I have 3 non apex feeders and 2 returns connected to EB832 but on a battery backup UPS on said outlet. If the outlet cuts power to the returns, they just turn right back on... SO, I need to press the feed button on the pumps. I have 1 outlet rigged to a relay, that when power is applied, closes the feeder button on the pumps. It needs about a 1-2 second pulse to enter feed mode.
Then, I need to do the same thing to another outlet to trigger a pulse on a different outlet that presses the button on the other feeder, preferably a short while after the return turns off.
I would like the feed timer to be about 5 minutes, but really doesn't matter, as I can turn the gyre/powerheads back on in code, but the returns have hardcoded 10 minute timer from the feeder.
I can't figure out how to say if FEEDA or FEEDB is activated, then pulse relay for return, and pulse relay for feeder... I want to drive with a timer a few times a day, as well as push feedA/B button to perform a manual frozen food feeding.
I got close with OSC function and WHEN ON > 3 seconds, then off, but it doesn't work as expected.
*I write C code for a living, this is not obvious to me, very odd syntax. I just want some WHILE, IF, THEN loops, and timer checks...
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