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  1. J

    first test run. Need some help

    thanks. i'll be curious to hear your settings too!
  2. J

    first test run. Need some help

    So back at it today. I think i have everything dialed in nicely. Question about the damper though and this might go out to Steve. I got serve pulse duration numbers figured out the other day. I got to go fully closed and open. However...my question is when i hit my target temp...don't i...
  3. J

    first test run. Need some help

    After reading about PID on wikipedia i still can't understand it. Would someone mind explaining in normal person terms what the P. I. D. stand for and why you adjust each one? Or point me towards a good read that isn't super technical? I got the servo part dialed in i think Steve. Thanks...
  4. J

    first test run. Need some help

    Good info and thank you. I will see if i can dial it in some tomorrow. I really appreciate it
  5. J

    first test run. Need some help

    I didn't set anything honestly because I didn't know what to set. Can you suggest what to change and some numbers? I can probably give it another go tomorrow after work. Just grilled a steak so it will be hot for a while.
  6. J

    first test run. Need some help

    I don't know if i was in manual mode because i honestly don't know how to get into manual mode...so i don't think so
  7. J

    first test run. Need some help

    both probes were just for keg temp.
  8. J

    first test run. Need some help

    So finally got my first test run in right now. I have a Broil King Keg. Using newest Heatermeter with Microdamper....ALL DEFAULTS. I used to own a Pitmaster IQ120. Figured i use my same technique.....which is if i wanted 225...i started with my set temp to 200.....and usually it would...
  9. J

    New everything. Having issues

    Next question is ...where can i buy a 3d printed damper case? I have zero access to a 3d printer? Anyone know of who i can talk to ?
  10. J

    New everything. Having issues

    Steve M. You nailed it! I had hell of a time getting the solder out of those holes once i removed the 2 wrong components. I had to get my wifes help. I know some people know them as solder suckers...but i had to send her up to the baby room to pull out the dreaded SNOT SUCKER as it's known...
  11. J

    New everything. Having issues

    also..i did appear to spark slightly as well...... that can't be good.
  12. J

    New everything. Having issues

    Just tested. I am not getting anything between those 2 connections.
  13. J

    New everything. Having issues

    if you need better quality let me know. after looking at those i see they really aren't the best
  14. J

    New everything. Having issues

    alright. i got some blocks to show on the LCD. preconfig the config.txt file with wifi worked.. however getting AVR Fuser error. i found https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?67586-No-Communication-No-HeaterMeter-Board/page2&highlight=avr+fuses+error and used my meter and i have connectivity on...
  15. J

    New everything. Having issues

    Ok. So i am building the 4.3. I bought the b+ pi. So i just need to flash the openwrt fireware imagine to the SD card. Put it in the Pi. Connect pi to HM. Plug in power? Simple as that? I've been chasing 3 kids around all day so hoping to do this soon.
  16. J

    New everything. Having issues

    Hello. So lets list what i am new to. Soldering, Raspberry pi, messing with PCB's....yada yada yada. I have finally soldering everything together. I figured first step would be putting power to the baseboard/lcd board to see what i get. Not comes on the LCD> The green and yellow light light...

 

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