need auto feeder

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Originally Posted by Coleus

what i do is on/off the feeder every minute. The rena can initiate a feed cycle depend on where the drum is. This is how do program mine

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 12:01 to 12:02 Then ON
If Time 12:02 to 12:03 Then OFF
If Time 12:03 to 12:04 Then ON
If Time 12:05 to 12:06 Then OFF

This allow me the feeder to rotate twice. The cool thing about this is when I travel, i have camera and i can see and feed all my fishes if i want to.

try on/off the feeder and you will see what it is doing

Hi Coleus

I setup my Rena autofeeder tonight, and the program above does indeed activate a feed cycle.

One feature which the Rena has is a warmer to prevent any moisture in the drum. Presumably, this warmer can only opperate when the unit is power. I modified the program such that the unit is always on and the feed cycle is initiated by an off/on/off/on.

The problem with this seems to be the default setting of 1 automatic feed cycle every 12 hours. To get around this, I taped up the day/night optical sensor and set the unit so that it doesn't feed at night. With the unit set this way and the sensor taped, it should never initiate an automatic feed cycle.

My question is whether you have any concerns with this approach (assuming I don't want any unplanned feeding events)? I wonder why you choose to keep the unit powered off except at feed time?

One somewhat obvious problem that I see is that tape isn't exactly a long term reliable solution. Another approach might be to use a suitable paint to cover the sensor? Another problem might be that the feed at night button might acidentally get pressed, but if you spot check it regularily, this shouldn't be a problem.

Just curious what your thoughts were.

Thanks

Brad