New AC Infinity clip fans??? WUT?!?!

[LeastExpectedGrower]

Do you really even need a controller if you're a home grower? I've managed with a mechanical timer for my lights for 14 years.

Yes?

Continue to do what you do. The rest of us are perfectly happy with more control over temp/humidity in our tents/small rooms.

Could we 'just use a timer'? Sure, but way easier to dial in a specific temp or humidity range and keep things tighter than. just having a timer. Also the AC-I stuff allows you to run your fans at different speeds depending on conditions.

 

[Tolerance Break]

Do you really even need a controller if you're a home grower? I've managed with a mechanical timer for my lights for 14 years.

No, but my friend has one and im jealous lol

 

[DirtyJerzey]

...Though, I really want a controller that also has a photo/optic sensor so you can set the PPFD or DLI from an actual reading. That's a 'miss' for me on the 69.

Also the fact that they did not increase the port count on the 69 is why i just went with the 67 and have no interest in the 69.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

Do you really even need a controller if you're a home grower? I've managed with a mechanical timer for my lights for 14 years.

Not at all. But having the extra control is nice. Plus, if your a data junky like myself then you get to see pretty graphs.
I grew mechanically for over 10 years whilst just using old fashioned timers. Once i got a tent i felt the need for further control of temps and humidity.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

What is the flawed design issue with the ac infinity tents? Clearly the lights are being produced in China but to ac infinity requirements, I haven't seen anything from another Chinese brand with the halo layouts etc. Basically it's Chinese but not a clone.

I don't have many "flaws" in my AC 3x3. I could understand where someone thinks that a pin hole or 10 will cause an issue (which is a MAJOR debate here) Is there light leaks in the tent? Yes. Huge?, Not Mine. I have zero complaints, and aesthetically its much more attractive to look at then any other cheap tent. I'm leaving Gorilla etc out of this convo.

 

[LeastExpectedGrower]

Also the fact that they did not increase the port count on the 69 is why i just went with the 67 and have no interest in the 69.

I do. On my list for the next 6 months or so. Having WIFI connectivity is a big draw for me as well as the bluetooth.

Though I am a bit perplexed with your comments on ports. My 67 has two ports, but you can't individually program for each. The new 69 has 4 ports, all individually controllable, and if you have something that can share programming, you can also double up and. have two devices share a port/programming.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

I do. On my list for the next 6 months or so. Having WIFI connectivity is a big draw for me as well as the bluetooth.

Though I am a bit perplexed with your comments on ports. My 67 has two ports, but you can't individually program for each. The new 69 has 4 ports, all individually controllable, and if you have something that can share programming, you can also double up and. have two devices share a port/programming.

Oh well then I don't know what i was looking at when I first made that decision. Well damn. Looks like i may be eventually upgrading, again. The WIFI is nice, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. My lack of knowledge of the 2/ 4 ports is. I'm also an impatient one.

Thanks for setting me straight!

 

[LeastExpectedGrower]

Oh well then I don't know what i was looking at when I first made that decision. Well damn. Looks like i may be eventually upgrading, again. The WIFI is nice, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. My lack of knowledge of the 2/ 4 ports is. I'm also an impatient one.

Thanks for setting me straight!

Just wanted to make sure the right info was out there. I actually went back and looked at the specs and manual to verify. They've moved over to USB connections instead of 4 pin molex which will take 'dongles' to work with many of the AC-I fans though.

For me the WIFI thing is a bonus because I currently run a different hygrometer/thermometer in my tent specifically so I can check the conditions during the day (when I'm at the office, or out and about)...Though I can't make adjustments based on that data at this point. It would be nice to change fan settings or adjustments at will if I find that my tent isn't doing what it normally does...and it would make for one less bit of gear hanging in my tent.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

Just wanted to make sure the right info was out there. I actually went back and looked at the specs and manual to verify. They've moved over to USB connections instead of 4 pin molex which will take 'dongles' to work with many of the AC-I fans though.

For me the WIFI thing is a bonus because I currently run a different hygrometer/thermometer in my tent specifically so I can check the conditions during the day (when I'm at the office, or out and about)...Though I can't make adjustments based on that data at this point. It would be nice to change fan settings or adjustments at will if I find that my tent isn't doing what it normally does...and it would make for one less bit of gear hanging in my tent.

I was looking the other week at it and could have swore I read just two ports. When you called me out, I also went back and confirmed that I was waay off. I did know the USB-C switch, and i whole heartedly welcome that one. Bummer ill need an adapter for my Cloudline 6. But thats minor.