Ok, a detailed 'what I want' list. I would like to have a controller automate some systems, while also allowing me to control macros manually.
For example: I have 6 different lights that come on during the day to simulate the rise and set of the sun. I would like the controller to turn these lights on in sequence at specific times of the day. This is the primary goal that I am striving for.
A secondary goal that I have for the controller would be to execute macros only when I want. Example: during a water change I would like to have the heaters turn off, the return pump turn off, and the top off pump turn off, I would then like to be able to run a different macro after I have finished the water change to reverse these steps.
All of the lighiting systems are 120 V AC, as is the return pump. I can get specific electrical information if that is required. Right now I do not know much about relays, so if there were something that I could simply plug the lighting ballasts into that could be controlled that would be best. I can learn about relays and connecting them if I have to. I am familliar enough with working with electricity to have done all of the wiring in the basement remodel that I did.
Thank you again and again for your patience and your help so far.
Brett
Using a controller to adjust the heat would be a nice feature, but is not critical as the heaters themselves have thermostats onboard.