AI Phoenix -- Wireless

125mph · 09/12/2011, 12:10 PM

Interesting... everyone is battling it out on the LED markets...

http://************.com/2011/09/09/a...aillumination/ -- Site is blocked

mojo~ · 09/12/2011, 03:15 PM

Saw these at MACNA really nice wireless controll and you will be able to upgrade your Sol leds as well for wireless.

video for ya just click on it.

125mph · 09/12/2011, 04:06 PM

I would want to upgrade my Sol Blues to wireless.. I hate the wires.. But is the power driving the LEDs wireless or is there still going to be wires?

pmrossetti · 09/12/2011, 04:24 PM

yeah, what exactly does "wireless" mean?

xXch0dyXx · 09/12/2011, 04:31 PM

Unless there has been some world changing technology breakthrough, I do not see the wireless streaming power to the leds through the air ; - )

I am assuming the controller will be able to wirelessly control multiple units. And the power to the modules will most likely br ran via piggyback.

rtparty · 09/12/2011, 04:48 PM

There isn't wireless power. If someone created that it would be uber-expensive.

The lights can talk to each other without wires. Kind of like your wireless internet, there are still wires somewhere.

96p993 · 09/12/2011, 04:50 PM

I wonder how this wireless tech is going to communicate with the Apex...

125mph · 09/12/2011, 04:52 PM

Well thats weak.. so u minimize the number of wires cause you dont have to connect the controller to the units.. but bottom line you still have the power wires lol..

pmrossetti · 09/12/2011, 04:55 PM

yeah, big deal.

96p993 · 09/12/2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 125mph

Well thats weak.. so u minimize the number of wires cause you dont have to connect the controller to the units.. but bottom line you still have the power wires lol..

If you can find a solution to no power wires you will be one RICH individual!!!

rtparty · 09/12/2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96p993

If you can find a solution to no power wires you will be one RICH individual!!!

No joke! You would make Bill Gates look like a homeless man.

Did you guys really expect for there to be no power wires? Like, honestly?

SkullV · 09/12/2011, 05:19 PM

The technology exists. Look at the power mats at best buy that you can use to charge your phone/ipod/etc. Not sure if they are at the point where they can move the type of power needed to power the LED drivers though.

rtparty · 09/12/2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

The technology exists. Look at the power mats at best buy that you can use to charge your phone/ipod/etc. Not sure if they are at the point where they can move the type of power needed to power the LED drivers though.

I am guessing those mats somehow emit power but I know it is for a VERY short range. I think your devices have to be sitting directly on the mat for it wo even work. That mat still has a power cord attached to it as well.

You would have to create a mounting system that allows power to "run" through it and then have that mounting system connect to the fixture.

We aren't talking about a small amount of power either. I have never looked into how much power it takes to charge a phone but I am going to guess not much.

But maybe we are on to something with a whole new mounting system. I just wouldn't want that mounting system to fail with saltwater in close proximity or even worse, a kid or myself.

SkullV · 09/12/2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

I am guessing those mats somehow emit power but I know it is for a VERY short range. I think your devices have to be sitting directly on the mat for it wo even work. That mat still has a power cord attached to it as well.

You would have to create a mounting system that allows power to "run" through it and then have that mounting system connect to the fixture.

We aren't talking about a small amount of power either. I have never looked into how much power it takes to charge a phone but I am going to guess not much.

But maybe we are on to something with a whole new mounting system. I just wouldn't want that mounting system to fail with saltwater in close proximity or even worse, a kid or myself.

No clue. But like I said, the technology is there, just don't know how advanced yet.

rtparty · 09/12/2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

No clue. But like I said, the technology is there, just don't know how advanced yet.

Do we know if the mats actually "emit" power through the air or does it work because your device is sitting right on it?

I really don't know the answer to that.

SkullV · 09/12/2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Do we know if the mats actually "emit" power through the air or does it work because your device is sitting right on it?

I really don't know the answer to that.

http://www.power-mat.org/how-does-powermat-work/

Bobbofin · 09/12/2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 125mph

I would want to upgrade my Sol Blues to wireless.. I hate the wires.. But is the power driving the LEDs wireless or is there still going to be wires?

Wireless is for communications, electricity in the air is called LIGHTNING!

rtparty · 09/12/2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

http://www.power-mat.org/how-does-powermat-work/

You know your Google! LOL

I found that exact same link when I searched for it just a minute ago. It seemed to me that this technology could be used but it isn't anywhere near ready or even practical right now.

SkullV · 09/12/2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

You know your Google! LOL

I found that exact same link when I searched for it just a minute ago. It seemed to me that this technology could be used but it isn't anywhere near ready or even practical right now.

Gotta love that google. The reality is that we don't know where the technology is at this point. Who knows what defense contractors and other large tech firms are doing with it. Luckily it is a technology that would be useful in more than just the aquarium industry so it has a hope of being produced.

redddogg69 · 09/12/2011, 05:59 PM

Google Nichola Tesla he was using the ground and objects to safely conduct electricity back in the late 1800"s and early 1900's. He was unfortunately out played politically by Thomas Edison.

reefsafe · 09/12/2011, 06:03 PM

More info here on Tesla:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOR91oentQ

CinciReefer · 09/15/2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefsafe

More info here on Tesla:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOR91oentQ

Damn you reefsafe I was eating lunch!!!!

CinciReefer · 09/15/2011, 02:36 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the ability to transfer electric was being done by Tesla 100 years ago. This video talks about it but I had to stop when the guy blows chunks....I'm assuming he goes on to tell you about the fact that Tesla discovers that there is energy in the air already and using the right equipment we can harness it for free. Of course this doesn't go over well with the rich people who own the gas and electric companies and the technology has been suppressed since.

pmrossetti · 09/15/2011, 02:47 PM

the Krell could do it.

AMDphenomx4 · 09/15/2011, 05:07 PM

Theoretically, a high power laser could transmit power too.

09/12/2011, 12:10 PM	#1
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09/12/2011, 03:15 PM	#2
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Saw these at MACNA really nice wireless controll and you will be able to upgrade your Sol leds as well for wireless. video for ya just click on it. __________________ Mojo~

09/12/2011, 04:06 PM	#3
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	I would want to upgrade my Sol Blues to wireless.. I hate the wires.. But is the power driving the LEDs wireless or is there still going to be wires? __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

09/12/2011, 04:31 PM	#5
xXch0dyXx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: northern IN Posts: 323	Unless there has been some world changing technology breakthrough, I do not see the wireless streaming power to the leds through the air ; - ) I am assuming the controller will be able to wirelessly control multiple units. And the power to the modules will most likely br ran via piggyback. __________________ 60g Rimless--Custom Quad Pod LED + T5 fixture--Vertex Omega 150

09/12/2011, 04:48 PM	#6
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	There isn't wireless power. If someone created that it would be uber-expensive. The lights can talk to each other without wires. Kind of like your wireless internet, there are still wires somewhere. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

09/12/2011, 04:24 PM	#4
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	yeah, what exactly does "wireless" mean?

09/12/2011, 04:50 PM	#7
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	I wonder how this wireless tech is going to communicate with the Apex...

09/12/2011, 04:52 PM	#8
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Well thats weak.. so u minimize the number of wires cause you dont have to connect the controller to the units.. but bottom line you still have the power wires lol.. __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

09/12/2011, 04:55 PM	#9
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	yeah, big deal.

09/12/2011, 05:19 PM	#12
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	The technology exists. Look at the power mats at best buy that you can use to charge your phone/ipod/etc. Not sure if they are at the point where they can move the type of power needed to power the LED drivers though. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

09/12/2011, 05:59 PM	#20
redddogg69 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 237	Google Nichola Tesla he was using the ground and objects to safely conduct electricity back in the late 1800"s and early 1900's. He was unfortunately out played politically by Thomas Edison.

09/12/2011, 06:03 PM	#21
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09/15/2011, 02:36 PM	#23
CinciReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 24	Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the ability to transfer electric was being done by Tesla 100 years ago. This video talks about it but I had to stop when the guy blows chunks....I'm assuming he goes on to tell you about the fact that Tesla discovers that there is energy in the air already and using the right equipment we can harness it for free. Of course this doesn't go over well with the rich people who own the gas and electric companies and the technology has been suppressed since. __________________ CincinnatiReefer - A fishy tale.... [210 - Future Reef Tank] [90 - Discus] [90 - Cichlids] [20 - Puffer Village] [10 - Quarantine] Current Tank Info: 210, 2x90's, 20, 10

09/15/2011, 02:47 PM	#24
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	the Krell could do it.

09/15/2011, 05:07 PM	#25
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