Let me correct myself. The Chinese uno works fine. I have a Chinese nano but was unable to get the newest build to load as it said there was not enough space. Also the pin out seems different
Hi guys
I have created a GitHub repository with all files fro ArdBir NANO version including Eagle schematic and PCB
You have two building options: one with LCD mounted component side and other one solder side !
https://github.com/arzaman/Open-ArdBir-NANO
enjoy and let me know your feedback
br
Davide
I have a PCB for this project made from the drawings and I'll build it up over the next couple of months.
There a number of things I like to ask about,
What's the best way to mount it all in a enclosure/box? Are there any pictures?
The small display, do I just cut a matching hole in the enclosure and push the LCD into it?
There seem to be two possible sets of buttons a matrix membrane and real buttons.
How would I mount the matrix membrane so I could press its keys?
Or
If I use real buttons how do I connect them to the arduino?
Many thanks. Aamcle
My friend, who runs a small company in Taiwan, has manufactured a small batch of ArdBir compatible boards. Instead of using Arduino Uno, he uses Arduino Mega, which has much more memory built-in.
If anybody is interested in it, I can provide more information.
Here is a tutorial of how I build my Ardbir
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=568549
Its still not 100% complete yet, I'm currently building the rest of the control panel, SSR, plugs, element etc
Here is a tutorial of how I build my Ardbir
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=568549
Its still not 100% complete yet, I'm currently building the rest of the control panel, SSR, plugs, element etc
Nice post and tutorial but I really don't understand so much effort to produce PCB at home when with few dollars you can ask one of the dozen PCB service and get ready made at home
Davide
Let me tell the whole story about the ArdBir "clone".
In May 2015, a group of home brewers in Taiwan, where I am from, discussed about making Open ArdBir by their own. They wanted to reduce the cost and lower the barrier as well. Possibility of improvement was also discussed. Knowing the original Open ArdBir had used almost all 32K flash of Uno, Mega was the way to go. We (I was one of them) concluded that Open ArdBir had almost everything for brewing. The only things left might be User Interface and Wireless capability. However, unless migrating from Arduino to Raspberry Pi with a 7 inch touchable LCD, there is limited space of improvement in User Interface. Wireless capability was more desired, then.
One of the members who runs a company which has the ability to make the PCB boards decided to make a batch of them. Including Mega upgrade, ports for bluetooth and WiFi module are also available.
I, as a software engineer, contributed a little in this project. It's a shame that I couldn't make the original AriBir sketch to support wireless easily, so I decided to re-implement the sketch. The result software is named BrewManiac, which is to honor the name of the home-brew group in Taiwan- Homebrew Maniac.
The sketch has been finished for a while, but I don't yet have a chance for a test drive. Therefore, I haven't shared in this forum.
The maker of the PCB has sent me the prototype of his production, and I've tested Open Ardbir and BrewManiac with bluetooth functionality on it. I will post the picture under the agreement of him later.
Well, a cheap mega is $10, and the BT module is less then $5. Is there any reason your software wouldn't work with any of the existing shields? have you re written pin outputs and such, or is the new shield directed at accommodating the BT adapter and WiFi?
Hey,
Somebody know how to set JoeFarmer software for HW ArdBir NANO pcb from mysorby ?
Or just better will be to make JoeFarmer PCB and use his version ?
OK, Your version is nice
But maybe could you tell me replacements for your MOSFETs ?
I can't get them here in Poland
LM is not problem, but I can't get BUK9275-100A and SI2302CDS-T1-E3 .
Maybe some IRL type will fit ?
I don't need to power pump from board, I just need voltage to drive SSR for Heat element and classical relay for pump.
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