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Signature Generator (now including support for Neptune Apex)

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Ashlar, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. Ashlar

    Ashlar Inactive User

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    I noticed someone here using my signature generator, so I thought I'd explain it.. (if this post is inappropriate, no hard feelings if it gets deleted.)
    What is it?
    An application that I made that takes the statistics provided by your web enabled controller (AC Jr / 2 with AquaNotes, AC3/3Pro with ethernet, Apex, Profilux, ReefKeeper Elite with NET module, or Premium Aquatics LightHouse) and turns them into an image that you can use as a signature on your favorite forum, emails, or even as an image on your web page. At the same time, I store the stats in a database, and you can get a graph of your temperature, ph, or orp over time. I also provide your stats in an xml format so that you can integrate them into your own pages.
    How does it work?
    A program on my server reaches out every ten minutes to your controller and gathers data that you specify. Temperature, ph, ORP, device status- most any data that your controller displays on a web page- all of it can become part of your image. This data gets formatted in the way you want, either fancy or simple, and turned into an image.
    How much does it cost?
    Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zero. There are no ads, no pop-ups, no tracking cookies, or fees. This was just something cool that I came up with because I'm a reef geek. If you feel guilty about using it for free, then renew your membership to your local reef club, send a donation to MASNA, or give a newbie a frag of something and help spread the responsible reef keeping ethic.
    Okay, cool, how to I get started?
    Register for an account at reefchat.org and once you're logged in, click 'Extras' then 'Signature Generator' from the top menu. Help is available from every screen, and I've even put up a HOWTO with screenshots. I'd appreciate feedback on how to make it better, too.
    The controllers the application supports can grow, too. If you have another controller that has a web interface, and it's not listed here, I'd love to work with you to make it compatible.
    Here are a few sigs that some users have..
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    Click mine to view my stats for today..
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    Here's my xml output.
    And here's how one member is integrating the xml.
     
  2. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    Thanks for posting an update. It's great that people create stuff like this for the hobby.

    -JB
     
  3. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    If only I had a controller...
     
  4. bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I am so low-tech !!  [​IMG]
     
  5. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    Speaking of low tech, I saw an amazing set of pics on nano-reef.com a while back of this guy and his 12 gallon nano. Absolutely amazing softie tank. Rics, zoas, leathers, etc...really colorful and nice. He didn't even have a skimmer on his tank. All water changes and careful management of water quality using things like carbon, gfo, appropriate feedings, etc. You can have amazing tanks and be low tech. It just takes more diligence.

    --AJ
     
  6. Ashlar

    Ashlar Inactive User

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    No kidding! My wife spent more time futzing with her 24g nano than I did with my 175g tank.. top offs, water changes, opening the lid to keep the temp down, closing the lid at night to keep the temp up.. it was a beautiful tank, but quite a lot of work for such a little beast.
     
  7. Ashlar

    Ashlar Inactive User

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    *bump* I've added support for the new Profilux 3, and added options for different fonts and font sizes.
     

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