- Dec 27, 2022
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I like my new Masterbuilt electric smoker but the analog temperature dial is annoying. So, I built a generic PID temperature controller using the Inkbird itc-106VH. Looking inside the box, the controller is on the right, the SSR and heatsink in the middle, outlet and AC module on the left. There is a fan that blows through the SSR heatsink keeping it cool to a nice 89F.
No modifications needed on the smoker, it simply plugs into the outlet on the controller and I turn up the analog knob dial to high and let the Inkbird cycle the outlet off/on to keep the smoker at the right temperature.
Here is a helpful wiring diagram for the itc-100VH but that is identical to the 106 version.
Next up will be a small sheet metal "roof" over the control box to keep it dry during light rain.
No modifications needed on the smoker, it simply plugs into the outlet on the controller and I turn up the analog knob dial to high and let the Inkbird cycle the outlet off/on to keep the smoker at the right temperature.
Here is a helpful wiring diagram for the itc-100VH but that is identical to the 106 version.
Next up will be a small sheet metal "roof" over the control box to keep it dry during light rain.
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