you shouldn't have problems with your pc as long as you don't use windows as
your operating system. you can get a good linux based system for around
$200. but I don't know about prices for the controlling software and
hardware.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Clays" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 11:39 AM
Subject: RE: controllers
> 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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