Is it possible to DIY a prewired marine rocker switch panel with a din adapter to replace the itty bitty apex mod? They look nice and the setup would be way easy.
Apex Breakout box
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Yes it is possible. Here is an example of how a fellow used his own parts to make his own breakout box.
www.reef2reef.com
USA - Breakout box for Apex Controller with LED Illuminated Buttons and External Switch connections
This is a custom designed breakout box designed to work with the Neptune Apex aquarium controllers. It contains three illuminated momentary switches, a toggle kill switch, and two external switch inputs (for use with float switches). Included is the breakout box, Y-power cable, mounting...
www.reef2reef.com
Thanks for the response I've looking at that is close. In my new reefer mind....this is what I'm seeing. And at a good price too. This is my first go at anything electrical and I dont know how anything works. Please humor me.
I'm gonna give it a go...How do I make it Apex ready? Does a breakout box need to be? I plan on using a din adapter.
I've watched it several times and the fact that it's not an input device but a command device threw me. An led rocker is yet another story. Watching a YouTube electrician now. Sounds simple...just need to see a panel wired up to make more sense. Visual person only smoke going up is from my brain.
Thanks. Motto is...what doesnt kill you makes you stronger!
Havent even gotten apex up and working yet. Just trying to plan out controller board. Ha this will be a drawn out project obviously
Havent even gotten apex up and working yet. Just trying to plan out controller board. Ha this will be a drawn out project obviously
Would a fuze or relay be needed? Wouldn't think so...
