Auber PID

[johnnytex]

Look over in Gadgets and Gizmos. My program setting are there.

 

[DivotMaker]

Tex was kind enough to write a nice review of the Auber - very informative!  Here's the link to check out!

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1041.0

 

[Greenesway]

We used the PID today with some success.  The temps were all over the place and we had to adjust a few times as this was our first attempt but we made it through.  I think bi-passing the orginial thermostat like Tex did might be the answer.  I may try that to see if it helps.  I also may not have had the Auber programed correctly but I will try it again and I hope I will get better results. It seems no matter what I do the food still comes out great and everyone enjoys it so that is a good ending!

 

[johnnytex]

If your temps were all over the place, you should bypass the controller.
It is very easy.
I did jerky today at 160-140 and had temp swings of only +-3 deg.

 

[BHamel]

I will be posting a pdf with a simplified set of instructions soon.  They will be geared towards the use of the pid with a smokin-it smoker.  I know the unit has an output for a smoke generator (not needed on the smokin-it), and you can use it with or without the meat thermometer.  I will try to make the instructions as easy and informative as possible. 

Thanks,
Ben

 

[es1025]

Thanks Ben.  I am very tempted to make the plunge on a pid.

 

[DivotMaker]

That'll be great, Ben!  I'm seriously considering upgrading to a #3 next spring, and I think the Auber will be a must.  Like I've said before, I just can't justify it for the #1 - it does a great job with temp.  I guess that's just due to the small volume that has to be heated; lots more airspace to heat and cool in those big 'ol #3s!

 

[es1025]

Ben
When you are putting the simplified instruction together can you add a section for bypassing the thermostat in order to achieve temps above 250.
step by step pictures would help as well.

 

[shomesmoke]

johnnytex,  I am seeing the lack of smoke also, have you tried the amps yet? I wonder if there will be enough air or draft for it to create smoke.

 

[johnnytex]

shomesmoke

I have not tried the AMPS yet. I have found that if you use 3 or 4 small 1 oz chunks, you get a great smoke.

 

[shomesmoke]

Thanks tex I will try some smaller chunks I usually use 2 ounce pieces I will split them down some and give that a try.

 

[Thin Blue]

Do you need to set the code each time you BQ or does the PID have an onboard
battery that saves the code?

 

[DivotMaker]

Hey Thin - good to hear from you again!

 

[Thin Blue]

HEY, congrats Mr. Moderator 

 

[johnnytex]

It has a battery.

 

[Thin Blue]

Great, thank you. 

 

[Thin Blue]

So that's what PID means
proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID controller)

 

[DivotMaker]

So that's what PID means
proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID controller)

Ha!  I'm glad I wasn't the only one who didn't know that when we started this whole "PID" discussion! ;D

 

[Thin Blue]

Sounds better than this

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). 

 

[DivotMaker]

Lord, yes! ???