PID Controller Build

[NewBuilder]

I originally wanted to build my controller for a gas smoker project I was working on, thanks to https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/digital-temp-mod.232758/ and https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/members/glenwillits.101101/. I figured I may want to use it for a electric smoker and upgraded the wiring and put the heat sink on the outside. It works great on my new Dyna-Glo electric smoker. It was an enjoyable project.

 

[FenHoglore]

NICE build... I just got a Auber SMD200A PID and I like your setup... Where did you get that box? My plan is to build a 220v unit.

 

[NewBuilder]

NICE build... I just got a Auber SMD200A PID and I like your setup... Where did you get that box? My plan is to build a 220v unit.

I got the box from amazon, LeMotech ABS Plastic Electrical Project Case Power Junction Box. I'm happy with the setup. What are you building?

 

[FenHoglore]

My plan is to build a new smoker out of wood, using a 220vac heating element, under PID control. The "fire box" will be lined with ceramic tiles.

 

[JC in GB]

My plan is to build a new smoker out of wood, using a 220vac heating element, under PID control. The "fire box" will be lined with ceramic tiles.

Have you decided on a controller to use?

JC

 

[choochooman442]

Nice build on the PID control box.
I built mine using a PID and SSR kit I found on eBay for $25.00 and set it up with 120vac inlet and outlet receptacles. The box is a Cantex one you can find at big box store or electrical supply house or Amazon.

Here's one for$16.00 !

Digital LCD PID REX-C100 Temperature Controller SSR 40A K Thermocouple Heat Sink | eBay

Output Current: 40A. K Thermocouple Probe Cable. Max.40A SSR. 1 Max.40A SSR. Detective temperature r-ange: 0 to 400℃. Temperature r-ang :0～400℃. Length: 1M. Resolution: 14 bit.

www.ebay.com

 

[JC in GB]

Here are some controllers I built a couple years ago. Still going strong. I use them on my electric and charcoal smokers.

 

[JC in GB]

I originally wanted to build my controller for a gas smoker project I was working on, thanks to https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/digital-temp-mod.232758/ and https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/members/glenwillits.101101/. I figured I may want to use it for a electric smoker and upgraded the wiring and put the heat sink on the outside. It works great on my new Dyna-Glo electric smoker. It was an enjoyable project.

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Very neat wiring... I should take a lesson..

 

[FenHoglore]

Have you decided on a controller to use?

JC

Hi JC, I now have a Auber smd-200a. I now have most of my parts... one of the hardest to find, is time... lol

 

[flatbroke]

Looks great

 

[NewBuilder]

Nice build on the PID control box.
I built mine using a PID and SSR kit I found on eBay for $25.00 and set it up with 120vac inlet and outlet receptacles. The box is a Cantex one you can find at big box store or electrical supply house or Amazon.

Here's one for$16.00 !

Digital LCD PID REX-C100 Temperature Controller SSR 40A K Thermocouple Heat Sink | eBay

Output Current: 40A. K Thermocouple Probe Cable. Max.40A SSR. 1 Max.40A SSR. Detective temperature r-ange: 0 to 400℃. Temperature r-ang :0～400℃. Length: 1M. Resolution: 14 bit.

www.ebay.com

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I like your setup.

 

[choochooman442]

I like your setup.

Thanks, I enjoy building as much as cooking.

 

[Steve H]

Nice build!

 

[rlp847]

Some really great looking builds on this site. I’m jealous of the consistency some of you are getting with your PIDs. I have an MES 30 with an Inkbird 106VH, it doesn’t seem to matter what I do settings-wise nothing changes. I have a couple different sensors coming tomorrow in case that’s the issue, but setting it at 225 and attempting with AT or manual (starting with P at 1, I and D at 0) the curves in my monitoring app are consistently wide. First off, my probes are showing it goes from 267-303, again, changing anything has no impact, it just cycles and keeps that same wave. Bad PID? Could I have something hooked up wrong? Bad sensor?

 

[choochooman442]

Nice build!

Thanks Steve