I don’t like the remote sensor being so high up. The temperature difference between the floor (intake) and ceiling is pretty big
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DCcan
Stoned on the Rocks
I wish they used a shorty 2" plug-in sensor on the AI controller instead of the built in one too.
Then you could put a longer one and put it somewhere that gives the AI a better reading.
I tried that. Probably not a fair test but the ambient heat of the tent throws off that sensor IMO
I don't want to keep messing up @Thurston's journal so I figured I'd continue the discussion on the AC Infinity AI Hydro Sensor here.
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After spending a bunch of time trying to get help from AI, AC Infinity online support and eventually calling AC Infinity, I've come to the conclusion that this device is primitive probe dressed up by calling it AI. The settings are very basic, calibration and offset that's it. You have no control over the TDS factor which is something the most basic $25 TDS pens have. That alone is a dealbreaker for me. For $200 CAD it should have all the bells and whistles. I'll be returning it.
AI Hydro Sensor, for pH, EC, TDS and Water Temp Data Tracking
Enable advanced automation with a powerful AI Hydro Sensor that tracks pH, EC, TDS, and water temperature; perfect for hydroponics.
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After spending a bunch of time trying to get help from AI, AC Infinity online support and eventually calling AC Infinity, I've come to the conclusion that this device is primitive probe dressed up by calling it AI. The settings are very basic, calibration and offset that's it. You have no control over the TDS factor which is something the most basic $25 TDS pens have. That alone is a dealbreaker for me. For $200 CAD it should have all the bells and whistles. I'll be returning it.
Thurston
Howell III
I too am disappointed. Should have dedicated power supply and the signal conditioning box should allow setup in device port.I don't want to keep messing up @Thurston's journal so I figured I'd continue the discussion on the AC Infinity AI Hydro Sensor here.
AI Hydro Sensor, for pH, EC, TDS and Water Temp Data Tracking
Enable advanced automation with a powerful AI Hydro Sensor that tracks pH, EC, TDS, and water temperature; perfect for hydroponics.
After spending a bunch of time trying to get help from AI, AC Infinity online support and eventually calling AC Infinity, I've come to the conclusion that this device is primitive probe dressed up by calling it AI. The settings are very basic, calibration and offset that's it. You have no control over the TDS factor which is something the most basic $25 TDS pens have. That alone is a dealbreaker for me. For $200 CAD it should have all the bells and whistles. I'll be returning it.
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Thank you both for making the plunge anyway. ACI really should get some strong feedback.
I thought the dedicated power supply thing was a bummer too. Being able to run it wirelessly would be a bonus
DCcan
Stoned on the Rocks
I "want" 3 temp/rh inputs, 2 soil moisture sensors, h20 level sensor, leak detector, co2 sensor, EC/PH sensor, and 16 device ports.
New ACI Controller! 8" coming next year.
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DCcan
Stoned on the Rocks
I wonder what the price on the wireless mesh receiver dongles is going to be.New ACI Controller! 8" coming next year.
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The old wireless dongles are probably not supported except thru ports, they have separate transmitters.
They are much cheaper. $30 a pair instead of 40. Almost certainly right about compatibility.
DCcan
Stoned on the Rocks
Wireless Thread Mesh Receiver for Cloudcom Controllers, 2-Pack
Link your equipment wirelessly utilizing thisThread Mesh Receiver 2-pack. This system allows for remote control of devices across your garden.
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Ah, found it...2-Pack $29.99
The one thing I haven't been able to connect wirelessly is HLG lighting. I have had success with controlling a spiderfarmer panel but not the Tomahawks. I get a single flicker when I try to connect then bupkis.
You can run the AC Infinity app on a mac. Not sure if you can do that on windows.
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