I have not heard too much about these, but will tell you that my concern
would be a system failure on a PC. If it freezes, you would be SOL (if your
system is truly dependant on the pc, IMO you would be at risk). The micro
controllers are devoted only to the tank, and as far as I know, dont fail
often. They are a bit of a hassle to program, but do a good job overall once
programed.
Just a thought.....
Shane
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shane Moore [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 10:38 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: controllers
>
> speaking of controllers, has anybody looked at aquarium automation using a
> PC? there are a couple companies who have written the code and developed
> the control interface to allow a home computer to monitor and control ph,
> ec, tds, temp, lamps, etc. just curious if anybody has tried this. from
> what i've read it could to give a run for the money to the
> micro-controllers. shane m.
>
> >From: "Neptune"
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To:
> >Subject: Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!
> >Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 00:30:18 -0400
> >
> >Wow! That's more expensive than I though a simple controller would cost!
> >If you are going to spend that kind of money, I would spend a little more
>
> >and buy a total system controller like an Aquacontroller. FWIW
> >
> >Craig
> >
> >
> >
> > > I think SandPoint went out of business, which is too bad because the
> unit
> >I
> > > have controls the heat and monitors pH. But check out the Medusa Chill
>
> >And
> > > Heat Control (Item #: 524376) $199.00
> > > Or (Item #: 524389) $165.00
> > > at the Pet Warehouse http://www.petwarehouse.com/ I think mine cost me
>
> >$175
> > > many years ago
> > > also check out http://www.sealifesupply.com/medusa.htm as there are 2
> > > precision models as well
> > > The difference between them is the cheaper one controls a heater or a
> > > chiller, the other will control both.
> > >
> > > Guy
> >
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