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Amir is right. The Linksys game adapter comes with a CD with the software. All you do is hook it up to a computer using a USB port and run the setup program. As long as you know the type of security you are running, the password (encryption key), and your network ID you should be fine. If you...

Yes, it appears you have a wireless network. What you'll need to do is get a wireless game adapter like a Linksys WGA54G and set it up to work with your network. Your router is a "N" router which uses 802.11N technology. There are basically 3 specs (that I know of) 802.11B, 802.11G and 802.11N...

Not really. All of your devices are connected to your router with a cable and not one of them is wireless. This leads me to the assumption that you do not have a wireless router. Look at your router - does it have an antenna on it or not? If so you have a wireless network and you only need the...

I've got both as well. The Guru is a backup. The only advantage a Guru has is it will run off a car battery. The stoker needs a 12v to 5volt converter but that's easily solved for < $10. I prefer the stoker because I can not only tell the temp of my pit currently but also where it has been...

While I was at Harpoon I got to talk to Fred and Bob about their new products. Specifically about the new pit they got coming called the Onyx which looks like a Fatboy but is much more lightweight. Fred whipped out the latest replacement for the "pitminder" which is called the Guru Nano. It's...

I'm assuming since the topic of your thread is "wireless control" that you want to do this wirelessly. I'm also making an assumption that because your laptop is currently connected by a cable that your router is not wireless. If that is the case you will need: - a wireless router like a...

Russell, Thanks for the great response. I do have a couple of questions. Why would it read 200 when the probe is in boiling water. Should it not read 212? Or are you assuming is not calibrated which of course, mine isn't. Does the fan need to be plugged in for the light to come on? That is...

I was in Lake Placid last weekend competing in the I Love BBQ Championships (managed to get 9th overall) The stoker ran my main pit and I did ribs on the WSM with a Guru competitor. The Guru told me the pit was running at 225 but I thought it was running hot so a placed a thermo along side the...

you'd be lucky to find a used guru competitor or pitminder for that matter. Personally, I'd go with the stoker. -rob

This is what I use at comps. If you don't need internet access (or don't have access) then just create your own 3 node wireless network: Stoker WRT54G Laptop - that's it!! I have an old WRT54G that I plug directly (or hardwired) into the stoker. The network id is STOKER_NET and it's WEP...

The blower that I used was from the BBQ Guru but you can find any 12 volt system pretty cheap. There is a thread on here about mounting Stokers and Gurus to WSM's. I personally use Guru mounts on the WSM but some have adopted the Stoker type system which basically uses a stainless dog bowl...

The best way to do it is to get a GURU BGE adapter. That's right - I know you have a stoker but get a GURU adapter. From there just go to the hardware store and get a copper 1 1/4 inch coupler. The adapter is here: http://secure.thebbqguru.com/P..._P.asp?idCategory=30 This thread has some pics...

That chart is not so bad for a first burn. It really depends upon your fuel and what wind is hitting the unit. I'll go on record and say the blue-K is the most constant but I know that judges can spot it and mark it down. Competition K works better but natural lump is what wins hands down. Keep...

Suppose you could do both but usually you are walking around with the receiver and the xmitter is stationary. -rob

Don't use the K. There are judges that can taste it. That is one of the things I learned last year. Just load up your unit with a good amount of lump and you should have plenty for the smoke. I bought a pallet of Wicked Good and so far have had excellent results this season:

Frank, The thread that Pat mentions should set you up. In that thread I explain how to setup a wireless connection between a laptop and a Linksys game adapter. It works well but I found out that I have a spare Linksys wireless router kicking around. What I did last weekend was just setup the...

As Gary mentioned, the stoker is a 5 volt system wheras the Guru is 12 volt. The Stoker system also has a small chip in the 1/4 inch plug that gives the blower a unique ID to the stoker's software. Even if you could find another 5 volt blower you'd need to wire up the circuit with the chip. I...

Read the instructional!

My buddy John just finished writing an instructable about a hardware hack to increase the range of the Maverick Wireless thermometer. Thought someone might find it useful: http://www.instructables.com/i...ess-BBQ-Thermometer/

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The Stoker has the best idea and concept and is my first choice. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Who would have thought - LOL! -rob