Kansas Temp Controller, Flashed w/ STC-1000+, Fahrenheit Display

Are you going to make another run of controllers?

Yep, working on a batch of 50. Add your email to the list on the website and I'll send you a note when they're ready. Thanks!


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I am already on your email list but any idea of lead time?

Should have them done by the week of the 23rd at the latest, hopefully sooner than that. I'm traveling a bunch this month for work and some weddings, so won't have much free time to work on these, unfortunately. Sorry for the wait!


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Just hooked mine up.... freezer is purring along at 63 degrees..


Nice! Now I'm downloading and printing the manual... why do that first?

I got my freezer today.
Just missing one key component to help me getting my process dialed in.


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Holdin her steady cap'n

Quick question the .xlsx does not work for me in apache openoffice. Can you make it available in another format for those of us who don't have MS office? Like maybe just as *.xls. Not sure this would help but I'm hoping.

That is what I did with the power cord and temp. probe. Both can be unplugged from the box.

I'm still waiting to purchase

Also waiting to purchase!

JINKS said:

Quick question the .xlsx does not work for me in apache openoffice. Can you make it available in another format for those of us who don't have MS office? Like maybe just as *.xls. Not sure this would help but I'm hoping.

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here it is in .xls format. Hope this works for you!

yep, Nope Thank you for trying though. Don't know what openoffice's problem is but it no likey.
Ignore DU meter in center top. I'm one of those that likes to keep an eye on my upload download speeds.

The next batch of these controllers will go on sale tomorrow evening at 7:00CST at this page:

http://www.blackboxbrew.com/store/the-black-box

Also, since I'm an official sponsor now, I started this thread so we can continue this conversation outside of the "for sale" forum. Please direct any questions/discussion about these controllers to that thread. Thanks guys!

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/black-box-fermentation-temperature-controller-480058/

I need your help. I finally got a chance to plug in the controller I brought from you. It worked for the first 5 mins and then nothing. No lights in the display no reset. Can you help. [email protected] thanks...



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suric said:

I need your help. I finally got a chance to plug in the controller I brought from you. It worked for the first 5 mins and then nothing. No lights in the display no reset. Can you help. [email protected] thanks...



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Yes I can! Sorry to hear this, Suric, but no worries; I built this first batch of these controllers with an 8A fuse, only to find that many fridges need a 10A fuse (all later batches were built with the 10A fuse). Please PM me your address and I'll send you the updated fuse. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I promise it's an easy fix!


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R.Walk 126 North Main St. Nazareth Pa. 18064. Thanks for the quick response. How does the fuse get installed?


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suric said:

Thanks for the quick response. How does the fuse get installed?


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Here's a quick video on replacing the fuse: http://youtu.be/fTaHf3kDqiI

Thank you for the video. I'll wait now for the fuse. My freezer is done until I get the replacement.


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suric said:

Thank you for the video. I'll wait now for the fuse. My freezer is done until I get the replacement.


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Shipped. I sent the tracking # to your email address.

Thanks, and apologies again for the inconvenience!

Will

FYI you can get a 2 pack of 10A slow blow fuses at Radio Shack for a few bucks and be running in no time. I had the same issue with mine and Will pointed this out to me and offered to ship me a fuse. It was easier and faster for all involved to just grab one on the way home one night.

Edit: didn't see the 11 pages... Or the website.

I need the web site for the controller direction and set up. Anyone have this information? I'd appreciate it.


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Blackboxbrew.com

Nice!


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Will there be another batch soon?

Mine is still rocking away keeping my freezer at 64 degrees....

Sold out in 4 minutes... So when I saw my calendar reminder at 1:06 I was PO'd

This sucks... Damn having to work! I will pay an extra 10 bucks if you Wana throw one together right quick!

Worth it. I love mine. I was going for a second but decided to let another enjoy their first. Being late to order also allows me to act like I was being noble.

Can I preorder? I'll send money in advance of build and delivery. PM me?

^^+1^^

This is the second time I have missed out by being home too late. In this case I got home at 2:15 eastern time, went to order one, and missed out. Could you set up an option for us to pre-order them so we are guaranteed one even if we can't babysit the PC???

+2

Have a buddy that would also like the pre-order route as well.

I don't think wilconrad is still following this thread , but I emailed him about pre-orders. He said he was not currently planning on doing pre-orders but would let me know if that changes. So if he changes his mind I will post it on this thread.

May the homebrew gods be in your favor.

I have gotten ~10 of these from a friend who got them in a " grab bag " auction. They are the 240 version , so I am replacing the relay which can handle 20 amps. I am not trying to hijack any threads , I was going to make a couple for myself and put the rest on ebay. The ones I am making look different. If your interested pm me. Otherwise keep a look out on ebay in the coming weeks.

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I have gotten ~10 of these from a friend who got them in a " grab bag " auction. They are the 240 version , so I am replacing the relay which can handle 20 amps. I am not trying to hijack any threads , I was going to make a couple for myself and put the rest on ebay. The ones I am making look different. If your interested pm me. Otherwise keep a look out on ebay in the coming weeks.

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It is not the relays you need to replace, but the transformer.

That, and the relays are rated for >10A, but the PCB/system is not.


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It is not the relays you need to replace, but the transformer.

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As far as the transformer goes, if you half the input you will half the output. The relay circuit is getting ~6VDC . I have replaced the relays and it has been working without issue.

The relays I bought just happened to be 20A rated. I am not using, or suggesting, them( STC 1000) to be used out of their current specifications. Although the board has sufficient sized lands on the relay contact side to handle more current.

Not trying to step on anyone's toes here, I just happen to have these temp units sitting around.