DIN 1/32 temperature controller

[cantonn11]

Would it be possible to convert an analog Smokin It smoker to digital controls by making a cutout on the analog faceplate and fitting a DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller in the cutout hole?  If the DIN 1/32 controller is successfully installed in the cutout, the edges around the controller would be waterproofed by applying caulk.  The DIN 1/32 controller would be wired to bypass switch (used for switching power between analog and new digital controller), SSR, and thermocouple (for temperature sensing).

Link to Auber 1/32 controller: https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14

 

[old sarge]

I have two suggestions.
1. Read the information at the following link.  I have selected one page but there are 9 total.
2. Purchase the smoker and do as you want.
https://www.smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1287.45

 

[Lonzinomaker]

It would be possible to put it in a cutout, but i think the heat would be too much for it.  You also still have to put a relay/ssr in somewhere.

 

[cantonn11]

I have two suggestions.
1. Read the information at the following link.  I have selected one page but there are 9 total.
2. Purchase the smoker and do as you want.
https://www.smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1287.45

I am probably buying either the Smokin it 2D or 3D.  I see the possibility of using the Auber DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller to replace the stock digital temperature controller if the stock controller fails outside the warranty period and I am not willing pay over $200 for a new stock controller.  The Auber DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller is cheaper at $36.98 vs $269.99 for a replacement stock digital controller. 

The modification would be on a digital Smokin It smoker unit by removing the circuit board from the digital controller plastic enclosure.  A DIN 1/32 sized cutout would be made on the stock digital controller enclosure.  The DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller would be snapped in to the cutout in the plastic enclosure.  The Auber DIN 1/32 PID controller would then be connected to the existing SSR, temperature sensor, and power supply. 

 

[old sarge]

Enjoy!  It will be interesting to read about.  Looking forward to your first after purchase and smoke post.

 

[JC in GB]

If you can do your own wiring, you can DIY a PID control system for a minimum amount of $$.

You can get a controller, thermocouple, and SSR for under $20 from aliexpress

I use the REX C100 controller for most of my prototype thermal control projects.

JC