Test servo throw

[Alex_Seed]

I have just bought a BBQ with a heatermeter built in and I am testing things. At the moment the valve is still open when the BBQ has gone over temp. I suspect that the servo horn is not correctly positioned.

Is there a way to force the servo to go from fully open to fully closed?

 

[JKalchik]

Yes. On the HM itself, you'll need to go into manual mode (and I'd have to go digging for that....) Manual mode allows you to go from 0% to 100% manually to control the fan & damper assembly.

There it is.... see the wiki at https://github.com/CapnBry/HeaterMeter/wiki/HeaterMeter-Operation and look for manual fan mode.

 

[MartinB]

What kind of bbq has a heatermeter "built in"?

You configure limits of servo travel , read the instructions, probably set wrong.
Just changing setpoint temp ....you can force it open or closed

 

[Alex_Seed]

What kind of bbq has a heatermeter "built in"?

You configure limits of servo travel , read the instructions, probably set wrong.
Just changing setpoint temp ....you can force it open or closed

Thanks I will give it a go.

As to your question, a custom made gravity smoker.

 

[Alex_Seed]

Yes. On the HM itself, you'll need to go into manual mode (and I'd have to go digging for that....) Manual mode allows you to go from 0% to 100% manually to control the fan & damper assembly.

There it is.... see the wiki at https://github.com/CapnBry/HeaterMeter/wiki/HeaterMeter-Operation and look for manual fan mode.

Thanks for that. I will give it a go

 

[Alex_Seed]

Yes. On the HM itself, you'll need to go into manual mode (and I'd have to go digging for that....) Manual mode allows you to go from 0% to 100% manually to control the fan & damper assembly.

There it is.... see the wiki at https://github.com/CapnBry/HeaterMeter/wiki/HeaterMeter-Operation and look for manual fan mode.

So the fan and damper work in tandem?

 

[JKalchik]

Good gawd, it's *PURPLE*. Wow. I've built a similar smoker.

Yes, the fan & damper work in tandem. Bryan can give you more detail about what's happening in that regard.

 

[Alex_Seed]

How long have you had it built?

 

[MartinB]

Nice smoker
Needs some yellow gold trim.

 

[Bryan Mayland]

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Wow that is gorgeous.

 

[Alex_Seed]

Wow that is gorgeous.

Thankyou

 

[JKalchik]

How long have you had it built?

Started on it in May, 2018..... it's still not painted. Still have to weld up handles on each end, and potentially a shelf to hang on the firebox end. This having to work for a living is for the birds.

 

[WBegg]

I built the mini version of that smoker, and my plans for this summer is to build it's bigger brother, as you have. Had plans to do the same thing you have done with integrating the HM. Looks like you beat me to it. Great looking Smoker!!