Bent Nail 2.0
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been a while since I did anything with this. since I am adding the mash stirring paddle I decided to add the control to the system. while I was at it, decided to rewire the cludge for the heat exchanger. (it is sharing an output with the Herms heater) This required adding a 3rd DIO module as well as an update to the software.
just have to mount it and wire it in to the rest of the system
just have to mount it and wire it in to the rest of the system
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Way over my head!
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basically the DIO module turns the relays on and off. the brewing software sends commands to the DIO module via ethernet. allows you to remote control just about anything. it can also be used as input. so sensors and switches. that model doesnt do analog.
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Where did you pick up that element? Looks interesting.
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Dernord is one of favorite brands. good quality and not crazy expensive.
they make ones from 3k-9k watts
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VYZBYRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Redid the mixer. The connection to it before was just a cross pin that hit the "D" on the drive shaft of the motor. Did not really work too well. So i bought a small pulley, that was actually designed to mount to the shaft. And connected the mixer assembly to that.
Old setup
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Mixer Video
Old setup
New setup
Mixer Video
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Wow i am impressed! I enjoy reading what you are doing, I wish i was handy like this.
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thanks, lol. not as pretty as it was in mind. but when all you have is a drill press and an angle grinder. you make due, lol.
Hm, I can plainly also see a wood chisel there. You have more tools than you think...thanks, lol. not as pretty as it was in mind. but when all you have is a drill press and an angle grinder. you make due, lol.
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for wood, yes lol.
I really want a 3 axis milling machine. nothing as big as a bridgport, but something to shape metal would be fun.
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So i got to use this setup this weekend. Worked as well as i thought it would. Stired the mash and kept things flowing better than when I didn't have it.
The motor never really got that hot. Pretty amazing for a $16 gear motor.
The motor never really got that hot. Pretty amazing for a $16 gear motor.
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Redid the steam condenser again. This should work better. The previous one didn't mist as much as spray so alot of steam so escaped.
the old system only had one sprayer at the top as well, so the steam could escape. hoping with this crossfire setup, it will not be able to.
the old system only had one sprayer at the top as well, so the steam could escape. hoping with this crossfire setup, it will not be able to.
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