soulshine
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Looking for a good recommendation on a controller which monitors Co2, turns fans and lights on and off and monitors temps, will be for a 4x4 tent.. Thanks
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Think AC Infinity do something like that
normally it's a matched system purchased alongside your peripherals. there's something like 3 different protocols in light dimming alone which need to be matched and sorted.
piles of peripherals have their own individual control systems now.
look at ac infinity for a multiple control system. it's essentially just a computerized timer with an rh or temp control added in. some systems force you to choose a trigger temp or rh but won't work with both. the better ones will trigger on either.
blue lab also puts one together, the ac is the cheaper alternate. some blue lab systems are over $1500 here. the ac stuff is usually in the $200 - $400 range.
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A Light controller is a separate deal made for the type of brand of light for dimmer and such some are compatible timers with different lights but idk how dependable they are I have controllers strictly for the light I use
seaofgreen18
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Im not sure what the off brand controllers are I think a trolmaster is one that is compatible with several different brands of lighting
Inkbird is what I’m using n it was very reasonably priced too. CL
Im not sure what the off brand controllers are I think a trolmaster is one that is compatible with several different brands of lighting
Edit: For RH+ Temp. I’m using a regular house lamp timer 
for my light.
seaofgreen18
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I like the controller for my lights in case it gets too hot it'll auto dim on my temp settings until it reaches that and holds it there plus the sunrise sunset feature is nice it slowly ramps up and ramps down up to 30 min just like outside and it is easier on my ballasts it's a nice feature and I can regulate the outputs for wattage to the lamps which are piggybacked I can run up to 80 lamps on 1 control I think the trolmaster does that to I looked at those but went with the controller brand of my lights
Oh I had a problem with the sunsystem control it was shutting the lights on an off during on time cycles when I was flowering I had a short in the main controller and I didn't find it for 3 runs it made them hermmie out I was PISSED!! I didn't catch it because no recent error alert log on That controller like the gavita has controller and I can't be in there all the time that's the idea of the smart controller
Oh I had a problem with the sunsystem control it was shutting the lights on an off during on time cycles when I was flowering I had a short in the main controller and I didn't find it for 3 runs it made them hermmie out I was PISSED!! I didn't catch it because no recent error alert log on That controller like the gavita has controller and I can't be in there all the time that's the idea of the smart controller
I like the controller for my lights in case it gets too hot it'll auto dim on my temp settings until it reaches that and holds it there plus the sunrise sunset feature is nice it slowly ramps up and ramps down up to 30 min just like outside and it is easier on my ballasts it's a nice feature and I can regulate the outputs for wattage to the lamps which are piggybacked I can run up to 80 lamps on 1 control I think the trolmaster does that to I looked at those but went with the controller brand of my lights
Oh I had a problem with the sunsystem control it was shutting the lights on an off during on time cycles when I was flowering I had a short in the main controller and I didn't find it for 3 runs it made them hermmie out I was PISSED!! I didn't catch it because no recent error alert log on That controller like the gavita has controller and I can't be in there all the time that's the idea of the smart controller
how much did your controllers cost ?
i think the OP is looking for something generic to work with previous equipment of different brands.
seaofgreen18
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The Titan was like $250 and the gavita about the same yeah you'll have to be sure your lights are compatible with the control that why I just stuck with brand name not to costly was worth it
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soulshine
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I want looking at those on Amazon
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soulshine
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The last system i have about 11 years ago turned the lights on slowly, monitored the Co2 and ignited the burner if needed, had a flood censor and monitored air temp and humidity, I have forgotten which system it was but it worked great.. lol
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soulshine
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will this turn the lights on as well?this is what I've been using for years works ok does what I want it to and pretty used friendly
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soulshine
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The last system i have about 11 years ago turned the lights on slowly, monitored the Co2 and ignited the burner if needed, had a flood censor and monitored air temp and humidity, I have forgotten which system it was but it worked great. It wasn't the same brand as the 600 watt lights i have going but it did control everything, at that time i had about 9 lights going.A Light controller is a separate deal made for the type of brand of light for dimmer and such some are compatible timers with different lights but idk how dependable they are I have controllers strictly for the light I use
you'll need to specify the lighting type. most modern generic controllers are aimed at led now. hid light control should be purchased alongside the lights to ensure it is the right type. the easiest is light control from the same mfgr if you are hid.
were you looking for remote reporting ? more and more controllers work with an app or are app supported. in order to have the full range you need to know if it is 5G, or lesser, and what level is supported in your area. the control needs to match what is available for data transmission.
Only one i have found that actually has a proper humidity sensor, PPFD sensor and Co2 sensor is the one in picture attached, im also looking at purchasing an all in one product and I was wondering if anyone had tried this one off aliexpress it's the only one I've found that has it all it would seem it even has simulated sunrise and sunset im just after some feedback if anyone has tried it
@Greenvein ,@InTheShed , @KeithLemon , @NickHardy @CaptainLucky
@Krissi Carbone @Azimuth @BeanTownFan420 @Trala @Porky82
@Jungle Joseph
@Tokin Roll
have you seen this one
No I thought about getting one of these before. Know a guy who bought one off another guy I know. They both enthused about it.
Pulsegrow (dot com)
The Pulse Pro - but that’s not a controller. You would still need to alter the inputs you control.
You really need to commit to a single platform I guess? Home
Automation is getting better for stiff talking to each other but out of the box say an Inkbird Co2 monitor being controlled by another brand might be hard. Its a bit Balkanised.
A quick look online and yeah I’m def looking in more detail at these guys - “Trolmaster” apparently are the big players in that market. Might be a bit much for the 4x4 here..
5x5 though no problem!
Check out their website. Very cool.
I’ll be busy a couple of hours ordering my new Trolmaster setup…
Nick
EDIT:
TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller HCS money no object - its $2000 plus plus
They work with lights as well most brands if they have RJ11 connectors.
Trolmaster Tent-X (TCS-1) looks very interesting. Have a search for it.
Pulsegrow (dot com)
The Pulse Pro - but that’s not a controller. You would still need to alter the inputs you control.
You really need to commit to a single platform I guess? Home
Automation is getting better for stiff talking to each other but out of the box say an Inkbird Co2 monitor being controlled by another brand might be hard. Its a bit Balkanised.
A quick look online and yeah I’m def looking in more detail at these guys - “Trolmaster” apparently are the big players in that market. Might be a bit much for the 4x4 here..
5x5 though no problem!
Check out their website. Very cool.
I’ll be busy a couple of hours ordering my new Trolmaster setup…
Nick
EDIT:
TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Controller HCS money no object - its $2000 plus plus
They work with lights as well most brands if they have RJ11 connectors.
Trolmaster Tent-X (TCS-1) looks very interesting. Have a search for it.
I will check it outNo I thought about getting one of these before. Know a guy who bought one off another guy I know. They both enthused about it.
Pulsegrow (dot com)
The Pulse Pro - but that’s not a controller. You would still need to alter the inputs you control.
You really need to commit to a single platform I guess? Home
Automation is getting better for stiff talking to each other but out of the box say an Inkbird Co2 monitor being controlled by another brand might be hard. Its a bit Balkanised.
A quick look online and yeah I’m def looking in more detail at these guys - “Trolmaster” apparently are the big players in that market. Might be a bit much for the 4x4 here..
5x5 though no problem!
Check out their website. Very cool.
I’ll be busy a couple of hours ordering my new Trolmaster setup…
Nick
Does tagging people not workOnly one i have found that actually has a proper humidity sensor, PPFD sensor and Co2 sensor is the one in picture attached, im also looking at purchasing an all in one product and I was wondering if anyone had tried this one off aliexpress it's the only one I've found that has it all it would seem it even has simulated sunrise and sunset im just after some feedback if anyone has tried it
@Greenvein ,@InTheShed , @KeithLemon , @NickHardy @CaptainLucky
@Krissi Carbone @Azimuth @BeanTownFan420 @Trala @Porky82
@Jungle Joseph
@Tokin Roll
have you seen this one
Hey I’m afraid I don’t have much advice as far as those setups go. I use a cheaper ACinfinity controller that watches my humidity and temps and turns on fans but that’s about as automated as I get, no Co2 monitors. I had some Bluetooth sensors installed so I could watch levels change on my phone but after a while I kind of knew their patterns.Does tagging people not work
