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  1. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Thanks for taking a look. This would be set up but also running all day during the brew day for that reason also. I could adjust things on the fly like you mentioned. Most interested in if there is a different or better way to do same thing. Just learning script as this is my first one. My...
  2. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    This is a script to run on a workspace just for adding in recipe prep variables. I know the variables may change but does anyone see problems with this script? I am mainly interested if something needs changed to use in brew day script. The "" are global variables and all others are element...
  3. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Yes, you have to set all elements up in a workspace. There are not preset workspaces or pre-configured interfaces. You will also need some knowledge of electronics and wiring up relays and power supplies. It's not a plug and play solution. I think the software is great and the support has...
  4. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Have narrowed it down to Alarm Element and something wrong with wiring. All else working now. Thanks for all the help.
  5. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Have narrowed this down, it disconnects and never reconnects after adding elements. I have tried on barrel connector with 9v and also hard wired 24vdc from control board. Always happends when adding some type of element. If I reinstall the software, upload a saved config file, and add a new...
  6. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Its the ethernet shield I assume. I have tried to power it with 24v this morning with no help. I am going to try a local install on a machine and not VM to try and isolate its not the VM. If that doesn't connect then will assume a faulty ethernet shield or mega. Out of options as i have...
  7. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    This is interesting, I thought 20v was highest it could convert down. Maybe different Mega's have different ranges. I will have to go look at the paperwork. Thanks for the feedback and specifics
  8. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Ok, thanks for the info. I just bought this board from BrunDog so need to make it work for the money spent. I guess I will try powering it from different sources and voltage and see if it helps any. Interested to see how others are powering the Mega?
  9. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    I bought a new wall wart for this specific mega, its 9 volt. I have 5v, 12v and 24v in control box so could hard wire if needed but thought the 9v was preferred from what I read somewhere.
  10. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Didn't last long, same issue. Disconnected after 30 minutes and only after me starting to add more elements and turn off some of the pumps.
  11. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Well, not sure what kind of magic that is but it worked! At least for longer then it has in the past. What does that do exactly that turning power off doesn't? I still need to take to shop and test there, is it harmful to do that a few times? Either way, thanks a bunch! I still have a few...
  12. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Having a problem with Mega connecting via ethernet to server running Brucontrol. Server has a Windows 11 VM installed and has connectivity to everything else in my network and has internet access. I have tried on Windows 10 with same problems. I can ping the interface from command line but it...
  13. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Ok great. I sent @BrunDog an email. I have proxmox on Dell R710 home server with tailscale. I can get to it from anywhere with the VPN so that will work great. Thanks for helping the new guy!!
  14. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    One item that has already come up, I installed and activated the program on test computer. When trying to install on a different computer the license is not active and says to release and contact support. I don't see a way to release it on first install machine? Also, I have a home server and...
  15. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Thanks for this. It has a lot to it for sure. But I think I can figure it out. Appreciate the help and also got the shared folder.
  16. Brentc84

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    New to BruControl but not to electric brewing. Upgrading from an old BCS unit. I see a lot of cool graphics for the brewery interface and wondering if there is a place to get a custom brewery done or did everyone do their own graphics? I am not good at graphics so hoping there is a way to get...
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