hey @Sam Parker which models should i make a GB for?
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Something like this as a group buy:
5pcs CCTV Foscam FI8910W WIFI Wireless IR-CUT Pan/Tilt D/N IP Network Camera
Or this (for the cheaper one):
5xCCTV Foscam WiFi Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Cameras FI8918W
I think those two are the same seller, so could probably cut a deal on a higher number or a combination of the two types. I'd be in for a couple anyway :)
5pcs CCTV Foscam FI8910W WIFI Wireless IR-CUT Pan/Tilt D/N IP Network Camera
Or this (for the cheaper one):
5xCCTV Foscam WiFi Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Cameras FI8918W
I think those two are the same seller, so could probably cut a deal on a higher number or a combination of the two types. I'd be in for a couple anyway :)
Cool project!
I was hanging out with Marcus (the founder) from ninja blocks and Justy (dude in the video tutorials) a few weeks back at an Arduino event.
Marcus has hung up his Ninja Block hat for the time being to work on an exciting new project.
The remote power outlets are cool but you would absolutely not use them for anything even remotely mission critical.
433mhz is used by everything (it is one of our license free ISM bands) from universal TV remote controls, to cordless microphones, garage door openers, baby monitors etc.
For instance when my neighbors use their garage door opener and once its radio wakes up I can not use my 433mhz remote controlled power board for the next 10min untill the radio in the garage opener goes back to sleep, even if I spam an ON command 30 times it just ignores it.
I can also trigger outlet 4 on the Bunnings version of the remote power board by pressing unlock on my car key :p
If you look closely at the video you can see Justy is having a bit of trouble with his one...
They also have cheep and nasty switch mode power supplies inside them which cause the micro to go nuts when the caps start to go in them (turns randomly on/off)
That said it should be simple enough to add some proper hardwired outlets on it, it is after all an Arduino powered cape on a beagle bone and completely open for customization. This is a hardwired one I have used before successfully with an Arduino.
I was hanging out with Marcus (the founder) from ninja blocks and Justy (dude in the video tutorials) a few weeks back at an Arduino event.
Marcus has hung up his Ninja Block hat for the time being to work on an exciting new project.
The remote power outlets are cool but you would absolutely not use them for anything even remotely mission critical.
433mhz is used by everything (it is one of our license free ISM bands) from universal TV remote controls, to cordless microphones, garage door openers, baby monitors etc.
For instance when my neighbors use their garage door opener and once its radio wakes up I can not use my 433mhz remote controlled power board for the next 10min untill the radio in the garage opener goes back to sleep, even if I spam an ON command 30 times it just ignores it.
I can also trigger outlet 4 on the Bunnings version of the remote power board by pressing unlock on my car key :p
If you look closely at the video you can see Justy is having a bit of trouble with his one...
They also have cheep and nasty switch mode power supplies inside them which cause the micro to go nuts when the caps start to go in them (turns randomly on/off)
That said it should be simple enough to add some proper hardwired outlets on it, it is after all an Arduino powered cape on a beagle bone and completely open for customization. This is a hardwired one I have used before successfully with an Arduino.
I was very much hoping you would take a look at this thread @Neillw !!!
We could really use your assistance in getting some more functionality out of these things, like hooking up some sensors from Atlas scientific to build on the logging aspect. Seems that the building blocks are there, just need someone with some know-how to connect them :)
Sam
We could really use your assistance in getting some more functionality out of these things, like hooking up some sensors from Atlas scientific to build on the logging aspect. Seems that the building blocks are there, just need someone with some know-how to connect them :)
Sam
Happy to be the test pilot buying the Atlas scientific stuff (pH and salinity). Though may need plenty of help.. Lol, no idea where to start hooking it up? Do we need an extra breakout box?
P.s. can the float switches be wired direct to the ninja rather than via wireless?
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P.s. can the float switches be wired direct to the ninja rather than via wireless?
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No I haven't yet I'm still searching for the pumps i want to use on the set up.????????
Opened the box and had a look but didn't plug them in. Might try them now just for shits and giggles. A little concerning post Neillw earlier re the functionality. Have you had the same issues Sam?
I just can't wait to set it up with the tank.
Opened the box and had a look but didn't plug them in. Might try them now just for shits and giggles. A little concerning post Neillw earlier re the functionality. Have you had the same issues Sam?
I just can't wait to set it up with the tank.