DIY Aquarium Touchscreen Controller

[Mike in MD]

After seeing some amazing DIY controllers, I'm gonna have a go at it. Just had my Arduina Mega and 3.2" touchscreen delivered yesterday.
The plan is to monitor Temp, pH, dissolved Oxygen and eventually filter output flow. Want to also be able to control my heater, Co2, and LEDS with this controller.
I have never written code before, so this is going to be a learn as I go project

Used an existing sketch (Jarduino 1.1) to test everything out, and to give me an idea on how all the code ties in together.



Mike

[drhemlock2]

i am very interested in what you are doing as i wish to do this myself and i am just starting in arduino myself what code are you using (sketch) if you would can you post it or provide a link to get it.
thanks
doc

[Mike in MD]

Originally Posted by drhemlock2

i am very interested in what you are doing as i wish to do this myself and i am just starting in arduino myself what code are you using (sketch) if you would can you post it or provide a link to get it.
thanks
doc

This is a link to the sketch I used to check everything out. I'm gonna give it a shot at writing my own though

Jarduino 1.1

[boxhead1990]

Im gunna keep my eye on this one you reckon it would be able to control c02 solenoid aswell? ?

If so I might have to get someone to assemble one with an austtalian adapter

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[Mike in MD]

Originally Posted by boxhead1990

Im gunna keep my eye on this one you reckon it would be able to control c02 solenoid aswell? ?

If so I might have to get someone to assemble one with an austtalian adapter

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Yessir

[boxhead1990]

Il deffs keep watching this then

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[drhemlock2]

thanks got it now going to check it out seems i blew it on installing a water heater the other day should have doulbe checked for leaks. so have to repair the problem maybe next month i can get some of the hardware for this cool project. seems whenever i try and go the cheap way i end up spending more oh well.
doc

[mistergreen]

Cool. Is this the Nintendo ds touchscreen?

[Mike in MD]

Originally Posted by mistergreen

Cool. Is this the Nintendo ds touchscreen?

I am using a SainSmart 3.2" TFT LCD Display+SainSmart TFT LCD Adjustable Shield for the Arduino 2560

[Mike in MD]

Originally Posted by drhemlock2

thanks got it now going to check it out seems i blew it on installing a water heater the other day should have doulbe checked for leaks. so have to repair the problem maybe next month i can get some of the hardware for this cool project. seems whenever i try and go the cheap way i end up spending more oh well.
doc

I know that feeling, just finally got the last of the weepers fixed on my tank over the weekend
Now to wait on the RTC to get delivered so I can get this project moving forward.

[boxhead1990]

That happens to me aswell so iv spent decent money on my equipment this time round

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[Mike in MD]

Finally had some time to start playing aroud with this controller build. Pogramming it isn't as hard as it looks. This layout will change, just getting the feel for everything right now



Gonna get the time and date working next, then the SD card. Once that's done I have to order my probes and shields then the fun begins.
Mike

[boxhead1990]

Looks good

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[Mike in MD]

Just about got the Home screen the way I want it

[Mike in MD]

Originally Posted by boxhead1990

Looks good

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Thanks,
It's gonna be a slow process for me, I'm learning the code as I go.
Mike