Collecting Data - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T15:02:47Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/collecting-data?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLots of good info and links i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-07:4778851:Comment:3473652012-06-07T22:35:37.468ZChris Carrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Chris954
<p>Lots of good info and links in the automation group here : <a href="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/group/automation">http://aquaponicscommunity.com/group/automation</a></p>
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<p>Camera, temp and light meters are likely the only practical ones you will want to tackle with light experience with electronics. In theory a ph meter is doable and there are plans on the web to build one but they still require regular calibration. If your system is healthy, regular chemical tests should be fine…</p>
<p>Lots of good info and links in the automation group here : <a href="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/group/automation">http://aquaponicscommunity.com/group/automation</a></p>
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<p>Camera, temp and light meters are likely the only practical ones you will want to tackle with light experience with electronics. In theory a ph meter is doable and there are plans on the web to build one but they still require regular calibration. If your system is healthy, regular chemical tests should be fine and likely more reliable.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.seneye.com/">http://www.seneye.com/</a> is a commercial all-in-one device for this but ammonia/ph tests require regular cartridge refills which cost $$</p>
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<p>Float switches if you wanted to remotely monitor your water levels or verify beds are flooding/draining properly would be a cool idea.</p>
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