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kenargo
10/11/2009, 12:56 PM
I'm going to be continuing some finishing touches on the site but it is functional and you can create accounts and add controllers and they should all work.

A few things to note:

* Don't forget your account password; I am using 1-way encryption so until I get 'send me a new password' functionality there is no way out except to create a new tank.

* Tanks can be added, as many as you want, choose the 'New tank' from the tank editor screen.

* You can choose the button interface or drop-down interface

* If you have 1 tank the tank screen will be shown, if you have > 1 you need to choose.

You can get access to the pages from my software page:

http://www.kenargo.com/software (http://www.kenargo.com/software/default.php)

or one of these direct links (there is no difference except the software page lists all software for the controllers and includes a donation button if you so feel compelled):

http://www.kenargo.com/tankManager/

https://www.kenargo.com/tankManager/


Graphs will be coming; you will see a new link once I add it.

A couple questions to the users:

Email account access is not yet implemented (I'm wondering if I need this or if this is overkill). This feature would send you email when login to your account is done.... Do you think this is needed????

Should I have a 'Default tank' that is shown initially in cases that you have > 1 tank configured or is it OK to just choose the one you want in this case?

* Other suggestions; get them in so I can start making a list and send bugs if you find any.

* If you notice your account disappears in the next couple days it is because I've make changes to the DB schema that required me to clear the DB; I don't expect this but there is a potential change to the tanks DB that might require me to clear the tanks list.

DML08
10/11/2009, 01:38 PM
is this only for ac3 and apex? anything for the acjr crowd?

Mako
10/11/2009, 01:45 PM
Ken, how do I edit the tank I just created? I put the wrong port number in. I login to my account and just get a pull down with the one tank I created.

kenargo
10/11/2009, 02:35 PM
Ken, how do I edit the tank I just created? I put the wrong port number in. I login to my account and just get a pull down with the one tank I created.

Tanks are edited in the Tank Editor screen; choose the link at the bottom of the main page and you will go back into the editor.

kenargo
10/11/2009, 02:37 PM
is this only for ac3 and apex? anything for the acjr crowd?

There is a project that exposes the ACJr to the web but I'm not certain to what is exposes and how but you might want to contact the person who built it and ask.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1694666&highlight=certificate

ZachB
10/11/2009, 04:27 PM
Should I have a 'Default tank' that is shown initially in cases that you have > 1 tank configured or is it OK to just choose the one you want in this case?


Looks awesome! Thanks for getting this up and running. A default tank would be great if you have only one to monitor.

Can't wait to test once I get my Apex tomorrow :D

kenargo
10/11/2009, 05:24 PM
There is a project that exposes the ACJr to the web but I'm not certain to what is exposes and how but you might want to contact the person who built it and ask.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1694666&highlight=certificate

From the person who developed the Jr solution it appears that it should work:

"It basically provides the same interface as an ac3. it also supports all http post that is applicable to a. Jr."

You will need to install the Jr serial to web software but after that it should work; "d0ughb0y" is the person who did the Jr Serial to web stuff so if there is a problem I'm sure you could contact them.

kenargo
10/11/2009, 05:25 PM
Looks awesome! Thanks for getting this up and running. A default tank would be great if you have only one to monitor.

Can't wait to test once I get my Apex tomorrow :D

If you only have 1 tank it should go to that tank; the default would only be needed in case you have multiple controllers.

mikesin
10/11/2009, 10:20 PM
ken, I created an account to log onto the page. Then created a tank ID
when i created the ID I saved changes and then selected home. I'm getting a warning: cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home4/kenargoc/publicc_html/tankManager/index.php:14_ in/home4/kenargoc/public_html/tankManager/dropdownUX.php on line 171 proxy.php had an error attempting to query the url


** Im a security freak and I love the e-mail notification when one logs in.

Thanks

kenargo
10/11/2009, 10:46 PM
ken, I created an account to log onto the page. Then created a tank ID
when i created the ID I saved changes and then selected home. I'm getting a warning: cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home4/kenargoc/publicc_html/tankManager/index.php:14_ in/home4/kenargoc/public_html/tankManager/dropdownUX.php on line 171 proxy.php had an error attempting to query the url


** Im a security freak and I love the e-mail notification when one logs in.

Thanks

The error has been cleaned up but the short of it is that the controller address (hostname + port) could not be connected. Check your hostname and port number.

The connection is:

http:// + host + port + /cgi-bin/status.xml

** Im a security freak and I love the e-mail notification when one logs in.

and I was thinking this was something I could cut; well, it is now working...

kenargo
10/12/2009, 12:04 AM
OK, I've enabled 2 facilities today:

* Outlet control now works (I had a doh moment; it was always controlling my tank)

* Email when login now works (if you set email notifications)

* Feed cycles have been added; start and cancel feed cycles now work

Let me know if you find any issues; I think things should be pretty much working now...

Also send me your wish lists!!!

mikesin
10/12/2009, 06:24 AM
Another question, I some how have 5 tanks set up in the drop down, all with the same names, LOL. I am trying to delete four of them. After I click delete it asks to confirm, then it says to 'refresh' but the button says 'go back'. When - go back I see all 5 tanks, it wasn't deleted. What am - doing wrong. Thanks

kenargo
10/12/2009, 08:57 AM
You should click "Yes" and the next screen will have 1 button, click that, it's wrong text and by going back you are seeing the cached page; that tank should have been deleted by this time.

thebradybunch
10/12/2009, 01:55 PM
This looks great on my Storm, thanks Ken!

kenargo
10/12/2009, 03:04 PM
Glad it's looking up; I'll be working on the code so if you see an occasional blip give it 5 minutes before reporting the issue; I'm trying to keep disruptions to a minimum but no longer than a few minutes.

mikesin
10/12/2009, 03:59 PM
I can log onto the site but for the life of me cannot get into my ACIII. I have tried every possible way. I'll have to give it a shot tomorrow when I have time to try something else.

Thanks

kenargo
10/12/2009, 05:28 PM
I can log onto the site but for the life of me cannot get into my ACIII. I have tried every possible way. I'll have to give it a shot tomorrow when I have time to try something else.

Thanks

When you create your tank entry veryify that the different parts of the configuration are:

http:// + 'Host URL' + 'Port' + /cgi-bin/status.xml

If you set host and port correctly the only remaining issue should be user and password to the AC3. Verify that you are running 3.4 firmware in the AC3 (the newest) else the status page will be unavailable and you will get a timeout/connection error.

mikesin
10/12/2009, 09:09 PM
& that must be my issue. I've never updated my AC3, its version is 3.30S.
HMM, should I flash it. That makes me nervous.

kenargo
10/12/2009, 09:13 PM
& that must be my issue. I've never updated my AC3, its version is 3.30S.
HMM, should I flash it. That makes me nervous.

3.4 has been out for some time and the only issue I've heard of is that you want to disable "AquaServer". I've not heard of any other issues and my controller has been running 3.4 since beta; no problems.

mikesin
10/13/2009, 06:58 AM
I'm not as computer literate as you. Lots can go wrong, & with my history, it will. Looking here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=368
It seams to still be beta with some having issues & others having none. I think I'm going 2 wait for the non-beta release, break down my AC3, overnight it Curt & let him do it right. The version I have right now works well, it took me a long time 2 trust it.
Thanks

kenargo
10/13/2009, 10:10 AM
I'm not as computer literate as you. Lots can go wrong, & with my history, it will. Looking here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=368
It seams to still be beta with some having issues & others having none. I think I'm going 2 wait for the non-beta release, break down my AC3, overnight it Curt & let him do it right. The version I have right now works well, it took me a long time 2 trust it.
Thanks

The thread link didn't take me to any specific thread but 3.4 is definately not beta (it was releases in June 09) and is available on the Neptune site but you need to do what is correct and comfortable for you.

Shawnbeaulieu
10/18/2009, 09:07 AM
im not able to use any of those ports ;( im stuck on 2000 so i cant use this

kenargo
10/18/2009, 10:39 AM
im not able to use any of those ports ;( im stuck on 2000 so i cant use this

Why are you stuck on 2000?

Shawnbeaulieu
10/21/2009, 05:31 PM
Its how my network and everything attached to it is configured. I possably could change it but that would be a HUGE HUGE HUGE headace not wiling to go thru at this time. Im hoping some one will come out with a TRUE blackberry ap.

kenargo
10/22/2009, 08:32 PM
Previous and Next day graphing is working...

Note: Since the AC3 sends all data at once Prev/Next will be ignored.

NOTE: CURRENT APEX FIRMWARE HAS A BUG AND WILL REBOOT OF YOU GO PREVIOUS/NEXT TO A DAY WITH NO DATA!!

This bug is fixed in the beta due out soon.