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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jacotenente on August 05, 2016, 05:06:08 PM

Title: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Jacotenente on August 05, 2016, 05:06:08 PM
Anyone using it? Taking it out for a spin...not bad.

Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Westbranch on August 05, 2016, 05:55:13 PM
can you be a bit more specific as to what you are referring to?
never heard of that name before, there are several to choose from but not one with that name...???
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: binkino on August 05, 2016, 07:15:41 PM
I guess, he is talking about the "Midnite Solar Status Panel" ?
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: SuperTed on August 05, 2016, 07:47:39 PM
I think he is talking about Graham's app.. see http://kb1uas.com/mnsforum/index.php?topic=1589.msg13700#msg13700
I use it on a tablet in a prominent location and it is great for the Family to see where we are at SOC wise

Cheers
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Westbranch on August 05, 2016, 08:02:27 PM
Ya, I can think of at lleast 4  plus the My Midnite option
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Jacotenente on August 06, 2016, 02:47:12 PM
Yes, that is the one...free on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.farrelltonsolar.classic&hl=en

I really like it...esp running three Classics and viewing "System" and "Consumption" dials.
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Westbranch on August 07, 2016, 11:47:32 AM
OK to answer your question, I use that App and shifted away from the MN Local App, both agood, just Graemes as you said has some better features to view the same data..
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Jacotenente on August 09, 2016, 08:33:57 AM
Roger that. Been using it for about two-three weeks now...liking it even more.
- Amazing and smooth operation. I was watching the "Power" dial (w/three classics). The refrigerator cycles on and the dial responds in an instant.
- If you tap on that dial, you can view "Power" (in watts) or "Battery Current". That is neat!
- You MUST have a WBJr to make this APP really work.
- Found all my Classics...did have to use Port 502 + IP address and load each
- Can adjust "Temperature" settings F or C
- "Daily Log Calendar" shows total KW/H harvests per day/month and max battery volts
- It's free...can't change the Classic's operating parameters (but, once they're set up...not really needed)

There is a lot to really like about this APP...may do a review on my YT Channel. Still learning all of it's features...
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Westbranch on August 09, 2016, 11:45:41 AM
try using the Live chart,  I used it to fine tune my EA settng and ABSORB volts...  get the latter too high and the V line will jump up all of a sudden, backed mine off ~.5V and now the line is nice and smooth...
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Graham on August 10, 2016, 01:03:34 PM
If you click on the orange book with a question mark icon on the top right, it will open this web page http://skyetracker.com/classicmonitor/help_en.html (http://skyetracker.com/classicmonitor/help_en.html) that has some basic information on each tab as well as the pvoutput.org upload feature, I also added a share icon in the latest version so you can save snapshots of the live data charts.

Graham
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: binkino on August 10, 2016, 06:12:53 PM
Quote from: Graham on August 10, 2016, 01:03:34 PM
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I also added a share icon in the latest version so you can save snapshots of the live data charts.
Graham

Great thing, saves a lot of work and time! ;)
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Jacotenente on August 11, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
Quote from: Graham on August 10, 2016, 01:03:34 PM
If you click on the orange book with a question mark icon on the top right, it will open this web page http://skyetracker.com/classicmonitor/help_en.html (http://skyetracker.com/classicmonitor/help_en.html) that has some basic information on each tab as well as the pvoutput.org upload feature, I also added a share icon in the latest version so you can save snapshots of the live data charts.

Graham

Great APP Graham! I did a video of it on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL4PDMKibyo Hopefully this generates some downloads.
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Graham on August 12, 2016, 05:26:15 PM
Quote from: Chris DIYer on August 11, 2016, 10:07:13 PM

Great APP Graham! I did a video of it on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL4PDMKibyo Hopefully this generates some downloads.

Thanks Chris, can't wait to get back to shore to watch it, my cell reception is a little spotty at the moment, should be back on land in a couple of days.

Graham.
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Jacotenente on August 13, 2016, 08:06:40 AM
Quote from: Graham on August 12, 2016, 05:26:15 PM
Quote from: Chris DIYer on August 11, 2016, 10:07:13 PM

Great APP Graham! I did a video of it on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL4PDMKibyo Hopefully this generates some downloads.

Thanks Chris, can't wait to get back to shore to watch it, my cell reception is a little spotty at the moment, should be back on land in a couple of days.

Graham.

Roger that...feedback on the video and your APP is really positive. REALLY digging this APP. Safe travels.

Chris
Title: Re: Classic Monitor APP
Post by: Graham on August 16, 2016, 10:55:01 AM
Quote from: Chris DIYer on August 11, 2016, 10:07:13 PM
Great APP Graham! I did a video of it on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL4PDMKibyo Hopefully this generates some downloads.

Thanks for taking the time to do the video, looks great.
I like your other video on how you got started with solar, I did something similar at the cottage except I'm now at one classic and four batteries.

Graham.