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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : Micromite stable/mature enough ?

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atmega8

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Joined: 19/11/2013
Location: Germany
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Posted: 04:36am 06 Oct 2014
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Hi ,

would like to let a micromite to control the temperature of my
expansive Aqua Tank/fishtank.

Any suggestions if micromite/mmbasic is stable enough?
May the use of the watchdog give more reliability?

THX
 
plasma
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Joined: 08/04/2012
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Posts: 437
Posted: 04:49am 06 Oct 2014
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If the powersource stable and without spike from
Switching some relais or other connected things
I would say yes its solid and runs over years.
 
WhiteWizzard
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Joined: 05/04/2013
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: 09:58am 06 Oct 2014
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@atmega8

Several members have posted stories here regarding having had their MicroMites running for several months without issues.

I personally have many MicroMites around the home doing various things 24/7.
I always include a software WatchDog in situations where it is important that the MicroMite keep running.

As Plasma says, ensure a good supply; and relevant isolation if required to control mains powered devices.

So I really don't see any issue for you using a MicroMite driving your aquatic set-up.

There are enough people here to help you out if you need assistance - most of us are friendly enough

WW
 
TassyJim

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Joined: 07/08/2011
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Posted: 12:22pm 06 Oct 2014
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My coffee machine controller has been running without any problems for a couple of months.
The only thing I forgot to do was to set OPTION AUTORUN ON
I had the power off briefly and forgot to check that it had started.
I will put a slow pulsing LED on it so I can see at a glance that it is working.

I have a maximite environmental monitor that has not been touched for 333.5 days so I think that MMBasic is reasonably stable.

Jim
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