VorTech Pump – What the Future Holds

[RichT]

ASH has posted a couple times that he couldn't / won't post specific R&D information at this time. If you look back in the thread I'm sure you will find it and I'm also sure you'll understand why somethings need to be kept secret. They've already offered up more information about stuff under development than most companies would.

HTH

 

[FuzzyLogic]

I would be interested in Andy's answer also.

 

[ASH]

The wireless controller can control up to 10 V-Pumps. The new Drivers, in addition to being able to be controlled wirelessly, will come with some control features for immediate use.

Each new Driver comes complete, so if you have two you get two 'individually controllable' drivers that are also later controllable wirelessly, when you opt to buy the Wireless Controller after it's released.

The word about the upgrade will get to all owners and if we miss anyone, eventually they'll need to replace a bearing on the wet side and we'll notify them then.

Andy

 

[FuzzyLogic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9063199#post9063199 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ASH
The new Drivers, in addition to being able to be controlled wirelessly, will come with some control features for immediate use.

Andy

Can you go into a little more detail about the control features?

 

[jnarowe]

I hear the new driver will have a reverse feature so you can reverse the prop direction manually to catch a fish. Then you put your net over the fish and wet frame, shut off the pump, and pull the fish out. So cool...I can't wait!

 

[mrcrab]

Jonathan,

ROTFLMAO!!! :lol:

 

[serpentman]

I got a chuckle over that too.

Guys, Icecap and Ecotech have made it very clear that they will not divulge any features until their time. All due respect but repeatedly asking isn't going to get them to cough up any sooner.

Unfortunately, we are all going to have to take a wait and see attitude until spring for the single controller and summer for the multicontroller. I know my corals will be a lot happier when it does come out. For now, they are going to have to live with what I have.

 

[FuzzyLogic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8871225#post8871225 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ASH
For the present, I'll go into details on features but not on the mechanics. We'll be doing testing at IceCap shortly ( on my tank too) and before too long details on the design will become public, but not yet.

Andy

Did I not read this correctly? I was asking about features of the new single controller.

 

[serpentman]

My bad, I misread your post. I thought you were asking about the wireless controller.

 

[Hal]

That's pretty much what I've been asking too. In short, all I want to know is if the only differences between the wireless and wired controllers is the wires and the fact that the wireless controller will control multiple pumps, whereas the wired controller only controls a single pump.

In short, why would anyone buy a wireless controller if they've already got the wired controller?

 

[King-Kong]

The wireless controller will synchronize motions between pumps and creat certain affects unattainable with just a single controller.

Melev has a video of it acting as a wave making device (like the Tunze Wavebox). The result was INCREDIBLE -- i was floored. I am sure the device will have other modes like this (Perhaps proper tide flows and etc.).

 

[Sparkss]

That is one of the main reasons I went with the Vortecs While the single controller will be nice, the golden ring, so to speak, will be the wireless multi-pump controller.

 

[jnarowe]

and it will run ten of them!

 

[serpentman]

One day it will be nice to have a tank that will require 10!

Melev's video is impressive. Granted its a smaller tank but it was really sloshing. They mentioned that they may ratchet the motion back.

Just a rhetorical observation as I know ASH probably can't comment but I am a bit confused why they are puting such emphasis on the unit being wireless. From what I have heard, the FCC restraints are the big reason for the wait.

 

[wiszmaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9072636#post9072636 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by King-Kong
The wireless controller will synchronize motions between pumps and creat certain affects unattainable with just a single controller.

Melev has a video of it acting as a wave making device (like the Tunze Wavebox). The result was INCREDIBLE -- i was floored. I am sure the device will have other modes like this (Perhaps proper tide flows and etc.).

where is this video @ ?

 

[Sparkss]

I think there is a link to it off of his web site, and I thought I saw it posted in the wireless controller thread here in the IC Forum.. but I could be mistaken.. and yea, it is impressive.. it is what hooked me, I have to admit.

 

[pista01]

There is an interview with one of the Ecotech guys in Reefcast 19 (after Reefcast 20) that talks about the controller. One potential feature is to create your own wave algorithm and upload/download them from the net. I hope this makes it into the final product. This goes far beyond just simple synchronization of the pumps.

 

[Hal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9074132#post9074132 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pista01
There is an interview with one of the Ecotech guys in Reefcast 19 (after Reefcast 20) that talks about the controller. One potential feature is to create your own wave algorithm and upload/download them from the net. I hope this makes it into the final product. This goes far beyond just simple synchronization of the pumps.

And this feature won't be available on the wired controllers? For that matter, it sounds like you aren't sure this is even going to make it into the wireless version.

While I appreciate everyone's best guesses trying to answer my question, it sure would be nice if Ecotech/Icecap would answer it officially (not that this isn't the FOURTH time I'm asking or anything ). . .hint, hint, HINT!

 

[ASH]

My understanding is the Wireless Controller (WC) is coming along on schedule. I shared the fears of making it through the FCC but have been assured that will not be a brick wall.

The single driver controller is not a backup for the wireless controller. The new Drivers will have some control functions AND be ready for the WC.

Andy

 

[EcoTech Marine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9103051#post9103051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hal
And this feature won't be available on the wired controllers? For that matter, it sounds like you aren't sure this is even going to make it into the wireless version.

While I appreciate everyone's best guesses trying to answer my question, it sure would be nice if Ecotech/Icecap would answer it officially (not that this isn't the FOURTH time I'm asking or anything ). . .hint, hint, HINT!

Hal,

I'm sorry but we've really revealed as much as we possibly can here. There are all sorts of reasons why its better to hold as much back about either controller's functionality until the last possible minute. Unfortunately, we're not going to reveal any more news about these products until we're ready to.

I hope you understand.

Tim