185g Deep Reef Build

[lastlight]

Great build so far it's got some creative flair to it which I'm liking!

So your controller only requires a single push for up/down and the actuator operates until it reaches it's limits? I just had a simple toggle switch this is way nicer =)

[Blue World Aquariums]

Thanks Brett! I had a look through your current tank build but I couldn't find an actuator (great idea with the table of contents...might have to borrow that one!) Were you talking about a previous build?

This tank will have a lot of wiring, and I needed a nice solution to keep everything organized while accomodating the movement of the canopy. All wiring between the canopy and base will be routed through these coiled cables:



A bit heavier than necessary for most of the power going through them, but too big is better than too small!

Weatherproof junction boxes will keep everything tidy, adaptable, and dry. There will be a total of 3 boxes in the hood. This large one will accommodate wiring for the actuator controls and sensors, ventilation fans, and will route the USB to another nearby junction box serving as a USB hub (for touch screen, Vertex V-link, and webcams). A small junction box will handle the power for the Illumina LED fixture.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Blue World Aquariums

Thanks Brett! I had a look through your current tank build but I couldn't find an actuator

Here's a link to the mostly finished lift (box wasn't filled/painted):

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...&postcount=194

Videos (beware it's loud - wasn't near that bad in reality):

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/lift_up.html

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/lift_down.html

[Blue World Aquariums]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Here's a link to the mostly finished lift (box wasn't filled/painted):

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...&postcount=194

Videos (beware it's loud - wasn't near that bad in reality):

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/lift_up.html

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/build/lift_down.html

Oh I remember that tank! Just didn't make the connection.

[Blue World Aquariums]

Had to play before building the case for the canopy lift controller... I really like these buttons.

[mseepman]

Okay, where did you get those? Very nice indeed.

[Blue World Aquariums]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Okay, where did you get those? Very nice indeed.

http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...742-ND/2116221

Not the cheapest things, but they were by far the nicest push buttons I could find. They should go well with the stainless angles and standoffs that will join the glass together.

Originally Posted by subman

What model shuttle is that? Love the look of the toys in this build!!

Thanks, subman. It's the XS35V2 with 4gb ram, and 60gb SSD.

[subman]

What model shuttle is that? Love the look of the toys in this build!!