It’s starting to come together…
So I wanted to give a quick update on some progress. I have a micro controller I am working with as well as an LCD screen, buttons, prototyping boards…. all sorts of fun. So far things are going good with no major hiccups. I have some of the code for the startup and shutdown sequence done as well as changing the temperatures for all the alarms and setpoints. Its very exciting! If your interested in the details leave me a comment and I will post more information in the forums.
Also, I have started on a design for the controller and hookups. Here is the front:
and here is the back:
Please let me know what you think. This should give you an idea about where I am headed. Unfortunately to have a bigger screen the controller will not be able to be flush mounted, but I will try to make it as small as I can. It should bolt into the same slot as the current controller. As you can see it has a big bright LCD on the front with 5 buttons to control everything, as well as 3 1/8″ jacks for temp gages. On the back there is 4 connectors to directly plug in the Traeger wiring as well as one 1/8″ jack to accept the temp sensor.
More updates this week on the controller progress…