AI Director Beta - Who got picked? Lets talk 'Director'! - Page 15

Sonicboom · 08/24/2013, 03:03 PM

..make sure it's connected to the internet and try to reboot it

rhinonm · 08/24/2013, 03:13 PM

Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

EDAT6 · 08/24/2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonicboom

..make sure it's connected to the internet and try to reboot it

Got it!! Thanks

Jopalmighty · 08/25/2013, 08:32 PM

I haven't been using the director for a couple weeks now. I've tried playing around with the new update but it will only find one of my lights. I've tried holding the power button down until it flashes but it will never go into discovery mode. Is there some way to reset the lights that I'm not aware of?
I cannot even control the light by using button pushes. The LEDs on the light all seem to be at 1% brightness and they don't turn off. Right when I unplug and plug back it it goes back to the same, very dim lighting. How do I fix this?

lowscooby76 · 08/26/2013, 05:49 AM

Jopalmighty
are you using the Wi-Fi adapter plugged or ethernet? over the weekend the Wi-Fi adapter stopped working for about a hour or so that i know of.some how i got it to work again.try to unplug everything for a hour or so i had to do that with my apex a one time to get it to reset.

Jopalmighty · 08/26/2013, 09:00 AM

I'm using a the Ethernet connection. I have been unable to get wireless to work for me. It will never detect my wireless network. I actually was able to discover my other light this morning. Not sure what fixed it but its working now. Thanks scooby

rhinonm · 08/26/2013, 07:19 PM

Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

BJCollie · 08/26/2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhinonm

Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

The Vega and Hydra only have 7 channels.

rhinonm · 08/27/2013, 07:25 AM

Hydra 7 Vega 20 (one of the differences) unfortunately with the current controller it just control colors not individual leds

BJCollie · 08/27/2013, 07:50 AM

If you put 20 different color LEDs it would be 20 channel.

liquidfunk · 08/27/2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhinonm

Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

Rhinonm you cannot do this yet.

hilgert · 08/27/2013, 04:33 PM

I was selected as beta tester, but due to travel and such I never got around to ordering. And I think Fate was looking after me in this regard, as it seems this product was not near ready for beta...probably more "alpha".

My main concerns at this point, from reviewing this thread (and having design engineering experience), are more around the hardware readiness. Software/firmware can be fixed with a download, but not hardware.

I'll follow along to see when this thing looks to be closer to "ready" before pulling the trigger on ordering.

Btw, I am a Hydra owner (and a former Sol owner).

owenspackman · 08/27/2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilgert

I was selected as beta tester, but due to travel and such I never got around to ordering. And I think Fate was looking after me in this regard, as it seems this product was not near ready for beta...probably more "alpha".

My main concerns at this point, from reviewing this thread (and having design engineering experience), are more around the hardware readiness. Software/firmware can be fixed with a download, but not hardware.

I'll follow along to see when this thing looks to be closer to "ready" before pulling the trigger on ordering.

Btw, I am a Hydra owner (and a former Sol owner).

I think everyone's experience with the latest update that it's now much more reliable and stable. It's how I would have expected the beta to have been released!

rhinonm · 08/27/2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by liquidfunk

Rhinonm you cannot do this yet.

Kind of a joke. That was a selling point for me and now a year later and still no full control. I noticed that they took that feature down off their website and the vendors don't mention it anymore as well.

hilgert · 08/27/2013, 06:07 PM

I'll just stick with my existing new controller for now. What is amazing is that the little thing works just fine...connecting to lights and all. You would think they would have just webized an interface to that somehow, shoved it into a box and called it "Director".

Sonicboom · 08/28/2013, 04:41 PM

I had to revert back to the controller, I keep getting errors for either bad Id, can't communicate or it loses my changes. Left it connected for updates.

ga_gant · 08/28/2013, 08:28 PM

Anyone having success getting the director to work with the sol? Only the whites are working with the easy setup.

dknydiep · 08/30/2013, 12:29 PM

never got mine to work, contacted them, and their fix didn't work. stayed with the old new controller.

hilgert · 08/30/2013, 02:18 PM

I am soooooooo glad I was not a pioneer (those are the guys with the arrows in their backs).

BJCollie · 08/30/2013, 03:06 PM

I don't think they have put much time in the director project. They where busy making Hydra 52 for MACNA. I have not tried to use mine in over 3 weeks.

ga_gant · 08/30/2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dknydiep

never got mine to work, contacted them, and their fix didn't work. stayed with the old new controller.

I got the sol to work, I used no preset, made all of my changes and clicked save.

grmoore · 09/01/2013, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJCollie

I don't think they have put much time in the director project. They where busy making Hydra 52 for MACNA. I have not tried to use mine in over 3 weeks.

Personally, I think the Director hardware had been sitting on the shelf for many, many months and AI enticed hobbyists with great promises (and only $99 for the privilege) to move that hardware and recoup some of their costs before MACNA. They full well knew Neptune Systems was releasing a controller module and software upgrade to support their lights, and Director would likely be a dead project, and a total loss, as it should be. The Director doesn't even approach the functionality and usability of their 'new' controller, and that is a piece of crap at best.

I've already requested an RMA from AI for this sham of a product, and expect a full refund.

jonnyeatworld · 09/01/2013, 09:26 AM

Apex announced at MACNA that they are releasing a wireless module to work with the Vegas and hydra. Anyone want to buy my director???

RandoReefer · 09/03/2013, 04:33 AM

I'm reading all about the dissapointment that is the "Director".... Bummer for all involved.

I thought, with all of these Vega/Hydra/Sol owners in one place, I could get a few of you to show off your light mounting for these lights.

After this deployment (my 3rd), I'm treating myself to an LED upgrade and will be going with AI Vega Color.

I really like the rail system. I wish I could still get behind my tank to mount (3)Vega's from the rear....but it is REALLY heavy.

Anywho, some mounting option examples would be GREAT!

If you have a chance.....

THANKS!

owenspackman · 09/03/2013, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandoReefer

I'm reading all about the dissapointment that is the "Director".... Bummer for all involved.

I thought, with all of these Vega/Hydra/Sol owners in one place, I could get a few of you to show off your light mounting for these lights.

After this deployment (my 3rd), I'm treating myself to an LED upgrade and will be going with AI Vega Color.

I really like the rail system. I wish I could still get behind my tank to mount (3)Vega's from the rear....but it is REALLY heavy.

Anywho, some mounting option examples would be GREAT!

If you have a chance.....

THANKS!

I'm not unhappy with my director. My vega colors are running well and I know it will only improve. I certainly am interested to see what Apex has up their sleeve to support AI though.

I have my vega colors hung with the hanging rail, love the look and easy ability to raise and lower.

08/24/2013, 03:03 PM	#351
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	..make sure it's connected to the internet and try to reboot it __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

08/28/2013, 04:41 PM	#366
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	I had to revert back to the controller, I keep getting errors for either bad Id, can't communicate or it loses my changes. Left it connected for updates. __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

08/28/2013, 08:28 PM	#367
ga_gant Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Anyone having success getting the director to work with the sol? Only the whites are working with the easy setup. __________________ Gerard Current Tank Info: 55gal 36x18x20, 20gal sump, Avast CS1 and Swabbie, TLF GFO+Carbon, Eheim 1260, AI Hydra52 x2 w/Director, Tunze NanoStream 6095 x2, Apex Lite w/VDM+PM2

09/03/2013, 04:33 AM	#374
RandoReefer Randy_BRS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 212 Blog Entries: 7	Vega Owners... Please Post I'm reading all about the dissapointment that is the "Director".... Bummer for all involved. I thought, with all of these Vega/Hydra/Sol owners in one place, I could get a few of you to show off your light mounting for these lights. After this deployment (my 3rd), I'm treating myself to an LED upgrade and will be going with AI Vega Color. I really like the rail system. I wish I could still get behind my tank to mount (3)Vega's from the rear....but it is REALLY heavy. Anywho, some mounting option examples would be GREAT! If you have a chance..... THANKS! __________________ 8x24" ATI Dimmable w/Blue ReefBrite Tech strip; Apex Lite (2EBs, PM1 Module, BBox); 4x MP10QDwES; Custom Emerald 26 Trigger; Skimz SM203; Vectra M1; GeoCR612; MasterFlex 7523-60; Digital CO2Reg; Current Tank Info: 93g Reef (Mixed, mostly SPS)

08/24/2013, 03:13 PM	#352
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

08/25/2013, 08:32 PM	#354
Jopalmighty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 95	I haven't been using the director for a couple weeks now. I've tried playing around with the new update but it will only find one of my lights. I've tried holding the power button down until it flashes but it will never go into discovery mode. Is there some way to reset the lights that I'm not aware of? I cannot even control the light by using button pushes. The LEDs on the light all seem to be at 1% brightness and they don't turn off. Right when I unplug and plug back it it goes back to the same, very dim lighting. How do I fix this?

08/26/2013, 05:49 AM	#355
lowscooby76 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grove City Posts: 270	Jopalmighty are you using the Wi-Fi adapter plugged or ethernet? over the weekend the Wi-Fi adapter stopped working for about a hour or so that i know of.some how i got it to work again.try to unplug everything for a hour or so i had to do that with my apex a one time to get it to reset.

08/26/2013, 09:00 AM	#356
Jopalmighty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 95	I'm using a the Ethernet connection. I have been unable to get wireless to work for me. It will never detect my wireless network. I actually was able to discover my other light this morning. Not sure what fixed it but its working now. Thanks scooby

08/26/2013, 07:19 PM	#357
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	Does the (current version) director unlock the 20 channels of control with the vega? I find the the moon lights (4x royal x 3 lights) is way to bright for my tank. I was hoping to run just 1 or 2 blue for the moon lights.

08/27/2013, 07:25 AM	#359
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	Hydra 7 Vega 20 (one of the differences) unfortunately with the current controller it just control colors not individual leds

08/27/2013, 07:50 AM	#360
BJCollie Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dixon, Ca Posts: 84	If you put 20 different color LEDs it would be 20 channel.

08/27/2013, 04:33 PM	#362
hilgert Excessive Minimalist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 747	I was selected as beta tester, but due to travel and such I never got around to ordering. And I think Fate was looking after me in this regard, as it seems this product was not near ready for beta...probably more "alpha". My main concerns at this point, from reviewing this thread (and having design engineering experience), are more around the hardware readiness. Software/firmware can be fixed with a download, but not hardware. I'll follow along to see when this thing looks to be closer to "ready" before pulling the trigger on ordering. Btw, I am a Hydra owner (and a former Sol owner).

08/27/2013, 06:07 PM	#365
hilgert Excessive Minimalist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 747	I'll just stick with my existing new controller for now. What is amazing is that the little thing works just fine...connecting to lights and all. You would think they would have just webized an interface to that somehow, shoved it into a box and called it "Director".

08/30/2013, 12:29 PM	#368
dknydiep Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 391	never got mine to work, contacted them, and their fix didn't work. stayed with the old new controller.

08/30/2013, 02:18 PM	#369
hilgert Excessive Minimalist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 747	I am soooooooo glad I was not a pioneer (those are the guys with the arrows in their backs).

08/30/2013, 03:06 PM	#370
BJCollie Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dixon, Ca Posts: 84	I don't think they have put much time in the director project. They where busy making Hydra 52 for MACNA. I have not tried to use mine in over 3 weeks.

09/01/2013, 09:26 AM	#373
jonnyeatworld Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 144	Apex announced at MACNA that they are releasing a wireless module to work with the Vegas and hydra. Anyone want to buy my director???