Labjack brewing software

[jrm16311]

Here is the code I ended up using to import the xml. This is retrieving 2 items from the xml (date and efficiency) but it is pretty much rinse and repeat for all the other vars. I make no claims of any programing knowledge, but this has worked so far for me.



You can then use a Variable Value Component to display any of the data retieved in your GUI or use the variables in your other code in place of numerical values. For instance if "mash" was your variable this code may regulate a propane burner or heating element:



Like i said before, I am just beginning to learn this stuff so take everything above with a grain of salt.

Justin
Symposium Brewery Indianapolis, IN

Where did you get this from? Nice work Justin. I'm using virtual channels to store these parameters, what are you using?

 

[justinm]

Where did you get this from? Nice work Justin. I'm using virtual channels to store these parameters, what are you using?

I store the codes as separate sequences.

 

[jrm16311]

I store the codes as separate sequences.

Right...I meant the individual data points (ie mash temp, etc.).

 

[Brewmoor]

Just checking in on the progress you all are having. I am designing a system I plan on building this winter. I am doing research on what I need to control my system. So far I like the sound of using a labjack and daqfactory. I have an old laptop with a broken LCD. The computer works fine connected to an external monitor......sooooooo. I am thinking I will buy a small touch screen panel and mount it to my RIG.

Any of you willing to pass on your daqfactory layouts?(free, trade, or Payment) I would love to not have to program my system completely from scratch.

I figure I should have everything I need to start assembly after christmas.

 

[vballdrummer]

I bought LabJack U3-HV, made several stainless temp probes, and then got crunched at work. I've got vessels, pumps, valves, etc ... and we hopefully restart my build soon. I have been playing with LabView, but have not decided which daq sw to use yet. I'll post more when things resume.

 

[dozer4412]

May I ask why the HV? What sensors are you using that will supply more than 3.6 volts?

 

[Plan9]

Subscribed. :rockin:

This is exactly what I was looking for. Each of the other systems has features I like, but also glaring holes in what I want.
This could definitely be the solution.

This could be a good use of a used tablet PC. Specifically a Tough Book.

 

[Brewmoor]

Subscribed. :rockin:

This is exactly what I was looking for. Each of the other systems has features I like, but also glaring holes in what I want.
This could definitely be the solution.

This could be a good use of a used tablet PC. Specifically a Tough Book.

HHmmm......

I have a tablet for work. I wonder what the boss would say?... He might want too much of my beer in return!

 

[Brewing Clamper]

Rise from the dead!!

So what ever happened with this attempt at programming? I'm thinking of going the Labjack route myself... Thanks!

 

[vballdrummer]

My LabJack based system is in use; it's not polished, it's not complete, but it does brew beer. I used LabView instead of DAQfactory because it's free for me to use

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/new-econtrolbox-based-ohio-eds-239558/