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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #45 on: March 24, 2015, 12:32:05 AM »
Run Roe!  :)
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #46 on: March 24, 2015, 01:07:02 AM »
She be back to normal in a couple of days when my new SSR arrives.  ;)
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #47 on: March 24, 2015, 06:29:09 PM »
All part of R&D, I guess!  At least you found out early-on in the process!
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #48 on: March 25, 2015, 11:29:22 PM »
I more happy it was a simple failure that didn't result in a fire during a critical smoke. At least I learned a lesson not to put heat sensitive devices near the heating element.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #49 on: March 26, 2015, 07:02:18 PM »
I more happy it was a simple failure that didn't result in a fire during a critical smoke. At least I learned a lesson not to put heat sensitive devices near the heating element.

When I look back at your initial install pics, I smacked my head and couldn't believe I didn't catch that either!  Must have been a real "duh" moment when you saw what happened! :o :-[
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #50 on: March 28, 2015, 01:06:13 AM »
Well, I knew it would be warm back there... Just didn't know "how" warm. Oh well... only a $10 loss.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #51 on: March 28, 2015, 02:52:03 AM »
Tony,

Very impressive project, It has been a long time since I have broken out a soldering iron and built something like this!

Congrats, lots of work!

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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #52 on: March 28, 2015, 08:54:10 PM »
Thanks Greg... It is a fun project to play around with. And it's more useful to me than an Auber.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #53 on: March 29, 2015, 09:29:38 PM »
I got my new SSR mounted today in a location it hopefully won't melt this time. Here are some pictures of my new setup.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #54 on: April 01, 2015, 07:57:13 AM »
Good job with the heatermeter.

Now this is more my speed than the Auber, I may have to join you on this journey.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #55 on: April 01, 2015, 11:02:04 PM »
I have a 2nd unit built and am willing to sell it. If you don't want to mess around with the building process send me a private message and we can talk about price. It's not cheap to build but it's neat and full of features.
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #56 on: April 02, 2015, 07:42:58 AM »
Appreciate the offer, it's already too late for me.  I ordered the PCB already, LoL.

This should be a lot cheaper for me to build than an Auber purchase.  I have access to most of the standard components, will just need to get some of the surface mount ones and more specific items like the control button/probe connections.  I have a raspberry pi lying around my house not doing anything and a few maverick probes.

How did you get in touch with Tom Kole?  Want to get one of his cases.

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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #57 on: April 02, 2015, 08:28:25 PM »
Also, is there a thread for switching the blower over to the SSR control?  Don't have any of the stuff yet, wanted to do some reading.

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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #58 on: April 03, 2015, 12:43:57 AM »
You can private message Tom Kole on the HeaterMeter forum for a case.

I can help you with the SSR control. Not much to it other than the wiring and which one to purchase. I think I had the details in this thread?
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Re: Building HeaterMeter PID - DIY
« Reply #59 on: April 03, 2015, 06:31:46 AM »
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I can help you with the SSR control. Not much to it other than the wiring and which one to purchase. I think I had the details in this thread?

Talking more on the software side about setting up to heat instead of cool.  Is that pretty easy as far entering the settings for it?

I think I have the exact same SSR as you on hand already from my christmas lights project.

Do you think mounting underneath is the only option?  I was considering mounting on the side up top close to where you put the dpdt switch and trying to get my first two pieces of insulation on the inside of it.
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