AC Infinity Controller 69 & humidifier setup

[Old.Mike69]

I received an AC Infinity controller 69 yesterday. I'm trying to hook up my Cloud Forge T3 and the controller sees it but it doesn't respond to the triggers I set in the app. Before I had the controller, I set the T3 to hold at 1.0 VPD. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[Natep]

I received an AC Infinity controller 69 yesterday. I'm trying to hook up my Cloud Forge T3 and the controller sees it but it doesn't respond to the triggers I set in the app. Before I had the controller, I set the T3 to hold at 1.0 VPD. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Set it to trigger by humidity

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

I'm trying to hook up my Cloud Forge T3 and the controller sees it but it doesn't respond to the triggers I set in the app.

I have the same hardware in one of my tents. What are your triggers?

 

[Newty]

My guess is you have other settings activated that are counteracting the settings you're trying to accomplish.

Do you have the AC Infinity app on your phone? If so, setup an advanced automation, this will override all the normal settings, plus all the settings are displayed on 1 page in the advanced automation settings.

Tell me exactly what you want to do and I can give you screenshots step by step on how to set it up with the proper triggers, buffers, etc

 

[Old.Mike69]

I got it figured out. It somehow got turned off in the App. Thanks for the help!

 

[Week4Bytch]

So how do you use this VPD controls? I have it on mine as well and just got use to monitoring the VPD by manipulating the humidity controls.. easier? Humidity vs VPD controls.

 

[Newty]

So how do you use this VPD controls? I have it on mine as well and just got use to monitoring the VPD by manipulating the humidity controls.. easier? Humidity vs VPD controls.

If you want to raise vpd, you would have a device trigger to either increase tempature or decrease humidity (or combination of both)

To Lower vpd, you would have a device trigger to either decrease temperature or increase humidity (or combination of both)

AC Infinity just released for pre-order the Controller AI+
This Controller is going to make controlling vpd way easier since it actually learns from it's environment and manipulates all ports (if desired) to hit your triggers.

CONTROLLER AI+ Environmental Controller, AI-Powered Learning and Dynamic Level Adjusting for UIS and Third-Party Devices, Dual-Zone VPD, Temperature and Humidity, Bluetooth + WiFi App

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

acinfinity.com

 

[Natep]

If you want to raise vpd, you would have a device trigger to either increase tempature or decrease humidity (or combination of both)

To Lower vpd, you would have a device trigger to either decrease temperature or increase humidity (or combination of both)

AC Infinity just released for pre-order the Controller AI+
This Controller is going to make controlling vpd way easier since it actually learns from it's environment and manipulates all ports (if desired) to hit your triggers.

CONTROLLER AI+ Environmental Controller, AI-Powered Learning and Dynamic Level Adjusting for UIS and Third-Party Devices, Dual-Zone VPD, Temperature and Humidity, Bluetooth + WiFi App

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

acinfinity.com

I e used their controllers from the beginning from the 65 to 67 the the 69 now I’m gonna have to upgrade to the ai controller. Wish they would do an upgrade program.

 

[Natep]

If you want to raise vpd, you would have a device trigger to either increase tempature or decrease humidity (or combination of both)

To Lower vpd, you would have a device trigger to either decrease temperature or increase humidity (or combination of both)

AC Infinity just released for pre-order the Controller AI+
This Controller is going to make controlling vpd way easier since it actually learns from it's environment and manipulates all ports (if desired) to hit your triggers.

CONTROLLER AI+ Environmental Controller, AI-Powered Learning and Dynamic Level Adjusting for UIS and Third-Party Devices, Dual-Zone VPD, Temperature and Humidity, Bluetooth + WiFi App

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

acinfinity.com

And it has expanded sensors can control co2. I really hope it will eventually have a soil moisture meter. Be so cool to automate watering.

 

[Newty]

And it has expanded sensors can control co2. I really hope it will eventually have a soil moisture meter. Be so cool to automate watering.

I could see that happening in the future.
I see it has a light sensor.

If I get the AI+, it will probably only be for my 8x4.
I might hold off on it though for awhile, I spent so much time with the Controller 69 and my equipment to make it work how I want year round that I don't really need the AI+.
I do like tech and new gadgets though, see what the first users impressions are.

 

[Week4Bytch]

If you want to raise vpd, you would have a device trigger to either increase tempature or decrease humidity (or combination of both)

To Lower vpd, you would have a device trigger to either decrease temperature or increase humidity (or combination of both)

AC Infinity just released for pre-order the Controller AI+
This Controller is going to make controlling vpd way easier since it actually learns from it's environment and manipulates all ports (if desired) to hit your triggers.

CONTROLLER AI+ Environmental Controller, AI-Powered Learning and Dynamic Level Adjusting for UIS and Third-Party Devices, Dual-Zone VPD, Temperature and Humidity, Bluetooth + WiFi App

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

acinfinity.com

Just noticed it's only in their 69 controllers... Time to Upgrade! Soil Sensor...add ons!? Woah.

 

[Natep]

I could see that happening in the future.
I see it has a light sensor.

If I get the AI+, it will probably only be for my 8x4.
I might hold off on it though for awhile, I spent so much time with the Controller 69 and my equipment to make it work how I want year round that I don't really need the AI+.
I do like tech and new gadgets though, see what the first users impressions are.

I think it is going to be one of those deals you will have to have all of the devices so the Ai can work.

 

[Newty]

I think it is going to be one of those deals you will have to have all of the devices so the Ai can work.

I'm sure it will work with uis plugs still, would just be on/off and wouldn't be able to adjust level.
The more the devices you have that can adjust output, the better the AI will be. Wouldn't make since to run it with just fans.

I think ACI is going to be releasing a dehumidifier.
When I was looking at the Controller AI+, I seen a dehumidifier but they don't show one for sale.
Unless I missed it somewhere.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

now I’m gonna have to upgrade to the ai controller.

I had the same thought when I saw the promo on my phone app. At $169 it's out of range for an impulse buy. It's intriguing, though. I'll have to read more about it.

 

[Week4Bytch]

I had the same thought when I saw the promo on my phone app. At $169 it's out of range for an impulse buy. It's intriguing, though. I'll have to read more about it.

I grabbed the 69 controller last year by accident.. had no idea they had wifi controllers.. this AI controller looks promising.. and like you said, just out my reach.. hoping to see a growmie review on it.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

I think it is going to be one of those deals you will have to have all of the devices so the Ai can work.

That's a good question. Along that same thinking, I also wonder how well it will work with control plugs. I use them for heaters and humidifiers from other sources.

 

[Newty]

That's a good question. Along that same thinking, I also wonder how well it will work with control plugs. I use them for heaters and humidifiers from other sources.

I would guess the AI will know it is an on/off device. My understanding is that it will learn how efficient it is at different inside and outside temps, humidity, etc and if one of those parameters is to much that the device isn't working well enough, it will start triggering other devices to help stabilize the environment.

I had the same thought when I saw the promo on my phone app. At $169 it's out of range for an impulse buy. It's intriguing, though. I'll have to read more about it.

I've been using the Controller 69s for awhile now (have 4) and the countless hours I spent learning the system and moving my equipment around, etc so it will run the best it can, I don't see me unraveling it all for the AI controller.
Maybe 1 day but I honestly don't need it so why spend the money.

It's definitely a neat device though, can't wait to see reviews.

I like that I started growing with basic timers, on/off thermostats and hygrostats, and other basic equipment and devices.
Really educated me on environments and controlling them.

I see the AI controller babying new growers though which could lead to issues later on, especially if something were to fail.
That's the world we live in now though, no one wants to learn or really do anything anymore and just expect technology to take care of them without putting in any work.

I grabbed the 69 controller last year by accident.. had no idea they had wifi controllers.. this AI controller looks promising.. and like you said, just out my reach.. hoping to see a growmie review on it.

If you have the regular 69 and not the wifi, you can still download and use the app with Bluetooth so you can use advanced automations and other settings.
Just thought I would mention it in case you didn't know.

 

[Natep]

I would guess the AI will know it is an on/off device. My understanding is that it will learn how efficient it is at different inside and outside temps, humidity, etc and if one of those parameters is to much that the device isn't working well enough, it will start triggering other devices to help stabilize the environment.


I've been using the Controller 69s for awhile now (have 4) and the countless hours I spent learning the system and moving my equipment around, etc so it will run the best it can, I don't see me unraveling it all for the AI controller.
Maybe 1 day but I honestly don't need it so why spend the money.

It's definitely a neat device though, can't wait to see reviews.

I like that I started growing with basic timers, on/off thermostats and hygrostats, and other basic equipment and devices.
Really educated me on environments and controlling them.

I see the AI controller babying new growers though which could lead to issues later on, especially if something were to fail.
That's the world we live in now though, no one wants to learn or really do anything anymore and just expect technology to take care of them without putting in any work.



If you have the regular 69 and not the wifi, you can still download and use the app with Bluetooth so you can use advanced automations and other settings.
Just thought I would mention it in case you didn't know.

You think the light sensor measures par? Or just senses light?

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

You think the light sensor measures par? Or just senses light?

I've been reading the web page and couldn't find an answer. I was trying to find out if it could change the light power. I didn't see it.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

I noticed that the web page mentions about six different sensors, but the controller only has two sensor ports. I like how it has an internal temperature and humidity sensors so it can sense the conditions outside the tent. I've thought that would be helpful for a long time. That does mean, however, that not all the sensors can be used with a single controller. I'm also thinking that using the same type of connector could cause some problems.