Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread - Page 71

Pickupman66 · 03/29/2017, 05:32 AM

Honestly I would usually just turn that outlet off. Or if I was doing a water change I would unplug my return pump and the skimmer because they were right there. However since I rewired and moved all of my modules into a closet I will start to use the standbys more often. If you are doing water change mixing you may want to look at doing a multi controller to where you can turn one switch on and one of the virtual modules have it on for x amount of time and have it turn on three or four different devices. You can also have a multi controller that will turn off several devices for a specified amount of time and then revert back to regular programming once it has expired.

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crs751 · 03/29/2017, 06:45 AM

That's a good idea. There's certainly a lot of flexibility with this system.

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fishguy306 · 03/30/2017, 10:49 AM

Ok, time for another weird issue. Couple months back my Archon was hit by a power surge, sent it into DA, they fixed it and sent it back. Last night I went to program it again and start using it and ran into issues.

I believe Eric upgraded to the most recent update while he had it, the Archon shows in my network list without pressing reset. I connect to the Archon network then tried to go to 192.168.10.1 but the page wouldn't load. Tried on Firefox and Chrome. I tried doing the reset and then connecting to the Archon, no luck there either. I considered just downloading the old version on the DA website and then upgrading myself but the links to the downloads aren't good anymore so no luck there. I also plugged the flash drive into my computer and ran it to fix any potential issues, it didn't find any.

I've emailed Eric but thought I'd ask here as well. Any thoughts on the deal with this thing?

Pickupman66 · 03/30/2017, 10:56 AM

Have you tried going to 192.168.10.1/setup ?

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fishguy306 · 03/30/2017, 10:59 AM

I didn't, I didn't know that was a thing to be honest. I can try that tonight when I go home. I figured it would still just be the 192.168.10.1 alone.

Thanks!

Pickupman66 · 03/30/2017, 11:03 AM

Going to the setup page just skips going to the homepage. But if it's not finding any sort of home page then it sounds to me like it did not bring in the web pages when it booted. You may want to double check that all of the HTML files are in the ww.w folder on your flash drive before you boot it next time

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fishguy306 · 03/30/2017, 11:06 AM

Gotcha! What would I be looking for in the ww.w folder? I haven't poked around too much on the flash drive.

Pickupman66 · 03/30/2017, 11:07 AM

I would say just making sure that the index page is there setup Pages there etcetera. I will see if I can raise Eric to see if he can give you a better idea of what could be the issue.

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fishguy306 · 03/30/2017, 11:11 AM

Eric actually just emailed me back with the download files and newest instructions, so perfect timing! I'll take a look tonight and see if the index and setup pages are there, if not then download the files and start over with what Eric sent me.

fishguy306 · 04/08/2017, 08:39 PM

I finally got to try again to start up the Archon tonight, I'm still running into issues. Eric had sent me the files he had loaded on the the flash drive, so I tried downloading them, formatting the drive and putting them back on. Archon still shows up on the network, I connect, it connects with limited connectivity, I go to http://192.168.10.1/ on Firefox and get "Unable to connect". I found some previous files, I tried downloading those and doing the reset method, however the Archon still showed up in Networks from the start, so not sure what is up with that.

Is there something I am missing or doing wrong? I'd really like to get this thing running again but it really is fighting me.

Pickupman66 · 04/08/2017, 09:44 PM

Fish guy. So, you out new files on drive.. put it in archon, then applied power to archon with it's 9v adapter.

Just want to check steps. It sounds like it is not seeing the www files. The system duplicates them on boot so u can pull drive during operation. Post a screenshot of the www folder on the USB drive

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fishguy306 · 04/08/2017, 11:10 PM

That is correct, put files on the drive, plug it into the Archon, then power the Archon up. I'm also using Firefox for trying to log in.

Here are the screen caps. Second and third are the same page, just scrolled down. Let me know if you want to see anything else. Appreciate any thoughts.

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MJNTWise · 04/09/2017, 05:25 AM

Make sure pb are off too. If you have any hook up to it

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Pickupman66 · 04/09/2017, 07:31 AM

Ok. That looks correct to me. As per mjntwize, do you have anything else plugged into it? If so, remove and start over. If not, then it sounds like something is not running properly. Must get with Eric again.

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fishguy306 · 04/10/2017, 10:10 AM

Nope, the Archon is on it's own for the setup, so no issues there. I'm emailing with Eric this morning so hopefully we can come up with something.

fishguy306 · 04/11/2017, 10:44 AM

I spoke with Eric last night for about half an hour, we went through and tried a few different things, even sending me some new files to try and hooking up to the router via ethernet, no luck. He is going to send me a new one so we can swap it out. So bummer we couldn't work it out but he was very helpful and quick to offer to send a new one when we couldn't resolve it. I've been impressed with how well DA has handled issues I've run into, I can tell that they are working to improve their customer service image.

In other news, I just ordered a new router besides the pathetic comcast one, I'm excited to set up some port forwarding!

NubbsJRN · 04/11/2017, 02:26 PM

Has anyone hooked up a camera to their Archon? I am going to so I am looking for recommendations on what ones work good and what ones have issues.

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n2585722 · 04/11/2017, 03:51 PM

I had a old andriod phone setup for a webcam. I had it setup to display on the Archon. It woked fine till the battery went bad. Unfortunatly it will not work without a battery. So I guess I am in the market also.

crs751 · 04/19/2017, 11:56 AM

Referring back to Pickupman's videos I'd like to see something on how to use virtual outputs. I am programming challenged but if given some examples on how these function I could adapt them to my system. Just a narrative with some examples would work too as I know it takes time to do videos. Thanks.

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Pickupman66 · 04/19/2017, 07:00 PM

CRS. Lemme put some examples together. Biggest one I see is the multi controller.

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fishguy306 · 04/26/2017, 02:59 PM

So after my post a couple weeks ago about Eric taking care of things I've run into issues. Has anyone heard from him lately? I still haven't gotten the new Archon over two weeks later. Last week I asked him for a tracking number, had to email a few times before finally getting a reply on Monday he would send me the number after lunch. Never heard back, I've sent a few more emails since then and called a couple times.

I get if he has forgotten to send it but if so just tell me that is the case. I try to stand up for DA and get people to try out their products but when you have to go through this just to get an issue fixed I can't blame people for giving up on them.

Pickupman66 · 04/26/2017, 08:36 PM

I'll see what the deal is

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fishguy306 · 04/27/2017, 09:37 AM

Thank you, I appreciate it

Pickupman66 · 04/27/2017, 10:50 AM

Sure man. Sorry for the issues.

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fishguy306 · 04/27/2017, 11:16 AM

It happens, I'd just really like to get it figured out and get it up and running again. I haven't really needed it but now I'm to a point where I need it to move forward. Even if he is shipping it out just this week that is fine, I just want to know something about it.

03/29/2017, 05:32 AM	#1751
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Honestly I would usually just turn that outlet off. Or if I was doing a water change I would unplug my return pump and the skimmer because they were right there. However since I rewired and moved all of my modules into a closet I will start to use the standbys more often. If you are doing water change mixing you may want to look at doing a multi controller to where you can turn one switch on and one of the virtual modules have it on for x amount of time and have it turn on three or four different devices. You can also have a multi controller that will turn off several devices for a specified amount of time and then revert back to regular programming once it has expired. sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

03/30/2017, 10:56 AM	#1754
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Have you tried going to 192.168.10.1/setup ? sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

03/30/2017, 11:03 AM	#1756
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Going to the setup page just skips going to the homepage. But if it's not finding any sort of home page then it sounds to me like it did not bring in the web pages when it booted. You may want to double check that all of the HTML files are in the ww.w folder on your flash drive before you boot it next time sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

03/30/2017, 11:07 AM	#1758
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	I would say just making sure that the index page is there setup Pages there etcetera. I will see if I can raise Eric to see if he can give you a better idea of what could be the issue. sent from my pixelated Nexus 6p __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/08/2017, 09:44 PM	#1761
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Fish guy. So, you out new files on drive.. put it in archon, then applied power to archon with it's 9v adapter. Just want to check steps. It sounds like it is not seeing the www files. The system duplicates them on boot so u can pull drive during operation. Post a screenshot of the www folder on the USB drive Sent from my K88 using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

03/29/2017, 06:45 AM	#1752
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	That's a good idea. There's certainly a lot of flexibility with this system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/30/2017, 10:49 AM	#1753
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Ok, time for another weird issue. Couple months back my Archon was hit by a power surge, sent it into DA, they fixed it and sent it back. Last night I went to program it again and start using it and ran into issues. I believe Eric upgraded to the most recent update while he had it, the Archon shows in my network list without pressing reset. I connect to the Archon network then tried to go to 192.168.10.1 but the page wouldn't load. Tried on Firefox and Chrome. I tried doing the reset and then connecting to the Archon, no luck there either. I considered just downloading the old version on the DA website and then upgrading myself but the links to the downloads aren't good anymore so no luck there. I also plugged the flash drive into my computer and ran it to fix any potential issues, it didn't find any. I've emailed Eric but thought I'd ask here as well. Any thoughts on the deal with this thing?

03/30/2017, 10:59 AM	#1755
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	I didn't, I didn't know that was a thing to be honest. I can try that tonight when I go home. I figured it would still just be the 192.168.10.1 alone. Thanks!

03/30/2017, 11:06 AM	#1757
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Gotcha! What would I be looking for in the ww.w folder? I haven't poked around too much on the flash drive.

03/30/2017, 11:11 AM	#1759
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Eric actually just emailed me back with the download files and newest instructions, so perfect timing! I'll take a look tonight and see if the index and setup pages are there, if not then download the files and start over with what Eric sent me.

04/08/2017, 08:39 PM	#1760
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	I finally got to try again to start up the Archon tonight, I'm still running into issues. Eric had sent me the files he had loaded on the the flash drive, so I tried downloading them, formatting the drive and putting them back on. Archon still shows up on the network, I connect, it connects with limited connectivity, I go to http://192.168.10.1/ on Firefox and get "Unable to connect". I found some previous files, I tried downloading those and doing the reset method, however the Archon still showed up in Networks from the start, so not sure what is up with that. Is there something I am missing or doing wrong? I'd really like to get this thing running again but it really is fighting me.

04/08/2017, 11:10 PM	#1762
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	That is correct, put files on the drive, plug it into the Archon, then power the Archon up. I'm also using Firefox for trying to log in. Here are the screen caps. Second and third are the same page, just scrolled down. Let me know if you want to see anything else. Appreciate any thoughts. 1. 2. 3.

04/09/2017, 05:25 AM	#1763
MJNTWise 7 Year Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Weeki Wachee, Fl. Posts: 1,761 Blog Entries: 1	Make sure pb are off too. If you have any hook up to it Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk __________________ https://www.*********.com/threads/new-dream-tank-300-gallon.674598/ Current Tank Info: 180 gal. 40B gal. sump. 100 lbs live rock, Duel Cor 20 return pump,30"lifereef skimmer,4 MP 40, 4 XR15w Pro 4 with 2 50/50 reefbrites, Apex Control

04/09/2017, 07:31 AM	#1764
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Ok. That looks correct to me. As per mjntwize, do you have anything else plugged into it? If so, remove and start over. If not, then it sounds like something is not running properly. Must get with Eric again. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/10/2017, 10:10 AM	#1765
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Nope, the Archon is on it's own for the setup, so no issues there. I'm emailing with Eric this morning so hopefully we can come up with something.

04/11/2017, 10:44 AM	#1766
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	I spoke with Eric last night for about half an hour, we went through and tried a few different things, even sending me some new files to try and hooking up to the router via ethernet, no luck. He is going to send me a new one so we can swap it out. So bummer we couldn't work it out but he was very helpful and quick to offer to send a new one when we couldn't resolve it. I've been impressed with how well DA has handled issues I've run into, I can tell that they are working to improve their customer service image. In other news, I just ordered a new router besides the pathetic comcast one, I'm excited to set up some port forwarding!

04/11/2017, 02:26 PM	#1767
NubbsJRN Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 127	Has anyone hooked up a camera to their Archon? I am going to so I am looking for recommendations on what ones work good and what ones have issues. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

04/11/2017, 03:51 PM	#1768
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I had a old andriod phone setup for a webcam. I had it setup to display on the Archon. It woked fine till the battery went bad. Unfortunatly it will not work without a battery. So I guess I am in the market also.

04/19/2017, 11:56 AM	#1769
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Referring back to Pickupman's videos I'd like to see something on how to use virtual outputs. I am programming challenged but if given some examples on how these function I could adapt them to my system. Just a narrative with some examples would work too as I know it takes time to do videos. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/19/2017, 07:00 PM	#1770
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	CRS. Lemme put some examples together. Biggest one I see is the multi controller. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/26/2017, 02:59 PM	#1771
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	So after my post a couple weeks ago about Eric taking care of things I've run into issues. Has anyone heard from him lately? I still haven't gotten the new Archon over two weeks later. Last week I asked him for a tracking number, had to email a few times before finally getting a reply on Monday he would send me the number after lunch. Never heard back, I've sent a few more emails since then and called a couple times. I get if he has forgotten to send it but if so just tell me that is the case. I try to stand up for DA and get people to try out their products but when you have to go through this just to get an issue fixed I can't blame people for giving up on them.

04/26/2017, 08:36 PM	#1772
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	I'll see what the deal is Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/27/2017, 09:37 AM	#1773
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Thank you, I appreciate it

04/27/2017, 10:50 AM	#1774
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Sure man. Sorry for the issues. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/27/2017, 11:16 AM	#1775
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	It happens, I'd just really like to get it figured out and get it up and running again. I haven't really needed it but now I'm to a point where I need it to move forward. Even if he is shipping it out just this week that is fine, I just want to know something about it.