Masterbuilt 30" PID controller for $30.00 !! OH YA H!!

[avfordguy]

You can build your own PID controller for less than 30 bucks...


Here is the parts list, and where to get them


AMAZON- URBEST type K thermocouples 2 in a package 30 inch 800c $6.25


AMAZON- Bluesky SSR-25DA 3-32v DC solid state relay $7.89


AMAZON- ZJCHAO 5v dc 2000ma power supply $5.49



TOMTOP.COM


4.8x4.8x8.5 cm digital PID controller heating only  $11.60 includes shipping!



If you need a wire diagram, please PM me or send me an email..



here is the setup.....on you tube     https://youtu.be/p6mWDmhW8KE

 

[madtownmonkey]

I have a spare pi 0 around. I am going to try to integrate the heater meter into my MES 40 bluetooth smoker. I am wondering if I can come up with a cool way to turn on the cold smoker attachment. I'll try to post more when I get things up and running (or at least start construction)

 

[avfordguy]

This setup only works with the cold smoker attachment it will NOT work with the chip loader, my masterbuilt cold smoker has its own power switch snd seperate cord

 

[bbqwillie]

This setup only works with the cold smoker attachment it will NOT work with the chip loader, my masterbuilt cold smoker has its own power switch snd seperate cord

 And the A-MAZE-N, I bet.

 

[crankybuzzard]

If anyone does this mod, I would highly suggest enclosing the 110 volt connections. The electrical tape isn't sufficient protection from little fingers, or accident prone pit masters.

 

[bbqwillie]

If anyone does this mod, I would highly suggest enclosing the 110 volt connections. The electrical tape isn't sufficient protection from little fingers, or accident prone pit masters.

I definitely agree with this.

 

[dr k]

If anyone does this mod, I would highly suggest enclosing the 110 volt connections. The electrical tape isn't sufficient protection from little fingers, or accident prone pit masters.

I was thinking the same thing coveing over the screw terminals or getting it in a box but able to breathe and keep cool. Plus I'd make it plug and play so it's inside when not used. In the pic below my heating element access screw holes came strippedg fom MB from over tightening so I took the rubber insulation of the back of the plate and stretched the holes over the screw heads so they don't get worse and I can pull it off to periodically check the connections.

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• dr k
• Nov 5, 2016

-Kurt