The Big Controller Comparison Chart.
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jnarowe
New member
Well RobbyG, I was unaware of SMS when I bought my ACIII Pro. What I am happy to see is Curt is getting some new features and add-ons into the Neptune line and other developers seem to be stepping up as well.
Your comparison work will actually drive the manufacturers to build better boxes!
Your comparison work will actually drive the manufacturers to build better boxes!
davidryder
Claris or Elliot?
For those who have seen the site, do you prefer the old layout or the new layout (changed yesterday). Just want to get some feedback...
For those of you who have not seen the old layout, it looks like this:
http://www.phpstory.net/controllers/
The new layout:
http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com
For those of you who have not seen the old layout, it looks like this:
http://www.phpstory.net/controllers/
The new layout:
http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com
jnarowe
New member
visually speaking I don't like the .gifs but that is because I have a brain injury and am sensitive to to that. I don't think either design holds any great advantage over the other but I do like the less is more approach. It might be nice to have links to internal general descriptions of each controller, but you may feel that would clutter up the index page.
My guess is that your links page will have external links to the controller sites but a quick overview on your site may have some benefit, particularly if you end up taking ad revenue like for accessory add-ons etc.
And to build an even better resource, perhaps integrated links to 3rd party accessories would be good too. For instance, when a particular controller shows available options, they could link to the controller product page, and when a controller accepts items like float switches, water sensors, etc. you could link to various 3rd party vendors of those items.
Although my decision might have been the same, I sure wish I knew about this comparison before I bought my unit. Is it OK for me to add you to the links on my web page?
My guess is that your links page will have external links to the controller sites but a quick overview on your site may have some benefit, particularly if you end up taking ad revenue like for accessory add-ons etc.
And to build an even better resource, perhaps integrated links to 3rd party accessories would be good too. For instance, when a particular controller shows available options, they could link to the controller product page, and when a controller accepts items like float switches, water sensors, etc. you could link to various 3rd party vendors of those items.
Although my decision might have been the same, I sure wish I knew about this comparison before I bought my unit. Is it OK for me to add you to the links on my web page?
davidryder
Claris or Elliot?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10023084#post10023084 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
The site that is phpstory looks much better to me. The second (newer) site doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't even know what I'm looking at at first - is it a blog? is it a story?
Just one little opinion amongst many.
What is your screen resolution?
Here is what it looks like on a 22" screen (1680x1050):
http://phpstory.net/screenshot/Aquarium_Controllers_Home_-_Opera-05.27.2007-12.38.24PM.jpg
and
http://phpstory.net/screenshot/Aquarium_Controllers_Home_-_Opera-05.27.2007-12.38.51PM.jpg
I think the term you are looking for Marc is "Web 2.0"
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davidryder
Claris or Elliot?
Feedback needed!
Feedback needed!
It would be well appreciated if current owners of a controller submitted some general feedback regarding their equipment. Content should appear within 24 hours of submission.
<a href="http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/user_feedback.php">Submit your Feedback</a>
Thanks!!!
Feedback needed!
It would be well appreciated if current owners of a controller submitted some general feedback regarding their equipment. Content should appear within 24 hours of submission.
<a href="http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/user_feedback.php">Submit your Feedback</a>
Thanks!!!
jnarowe
New member
I can't get it to send...
Feedback: ACIII Pro
This is one of the better controllers IMO. Neptune has been working hard to keep building on this line. When I first got mine last year, I was surprised that it could only monitor one tank. In the time since, Neptune has released add-on modules that effectively mean it can now monitor several tanks and virtually unlimited I/O connections.
The areas I think that need improvement are push-button reset circuit breakers and more amps allowed for the power blocks, and better charting with the software or through integration with Excel.
The ability to program any aspect of my system is a major plus as is the extremely strong support from Neptune. I can't say enough about their customer service. I am pleased to find that as my needs grow, so does the ACIII Pro.
Feedback: ACIII Pro
This is one of the better controllers IMO. Neptune has been working hard to keep building on this line. When I first got mine last year, I was surprised that it could only monitor one tank. In the time since, Neptune has released add-on modules that effectively mean it can now monitor several tanks and virtually unlimited I/O connections.
The areas I think that need improvement are push-button reset circuit breakers and more amps allowed for the power blocks, and better charting with the software or through integration with Excel.
The ability to program any aspect of my system is a major plus as is the extremely strong support from Neptune. I can't say enough about their customer service. I am pleased to find that as my needs grow, so does the ACIII Pro.
jnarowe
New member
OK, I understand what you mean. Well if you want to get really geeky, you could argue that random feedings would be more natural and with the ACIII Pro (and I am sure others) you could set a feeder to mix it up. The problem would be having the feeder's on-board timer conflicting with the controller's program. In other words, the controller would send power to the unit, but would the unit actually come on?
