AI Director Beta - Who got picked? Lets talk 'Director'! - Page 22

mypepper · 11/24/2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tredreef

I just got home today and thought I would pop into the myAI doohicky and it prompted me to update it. So I tried to, then my PC lost internet connection. My lights went dim and the Director is not responding to anything.

The myAI dookicky no longer sees my Director, and I cannot seem to get a connection with it via wifi or ethernet.

I have tried to factor reset by holding down the button for 15 seconds, but no luck.

Any advice out there? anybody else having this issue?

You may have to enable your WPS on your router again to communicate with your Director unit.

Give that a try and let us know if that gets you up and running again.

Randy

Chappy · 11/24/2013, 08:54 PM

So if my director stops detecting my network, what happens to the lights? Will they continue on the schedule or just stay where they are at? I just set mine up finally and when I exited my computer my director just started blinking red...not sure what will happen to the lights.

Sonicboom · 11/24/2013, 08:56 PM

the lights will dim, you can plug the director into any USB port that stays powered on your computer, USB port on your router or even on a cable box if you have Verizon. in the end it must be on.

Cinder01 · 11/24/2013, 08:57 PM

I have the same question. Not sure if my connection is not strong enough but my Director kept doing that so I went back to the Controller. Could be disastrous if the lights just stay where they are when the Director quits!

das75 · 11/25/2013, 12:24 PM

Still can't get over how amazing this thing is. I'm at work and just showed a friend through my.aquaillumination.com how I can control/program my lights at home, match into light and weather conditions on a reef half way around the world...

Just blown away and to think all for just a 100 bucks!

mypepper · 11/25/2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by das75

Still can't get over how amazing this thing is. I'm at work and just showed a friend through my.aquaillumination.com how I can control/program my lights at home, match into light and weather conditions on a reef half way around the world...

Just blown away and to think all for just a 100 bucks!

Yes, this is also the best $100.00 dollars I've spent in a long time.

AI really manufacturers some excellent products at a realistic price point.

Thanks,
Randy

reef bloke · 11/25/2013, 08:16 PM

The Vega and Hydra are suppose to dim right down after 20 mins of losing signal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinder01

I have the same question. Not sure if my connection is not strong enough but my Director kept doing that so I went back to the Controller. Could be disastrous if the lights just stay where they are when the Director quits!

Cinder01 · 11/25/2013, 08:23 PM

And then what? What if you were on vacation?

owenspackman · 11/25/2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by reef bloke

The Vega and Hydra are suppose to dim right down after 20 mins of losing signal

this is not true in my case. Mine stay at the same time when the connection was lost.

I have an issue with my director losing powering currently and not turning back on. This pauses the lights at the time when power was lost. dangerous!

Cinder01 · 11/25/2013, 08:37 PM

That's what mine did. Haven't used it since. I ordered a AWM module for my APEX controller. If that works good I will have a Director for sale. One thing they need to do is make it to where you can start a storm from the app. People like to show people the storm and last I looked you can't do that from the Director.

owenspackman · 11/25/2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinder01

That's what mine did. Haven't used it since. I ordered a AWM module for my APEX controller. If that works good I will have a Director for sale. One thing they need to do is make it to where you can start a storm from the app. People like to show people the storm and last I looked you can't do that from the Director.

Yes, I'm trying a new cable to see if it fixes the issue, otherwise its worked great.

I agree on the storm function.

ALSO they need to allow you to match local weather but not sunrise and sunset, i come home to a dark tank every day, i'd much rather have it match the weather outside but allow me to pick my sunrise and sunset times.

Cinder01 · 11/25/2013, 08:55 PM

Anyone see an android app yet?

kmu · 11/25/2013, 10:03 PM

Just ordered several Hydras and need a controler, should I get the regular one or the Director? got several questions

1. Is a computer needed for it to be set up?
2. What happens when the internet connection is lost, does the lights shut off?
3. The IP address on my internet provider changes every couple of weeks, would I need to reprogram it to the new IP address?

THX in advance

Sonicboom · 11/26/2013, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmu

Just ordered several Hydras and need a controler, should I get the regular one or the Director? got several questions

1. Is a computer needed for it to be set up?
2. What happens when the internet connection is lost, does the lights shut off?
3. The IP address on my internet provider changes every couple of weeks, would I need to reprogram it to the new IP address?

THX in advance

A computer is needed for the director but not the controller except to flash the firmware.
If Internet connection is lost nothing happens to either one except you won't be able to connect to the director remotely.
When your ISP changes IP nothing will need to be done since you are not going to the director directly but via a AI website.

I have a controller for sale if interested.

Kamao · 11/26/2013, 11:43 AM

Anyone knows if I can connect the Nano Sol via Vega with a cable, and then controll it via the Director?

Wmich2008 · 12/01/2013, 01:20 AM

Hey anyone have the issue where your lights are discovered on the layout screen, but when you go the control tab it says no lights? It was working fine until I changed out a puck with a new led layout. Now nothing is working.

lowscooby76 · 12/01/2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wmich2008

Hey anyone have the issue where your lights are discovered on the layout screen, but when you go the control tab it says no lights? It was working fine until I changed out a puck with a new led layout. Now nothing is working.

you have to add the light again with the new led color it think it a new light.

Wmich2008 · 12/01/2013, 10:00 AM

You mean discover it again? That is what I have been trying to do. Thanks for any tips in advance.

Sonicboom · 12/01/2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wmich2008

Hey anyone have the issue where your lights are discovered on the layout screen, but when you go the control tab it says no lights? It was working fine until I changed out a puck with a new led layout. Now nothing is working.

try deleting the light from the layout tab, then press the red button on the light to rediscover it.

Sonicboom · 12/01/2013, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamao

Anyone knows if I can connect the Nano Sol via Vega with a cable, and then control it via the Director?

It is my understanding the Director is strictly wireless, so you would need the wireless adapter for the Vega and even then not sure if it would see the piggy backed Sol

Wmich2008 · 12/01/2013, 10:27 AM

Yea I have done all that. I totally started over, I even reset the director and vega. I noticed a few others having the same problem lately, but no one had the solution. I also deleted the tank layout I had before. I started from square one.

Sonicboom · 12/01/2013, 10:30 AM

so when you plug the director in and go to the System info tab you see the version
ai-director : 1.0.26-r20 ?

i did notice my date and time were off by a few weeks and hours today.

Wmich2008 · 12/01/2013, 10:38 AM

Ya that is the version I have also.

Sonicboom · 12/01/2013, 10:45 AM

as a last ditch effort i would put the old puck back in to see if it is causing some sort of issue.

Wmich2008 · 12/01/2013, 10:50 AM

Yea I think that is what I will do for now. I'll report if that works, incase anyone else has the same problem.

11/24/2013, 08:54 PM	#527
Chappy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grant, FL Posts: 315	So if my director stops detecting my network, what happens to the lights? Will they continue on the schedule or just stay where they are at? I just set mine up finally and when I exited my computer my director just started blinking red...not sure what will happen to the lights. __________________ Chappy "No honey, I'm not playing online poker. Yes honey, I am looking up aquarium stuff. Yes honey, I'll come to bed now." Current Tank Info: 300 gallon Reef Savvy peninsula, AI Vega's, SPS, LPS

11/24/2013, 08:56 PM	#528
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	the lights will dim, you can plug the director into any USB port that stays powered on your computer, USB port on your router or even on a cable box if you have Verizon. in the end it must be on. __________________ "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

11/24/2013, 08:57 PM	#529
Cinder01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	I have the same question. Not sure if my connection is not strong enough but my Director kept doing that so I went back to the Controller. Could be disastrous if the lights just stay where they are when the Director quits! __________________ "The crows were calling his name thought Caw" Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef / (2) X AI Vega's / APEX Controlled

11/25/2013, 12:24 PM	#530
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	Still can't get over how amazing this thing is. I'm at work and just showed a friend through my.aquaillumination.com how I can control/program my lights at home, match into light and weather conditions on a reef half way around the world... Just blown away and to think all for just a 100 bucks! __________________ . Current Tank Info: 145g Starfire display (mixed reef) w/75g basement sump & 20g refugium, Barracuda return, Dart w/OM 4way CL, AI Hydras and Director.

11/25/2013, 08:23 PM	#533
Cinder01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	And then what? What if you were on vacation? __________________ "The crows were calling his name thought Caw" Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef / (2) X AI Vega's / APEX Controlled

11/25/2013, 08:37 PM	#535
Cinder01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	That's what mine did. Haven't used it since. I ordered a AWM module for my APEX controller. If that works good I will have a Director for sale. One thing they need to do is make it to where you can start a storm from the app. People like to show people the storm and last I looked you can't do that from the Director. __________________ "The crows were calling his name thought Caw" Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef / (2) X AI Vega's / APEX Controlled

11/25/2013, 08:55 PM	#537
Cinder01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	Anyone see an android app yet? __________________ "The crows were calling his name thought Caw" Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Reef / (2) X AI Vega's / APEX Controlled

11/25/2013, 10:03 PM	#538
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	Just ordered several Hydras and need a controler, should I get the regular one or the Director? got several questions 1. Is a computer needed for it to be set up? 2. What happens when the internet connection is lost, does the lights shut off? 3. The IP address on my internet provider changes every couple of weeks, would I need to reprogram it to the new IP address? THX in advance __________________ Current Reef tanks In Wall 400g 1" acrylic 72x36x36 (Hydras, Marco rocks,Tunze osmolator, Vertex Alpha cone 250)

11/26/2013, 11:43 AM	#540
Kamao Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 115	Anyone knows if I can connect the Nano Sol via Vega with a cable, and then controll it via the Director?

12/01/2013, 01:20 AM	#541
Wmich2008 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Battle creek Michigan Posts: 536	Hey anyone have the issue where your lights are discovered on the layout screen, but when you go the control tab it says no lights? It was working fine until I changed out a puck with a new led layout. Now nothing is working.

12/01/2013, 10:00 AM	#543
Wmich2008 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Battle creek Michigan Posts: 536	You mean discover it again? That is what I have been trying to do. Thanks for any tips in advance.

12/01/2013, 10:27 AM	#546
Wmich2008 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Battle creek Michigan Posts: 536	Yea I have done all that. I totally started over, I even reset the director and vega. I noticed a few others having the same problem lately, but no one had the solution. I also deleted the tank layout I had before. I started from square one.

12/01/2013, 10:30 AM	#547
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	so when you plug the director in and go to the System info tab you see the version ai-director : 1.0.26-r20 ? i did notice my date and time were off by a few weeks and hours today. __________________ "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

12/01/2013, 10:38 AM	#548
Wmich2008 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Battle creek Michigan Posts: 536	Ya that is the version I have also.

12/01/2013, 10:45 AM	#549
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	as a last ditch effort i would put the old puck back in to see if it is causing some sort of issue. __________________ "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

12/01/2013, 10:50 AM	#550
Wmich2008 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Battle creek Michigan Posts: 536	Yea I think that is what I will do for now. I'll report if that works, incase anyone else has the same problem.