So, I've got clones in the system, and built a repeat cycle timer for much cheaper than the one I burnt up. I have a friend who's a programming wizard, and for about $12 he built me a timer to run my pump for any amount of on/off time desired. The micro-controller can be had for $9
http://digistump.com/category/1
It runs on 5v, I just used an old cellphone charger. I've attached a pic of the relay used (actually 2 relays). I've included the code to run 10 sec on, 3 min off, in case anybody plays around with arduino. The code is actually toward the bottom, the stuff on top is just for reference. Other than that, here's a quick video, with more to come as these babies begin to grow. Thanks for lookin!
P.S. Perhaps a mod can move this out of the sub-forum, and into the hydro/aero general area? Would be appreciated.
/*
Blink
Turns on an LED on for one second, then off for one second, repeatedly.
This example code is in the public domain.
*/
// Pin 13 has an LED connected on most Arduino boards.
// give it a name:
int led = 1; // p1 on the board
int relay1 = 2; //p2 on the board
int relay2 = 3; //p3 on the board
// the setup routine runs once when you press reset:
void setup() {
// initialize the digital pin as an output.
pinMode(led, OUTPUT);
pinMode(relay1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(relay2, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop routine runs over and over again forever:
void loop() {
digitalWrite(led, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
digitalWrite(relay1, HIGH);
delay(10000);
digitalWrite(led, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
digitalWrite(relay1, LOW);
delay(180000);
// digitalWrite(relay2, HIGH);
// delay(1000);
// digitalWrite(relay2 , LOW);
// delay(1000);
}
