First Prototype Test
Sorry for the lack of posting, but I have been busy! Last weekend I got in all the components for the boards, about 40 different items! I spend most of the weekend populating the 3 PCB’s that make up the controller. One is for temperature interface, one for the AC/DC power supply and outputs to the fan/auger, and one for the main processor.
I had to work out a few bugs to get the controller working, but no major show stopping issues. I ended up putting it in my Traeger 075 today to try out. First try, everything worked! Now I am going to work on the software to get out some big bugs and get a few things working better. I will also be building in network-based updates. After I get all this working, I will be contacting a few people to possibly try one or two units. I will get in touch with you soon!
The specs on the prototype so far include:
- 4 outputs for fan, auger, hot rod, and aux
- 4 thermocouple inputs ( 1 control, 3 meat probes)
- web based interface
- WiFi network connection
- charting of all temperatures
- web control over all parameters and settings
- temperature based alarms
- plug-in replacement for current controller (no special wiring)
- and more…
So here is a bit of eye candy to drool over… (click for bigger pictures)
Looks great Ryan !!! hope I am one of the lucky testers !!
Looks like it is coming along nicly, I think you have a lot of people thinking good thoughts.
Coming together! Ryan, have you been able to tell what the range is like on the WiFi?
Tell me you are gettin close Big Daddy!