What Controller Do You Run?

[Leew421]

Haven't seen too much on using controllers. There is nothing better than being able to check everything on your smart phone or the Web. I wanted to start a thread on the topic.

I use the Iponic 624.

I decided on this one because it controls two rooms for one. Second I can hook a lot into it. Plus the added benefit of being able to see it on my phone is key. So many uses.
For my light controller I use the CAP controller. Share your pics and thoughts or questions.

 

[One drop]

I'm just looking into this subject subbin in .....

 

[Leew421]

I'm able to run everything and get charts as well as see when my stuff is turning off and on and how often. You can set a crazy about of ranges to suit what you want. For example, I can set night time co2 ranges. If you run 700 ppm or so at night, you should see less stretch. I haven't even used this controller all the way. My electric bill benefits from this as do the plants since the temp can stay close in what range I set. It allows the fans to come on and off and the ac to go on and off. Very effective. I posted some screen shots to show the graph feature and the mobile view of what I have programed so far.

 

[One drop]

Wow it even looks like it will make a snappy cup of coffee as well , I'm converting my eldest daughters bedroom which is 20'x 15' room so I think I'll need to go something like this I can see , time to get reading up on the subject .

 

[Leew421]

If just one room they have the 614. I control my veg room too so it works. They have 50ft extentions for the sensor. You can add a sensor to actually turn it into a head until for an ac. It can be hardwired right into it

 

[DemonTrich]

Blueprint bdac2
Autopilot master greenhouse controller in use now. Exact copy of the bdac2.

 

[Leew421]

Blueprint bdac2
Autopilot master greenhouse controller in use now. Exact copy of the bdac2.

What do you like the most? Any pics?

 

[DemonTrich]

Both are exactly the same. Minus the words blueprint and autopilot.

I absolutely LOVE them!!!

Master green house Controller is above ballasts and to the right of the light controller.

14amp max inputs. Just a heads up.

 

[Leew421]

I had an autopilot with the network connection and ended up giving it to my homie since I got the Iponic. It was brand new.

 

[jaybodankly]

Wow, that iponic is nice. I have a patchwork of stuff works fine for me. I use an autopilot APCETHD. Pretty basic $175 controller. Coordinates temp, humidity, CO2 timer, night device. Cant complain. I use a IR temp gun to read leaf temp. Then move the sensor till it reads the same. I have a sensorpush ($250)sensor twisty tied to my room controller so they read the same. That gives me temps/humidity for veg and flower on my cellphone with alerts if they go over or under my setpoints. CO2 will be a separate unit.

 

[jaybodankly]

@DemonTrich directions say to keep the controller 8' from ballasts to prevent problems.

 

[Leew421]

I can set it to email or text if any parameter is off. That's nice though. Makes it easier to attach everything. The honey bee, I think it's called is nice too but way expensive.

 

[DemonTrich]

@DemonTrich directions say to keep the controller 8' from ballasts to prevent problems.

Been running like this for 2+yrs. Never any issues.

 

[Leew421]

Image is for grins