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One simple solution is to use a breakout board that supports external power. Just make sure your ESP32 is compatible. This will give you the option of 5v output.

Testing with BrewPiLess, as it seems to be one of the projects that is still actively developed and I have a couple of questions. I intend to use a floating hydrometer for temperature measurements and control. I have a Tilt, but the BPL docs make it sound like Tilt is not recommended. Is an...

Still have any of the BrewPiLess-32 controllers for sale?

Thanks all.... Definitely confirms my suspicions. Appreciate the wisdom and experience of the board.

Looking for some advice here..... I have a custom electric brew panel which will be home to a new EZBoil (DSPR120) regulator. The system leverages RTD PT100 temp sensors. I'd like to record temps throughout the brew process through a charting system (something like Grafana or Thingspeak)...

Sent you a message Curt, although this sounds like what my wife would post if she got a hold of my HBT account. ;)

Thank you Thorrak. All makes perfect sense. Appreciate all that you do for the brewing community.

This is a great project that I am revisiting again after a few years. Thanks for all your efforts Thorrak. I have been attempting to build the solderless version this time. Although the Kasa plugs are properly identified, the Inkbird IBS-TH2 is not. I did some digging, and this sounds like this...

In some of my research on repairing the system, I came across this same recommendation. Seems like not everyone does this, but it is a best practice. And in my case, could have potentially prevented the short. Appreciate everyone's feedback. Helped build back some of the confidence I lost in...

Well, I had an uncomfortable experience last night as I started to get my strike water heated. I have a 240v/50a system that has been working fine for a the last few years. I typically do a simple BIAB so I only use a single element/vessel, but occasionally I will do a 2 or even 3 vessel...

Sorry for the remedial question here, I'm new to yeast reuse. I've read several articles on washing/storing/reusing yeast after a successful brew. That all makes sense to me. It seems a bit unnecessarily tedious to attempt to separate the trub & collect the slurry in a sanitary fashion (a...

As a brewer with a keg system I have a lot of tubing to keep clean. I've noticed the one that seems to need it the most is the soft, pliable, thin hose on my floating dip tube. Since it sits in the wort/beer for extended periods of time it really picks up a stain/smell. I'm curious as to what...

I have a stainless steel immersion chiller that I really like using, however it sits on my element at the bottom of my kettle. I know some people seem fine with this, but I can't help but think this stress is not good on the element. I'm thinking about building a 'hook' of sorts that I can...

Thanks for the feedback folks. I should have clarified when I mentioned going electric - I plan on going with an internal heating element, and not an induction heat source. To the second point, after more research, the "center" bottom drain may not be ideal because of the whirlpooling. It seems...

Bruce, thanks for the link. That is an impressive build! To answer your question, I believe it to be the former. I intend to go with an internal heating element, so I will not have to build a custom induction system. But it is an interesting idea! The only challenge with...