Robo-Tank DIY Aquarium Controller

A project in Edmonton, Canada by Robo-Tank
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Fully automate your aquarium with an open source solution and Reef-pi.
Backers: 40
Average Pledge Per Backer: $160 CAD

Funded: $6,388 CAD of $2,000 CAD
Dates: Mar 6th -> Mar 31st (25 days)
Project By: Robo-Tank
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Latest News

WOW what a finish!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We made it and by a long shot, thank-you all for your support, I really appreciate it!  I'll be sending a message with a couple questions about your reward so look out for this. I'll be ordering parts and boards in the next few days and hope to have... (Read More)

International Shipping Update

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, so I think I have to give a shipping update but will start with the good news. The updated boards and face plates I ordered are on the way, I should have them Thursday or Friday via DHL so I'm having no issues getting things but there could be... (Read More)

Controller Face Plate

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the final layout of the face plate for the deluxe controller, standard will be similar. Unless someone sees something I missed or has an idea, let me know if you do. I put a list for dip switches and the sensor jumpers are marked as well.  (Read More)

AC Power Bar Options

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I've got some additional options for the AC power bar board. Now you can choose between the North American version, Universal version or in a module form with screw terminals like an Arduino relay module. When the campaign is over I'll be sending... (Read More)

Deluxe Controller Update

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I have the deluxe board stretch goal upgrades finished, will be ordering some this weekend so I can test before the campaign ends. I was pretty sure I was going to send out the upgraded boards no matter what happened as it's hard to feel good... (Read More)

Coronavirus

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, a few people have asked if there will be any delays due to the coronavirus. Of course I can't predict the future but I think everything will be fine. When this started during the Chinese New Year I had some orders that were delayed for 3 weeks... (Read More)

We got a article on hackster.io :)

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The word is starting to get you, a short article has been posted on hackster.io Be sure to check it out and give it a like. https://www.hackster.io/news/automate-your-fish-tank-with-this-raspberry-pi-powered-controller-4aa40678ff61  (Read More)

We made it yay. :)

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm happy to say we already hit the goal and still have 22 days to go, thank-you so much for all your support. Lets try and keep it going, only $1,185 more and we hit the first stretch goal. This is a nice upgrade to both the deluxe and standard... (Read More)

Almost there

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all your support, things are looking good and we're almost there. If you can please share on your social media or favorite forum as there's no extra for advertising.  (Read More)

Controller face plates

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, thanks for everyone's support so far. Someone just mentioned the face plates, this will be included in all rewards that have a controller. If you print the case yourself you'll be able to put this on it.  (Read More)

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