Difference between revisions of "RevSmoker"
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== Design == | == Design == | ||
− | The idea is to use a steel drum to build something like | + | The idea is to use a steel drum to build something like [http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/115222/my-first-uds-build-pics-included this] but over 9000 times cooler, with electronics and blinkenlights. |
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+ | The idea is that there is a electric hot plate/heater in the bottom of the drum, that heats a steel box full of wood chips, generating heat and smoke. A micro controller measures the temperature, and drives the hot plate in order to reach a set temperature, that can bet adjusted using a dial. The target and current temperature are displayed on a LCD display. There is a tray at the bottom of the barrel, allowing the heater/wood box to be can be easily removed for refilling, without removing the smolked items. | ||
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+ | Design inspiration : | ||
+ | * [http://cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/elecsmoker.html Trashcan smoker] | ||
+ | * [http://www.thepickledpig.com/forums/general-bbq-grilling/832-our-uds-cooker-how-build-one-part-1-a.html Ugly Drum Smoker] | ||
+ | * [http://makeprojects.com/Project/The+Nellie+Bly+Smoker/2619/#.UPlIrZHU424 Alternative, 2 chamber design] | ||
=== Mechanical and electrical parts === | === Mechanical and electrical parts === | ||
* steel drum that used to hold pineapple juice | * steel drum that used to hold pineapple juice | ||
+ | ** Inside dimensions: D: 57 cm, H: 85 cm, Volume approx. 218 L | ||
* a wood chip box | * a wood chip box | ||
* one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked | * one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked | ||
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* an arduino to measure the temperature, display it on a small LCD screen and control the heater using a relay | * an arduino to measure the temperature, display it on a small LCD screen and control the heater using a relay | ||
* a 220V relay | * a 220V relay | ||
− | * a TMP36 | + | * a TMP36 [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10988 temp sensor] |
− | * a | + | * a SED1531LCD display to show the current / target temp |
+ | ** [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11255141/display_info.pdf LCD datasheet] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.dropbox.com/s/setane1i2pk1y1h/glcd.txt example code] | ||
+ | ** [http://marcovannoord.com/lcd/index.php?title=Hoofdpagina LCD wiki] | ||
* a turn knob to adjust the temp | * a turn knob to adjust the temp | ||
=== Software parts === | === Software parts === | ||
− | * | + | * [http://playground.arduino.cc//Code/PIDLibraryRelayOutputExample PID library relay control example] |
Revision as of 21:50, 18 January 2013
Project RevSmoker | |
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Status | Initializing |
Contact | User:Gori |
Last Update | 2013-01-18 |
What
Because smoked dead animals are at least as tasty as BBQed dead animals, we need to have a nice smoker. While the BigGreenEggBBQ can act as a smoker as well, it has a fairly limited capacity. Furhtermore, it can not be electrically operated, which makes temperature control more tricky.
So enter RevSmoker.
Design
The idea is to use a steel drum to build something like this but over 9000 times cooler, with electronics and blinkenlights.
The idea is that there is a electric hot plate/heater in the bottom of the drum, that heats a steel box full of wood chips, generating heat and smoke. A micro controller measures the temperature, and drives the hot plate in order to reach a set temperature, that can bet adjusted using a dial. The target and current temperature are displayed on a LCD display. There is a tray at the bottom of the barrel, allowing the heater/wood box to be can be easily removed for refilling, without removing the smolked items.
Design inspiration :
Mechanical and electrical parts
- steel drum that used to hold pineapple juice
- Inside dimensions: D: 57 cm, H: 85 cm, Volume approx. 218 L
- a wood chip box
- one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked
- a cover with a handle
- a electrical stove, for heating the wood chips
- extension cord
Electronic parts
- a thermometer keeping track of the temp.
- an arduino to measure the temperature, display it on a small LCD screen and control the heater using a relay
- a 220V relay
- a TMP36 temp sensor
- a SED1531LCD display to show the current / target temp
- a turn knob to adjust the temp