benjammn
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Just received this today. Here are some unboxing pics. A Video will come with extra pics later.
Tappecue WiFi Thermometer
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Paul Case Luca
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... tic ... toc ... tic ... toc. ???
DivotMaker
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No hurry, Ben, but I think there's some interest in your review! ;D What, are you on a break??? lol!! Looks like a cool unit - gonna definitely check it out!
DivotMaker
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Thanks, Ben - we like teasers! ;D Checked out the website; very cool unit. Just don't know if I could justify the $$ until I see a review. The Maverick is my friend, and I wouldn't want him to feel like I didn't need him anymore. 
benjammn
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/7r2yfek1rxh6vi5/2014-02-05%2006.39.54.mp4 Just starter/teaser video. Like I said something is up with my laptop that it wasn't accepting the drivers or recognising the USB....has something to do with version of .NET that isn't installed on the computer. I will setup the unit on my desktop and make a newer video with it in full action. Sparing you the details of the install.
DivotMaker
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Good start on the vid, Ben! And yes, it's true you can never have too many thermometers for backup! :
benjammn
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OK here is a better video for you to ingest.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j1eynz07encuopi/20140208_142032.mp4
My very first thoughts on this is that the temp intervals need to be shortened and I don't know just yet how to get that done. Overall the test is showing a very promising piece of equipment to add to the tool arsenal.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j1eynz07encuopi/20140208_142032.mp4
My very first thoughts on this is that the temp intervals need to be shortened and I don't know just yet how to get that done. Overall the test is showing a very promising piece of equipment to add to the tool arsenal.
DivotMaker
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Cool gadget, Ben. I'm on the jury, and we're still out until we see more evidence. 
benjammn
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi7klohhw8c708w/2014-02-09%2020.13.08.mp4
Ok here goes first round of testing with the Tappecue. Kinda excited to see how well it does compared to the ET733. I really like seeing the temps on my phone. So sweet.
While the ET733 is much better with the range, I still have lost connection in my room. Which isn't very far at all. But it does pick up after a few seconds, so pretty great overall.
Tappecue is showing 3 deg difference in chamber probe temp (lower) than the maverick. I got an email back already today in regards to the intervals. They are set to 30sec intervals but can be set to as low as 20sec. So I changed that on mine. No way to cal the unit as of right now. But they did offer good news that graphing will be coming directly to the app. So that is some exciting news.
So today I have a pork loin cut in 2 brined overnight and rubbed. 1 with Famous Dave's and 1 with a local competitors rub (see photo) that I have never tried before. Hope it is good. Also in the smoker is a small butt around 7.5lbs or so that I have my basic rub on.
Interesting thing is while I was typing this, I received an email notification that my smoker was above the max temp setting and within a few seconds I heard the belch. NOW THAT IS COOL! Toy or not this is pretty slick.
I will video more a little later in the smoke.
Ok here goes first round of testing with the Tappecue. Kinda excited to see how well it does compared to the ET733. I really like seeing the temps on my phone. So sweet.
While the ET733 is much better with the range, I still have lost connection in my room. Which isn't very far at all. But it does pick up after a few seconds, so pretty great overall.
Tappecue is showing 3 deg difference in chamber probe temp (lower) than the maverick. I got an email back already today in regards to the intervals. They are set to 30sec intervals but can be set to as low as 20sec. So I changed that on mine. No way to cal the unit as of right now. But they did offer good news that graphing will be coming directly to the app. So that is some exciting news.
So today I have a pork loin cut in 2 brined overnight and rubbed. 1 with Famous Dave's and 1 with a local competitors rub (see photo) that I have never tried before. Hope it is good. Also in the smoker is a small butt around 7.5lbs or so that I have my basic rub on.
Interesting thing is while I was typing this, I received an email notification that my smoker was above the max temp setting and within a few seconds I heard the belch. NOW THAT IS COOL! Toy or not this is pretty slick.
I will video more a little later in the smoke.
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DivotMaker
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Looking good, Ben! Did you use the pork butt brine, or the loin brine? Just curious...
DivotMaker
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Not much difference, except for 1/2 Tsp. of curing salt in the loin brine, and I don't add the cayenne.
DivotMaker
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I'll be interested in how it tastes; I actually haven't used it on a loin! 
DivotMaker
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Nice vids, Ben! I see what you mean about your faceplate!!
benjammn
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Yeah kinda disappointed about that deal, I thought that the clear tape was just a protective shipping tape, oh how I was wrong but I couldn't help it, needed to get to that rust which is still there.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jc23miqij0sypls/2014-02-09%2023.02.01.mp4
LOL video overload for you guys
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jc23miqij0sypls/2014-02-09%2023.02.01.mp4
LOL video overload for you guys
