This page collects links to instructions for tasks that span multiple class meetings.

The primary tasks are

• Assemble the structure and flow loop
• Provide DC power, and wire the sensors and solenoid valves
• Fabricate the sensors
• Calibrate the salinity sensor
• Control salinity
• Calibrate the temperature sensor
• Control temperature

Additional information on programming is available from the following links

• MATLAB Programming
• Arduino Programming and Hardware Interfacing
• Serial-enabled LCD

• Control of Fish Tank Salinity
  • Fabrication of the salinity sensor| (slides)
  • Calibrate the salinity sensor
  • Use Mass Balance Models to predict changes needed to control salinity
  • Control Salinity
• Control of Fish Tank Temperature
  • Temperature sensor fabrication and calibration
  • Instructions on fabrication of the fish tank heater
  • Temperature control