughb0y · 08/25/2009, 09:47 AM

version 1.1 beta of the program is now available for download/testing.
the program now installs as a windows service.

http://sites.google.com/site/acserial2web

milkit · 08/25/2009, 11:24 AM

i was considering a controller... this is making me interested!

btbeam · 08/25/2009, 11:45 AM

I was thinking of getting the rk lite level 3 because of its expandability am I missing something not getting the ac jr? Are they truly the same thing with different packaging?

Amoore311 · 08/25/2009, 11:49 AM

You are missing the web capability of doughboy's program.

A pretty big thing to be missing in my book.

jennmac415 · 08/25/2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d0ughb0y
version 1.1 beta of the program is now available for download/testing.
the program now installs as a windows service.
http://sites.google.com/site/acserial2web

Could you please explain what this new download is?? sorry, I am only computer literate to a point! LOL

reefdude135 · 08/25/2009, 07:35 PM

vey very nice!

d0ughb0y · 08/25/2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jennmac415
Could you please explain what this new download is?? sorry, I am only computer literate to a point! LOL

its a beta of the next version.
you can read the release notes page to see the new features.

jennmac415 · 08/26/2009, 12:23 AM

and a "beta" is.....?

d0ughb0y · 08/26/2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jennmac415
and a "beta" is.....?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softwar...ase_life_cycle

its pre-release so users can test it to let me know if they want any changes.

jennmac415 · 08/26/2009, 12:47 AM

thanks.

fernandokng · 08/26/2009, 12:05 PM

WOW. I just bought my apex so I can connect to the internet. Where were you 2 months ago! :-)

d0ughb0y · 08/26/2009, 12:53 PM

the program was out since april (announced in neptune forum here in RC).

I'm sure you'll like the apex.

reefdude135 · 09/05/2009, 06:36 AM

d0ughb0y, is there a thread somewhere that has discussion about people using your program? It looks very cool!

flamron · 09/05/2009, 07:07 AM

I've been using it for several months now. If I could ever get Cox Cable to fix my internet, I would have it running all the time. As it is now, I haven't been running it for a month, as my internet connection has been on the fritz about 4 or 5 times a day.

It is a great program. The web server is exactly why I bought the AC Jr. It serves perfectly for my application.

GovtCheese · 09/05/2009, 09:59 AM

I have never looked into the functions of a controller, but it sounds like a a great thing to have. Can someone tell me in brief what the pros to using one of these?

thanks mucho!

08/24/2009, 09:44 AM	#1
finksmart Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 176	"cheapest" controller with email/SMS alert and web-based control/monitor Which one? __________________ SPS Obsessed

08/24/2009, 09:57 AM	#3
finksmart Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 176	Brilliant. Since I'm already running the ACjr I'll check it out. Thanks. __________________ SPS Obsessed

08/24/2009, 10:29 AM	#4
jennmac415 premium member "reefmama" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,903	I just purchased an AC Jr and I am so excited to use it with your program. Thanks for offering it for us to use! __________________ Jenni AKA "Reefmama" Current Tank Info: currently just have a 34 gallon.

08/25/2009, 11:49 AM	#8
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	You are missing the web capability of doughboy's program. A pretty big thing to be missing in my book. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

08/26/2009, 12:23 AM	#12
jennmac415 premium member "reefmama" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,903	and a "beta" is.....? __________________ Jenni AKA "Reefmama" Current Tank Info: currently just have a 34 gallon.

08/24/2009, 09:54 AM	#2
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	there may be other options, but I'd say get a used AC jr (usually goes for $150 shipped with temp and ph probes) and then use my free software to get the web features and more.

08/25/2009, 09:47 AM	#5
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	version 1.1 beta of the program is now available for download/testing. the program now installs as a windows service. http://sites.google.com/site/acserial2web

08/25/2009, 11:24 AM	#6
milkit Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 325	i was considering a controller... this is making me interested!

08/25/2009, 11:45 AM	#7
btbeam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	I was thinking of getting the rk lite level 3 because of its expandability am I missing something not getting the ac jr? Are they truly the same thing with different packaging?

08/25/2009, 07:35 PM	#10
reefdude135 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 334	vey very nice!

08/26/2009, 12:47 AM	#14
jennmac415 premium member "reefmama" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,903	thanks. __________________ Jenni AKA "Reefmama" Current Tank Info: currently just have a 34 gallon.

08/26/2009, 12:05 PM	#15
fernandokng Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 425	WOW. I just bought my apex so I can connect to the internet. Where were you 2 months ago! :-)

08/26/2009, 12:53 PM	#16
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	the program was out since april (announced in neptune forum here in RC). I'm sure you'll like the apex.

09/05/2009, 06:36 AM	#17
reefdude135 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 334	d0ughb0y, is there a thread somewhere that has discussion about people using your program? It looks very cool!

09/05/2009, 07:07 AM	#18
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	I've been using it for several months now. If I could ever get Cox Cable to fix my internet, I would have it running all the time. As it is now, I haven't been running it for a month, as my internet connection has been on the fritz about 4 or 5 times a day. It is a great program. The web server is exactly why I bought the AC Jr. It serves perfectly for my application. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

09/05/2009, 09:59 AM	#19
GovtCheese Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 954	I have never looked into the functions of a controller, but it sounds like a a great thing to have. Can someone tell me in brief what the pros to using one of these? thanks mucho! __________________ "Its in the past... It doesn't matter" Current Tank Info: 240ga FOWLR, CS12-2 Euro-reef skimmer, and 150 ga sump.