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    Smile Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    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..
    rc Otty sig - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    rc boret sig - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    Click mine to view my stats for today..
    rc Ashlar sig - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    Here's my xml output.

    And here's how one member is integrating the xml.

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    That would be me using your sig generator.:D

    Is reefchat your site?

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    You don't happen to be a guru with using the iphone app to connect with the AC3?

    BTW- Welcome to CaptiveReefs!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsflies View Post
    That would be me using your sig generator.:D

    Is reefchat your site?
    Nah, but the guy who runs it is a friend of mine- I just didn't want to have to mess with registrations, forgot password, email validation, etc- I just want to play with the cool toys.

    Here's the LED sign in my office that scrolls tank parameters- sign1 - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    I also have a touch screen monitor mounted on the wall close to my tank; I run a custom app on it that graphs my stats and lets me turn on / off anything plugged into my AC3/pro-touchscreen - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

    re the iphone app- I haven't messed with it yet myself (I have an ipod touch, but if I understand how it works, I should be able to test it out using wifi.)

    Once I get familiar with it, I should be able to lend a hand.

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    Wow! That is some cool stuff there.

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    sweet setup!
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    Thanks, I love re-purposing old IT tech.

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    I think we need a tank shot or your tank Ashlar... you have my interest peaked with all the cool gadgets connected to the tank..... LETS SEE THE TANK THEY ARE CONNECTED TOO!!!
    fulltankshot 1 - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

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    That is pretty slick stuff you have there, I wish I was a little more savy with this stuff.

    Once I get my Net module connected I may have some questions for ya. I want to try that sig stuff out

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    Lol, the tank itself is nothing special, no le, rare, lte corals, but good growth, nothing special fish-wise.. here's a pic from today-

    fts 10 13 - Signature Generator (now including support for Apex)

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