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{{Project | {{Project | ||
|Name=RevSmoker | |Name=RevSmoker | ||
− | |Status= | + | |Status=Abandoned |
|Contact=User:Gori | |Contact=User:Gori | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''Smoker was thrown out recently due to lack of time and interest.''' | |
== What == | == What == | ||
Because smoked dead animals are at least as tasty as BBQed dead animals, we need to have a nice smoker. | 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. | + | While the [[BigGreenEggBBQ]] can act as a smoker as well, it has a fairly limited capacity. Furthermore, it can not be electrically operated, which makes temperature control more tricky. |
So enter RevSmoker. | So enter RevSmoker. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
− | Design | + | 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 smoked items. |
+ | |||
+ | Design inspiration : | ||
* [http://cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/elecsmoker.html Trashcan smoker] | * [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://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] | ||
+ | == Parts == | ||
+ | === Mechanical === | ||
+ | ==== Have ==== | ||
+ | * steel drum that used to hold pineapple juice | ||
+ | ** Inside dimensions: D: 57 cm, H: 85 cm, Volume approx. 218 L | ||
− | === | + | ==== Need ==== |
− | |||
* a wood chip box | * a wood chip box | ||
+ | ** square is easy / round can hold more wood | ||
+ | ** needs to be created | ||
+ | ** Bonus point if the wood chip box can be retrieved from the side through a drawer or door | ||
* one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked | * one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked | ||
− | * | + | ** Yotson may have hole steel plates |
− | * a | + | * 3 or 4 handles for top/side |
− | + | * a BBQ thermometer in through the lid | |
+ | |||
+ | |||
=== Electronic parts === | === Electronic parts === | ||
− | * | + | ==== Have ==== |
+ | * an industrial grade brass thermocouple probe keeping track of the temp. | ||
+ | ** needs calibration | ||
+ | ** ask benadski for the type and specs | ||
* 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 square gourmet set heater element | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Need ==== | ||
* a 220V relay | * a 220V relay | ||
− | * a TMP36 [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10988 temp sensor] | + | * weather proofed power socket enclosure |
− | * | + | * a turn knob to adjust the temp |
+ | * a weather proof box to hold the electronics | ||
+ | * rgb blinkelights | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Specs and datasheets === | ||
+ | * alternative to the large sensor - a TMP36 [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10988 temp sensor] | ||
+ | * SED1531LCD display to show the current / target temp | ||
** [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11255141/display_info.pdf LCD datasheet] | ** [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11255141/display_info.pdf LCD datasheet] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Software parts === | ||
+ | * [http://playground.arduino.cc//Code/PIDLibraryRelayOutputExample PID library relay control example] | ||
** [https://www.dropbox.com/s/setane1i2pk1y1h/glcd.txt example code] | ** [https://www.dropbox.com/s/setane1i2pk1y1h/glcd.txt example code] | ||
** [http://marcovannoord.com/lcd/index.php?title=Hoofdpagina LCD wiki] | ** [http://marcovannoord.com/lcd/index.php?title=Hoofdpagina LCD wiki] | ||
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− | == | + | == Gallery == |
− | + | <gallery> | |
+ | Image:Handles.jpg| The handles. And yes, that is the carcass of a generic PS/2 ball mouse. ;) | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerTropiFreeze.JPG| TropiFreeze, Smokin' good pineaple juice! | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerSparks.JPG|Sparks! At the SparkShack? What a surprise! ;) | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerHeatingElement.JPG| The heating element is an old gourmet set, inside-out. | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerMoulinex.jpg|The heating element donor. | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerPCICardBrackets.JPG| Brackets, PCI slot covers. | ||
+ | Image:RevSmokerSpecs.JPG| Yep, there used to be frozen pineaple from Costa Rica in there once. | ||
+ | Image:SparkShack.jpg| Plaats delict. | ||
+ | Image:RevSmoker_BicycleWheelGrinding.JPG | ||
+ | Image:RevSmoker_Handle.JPG| Double click to open. | ||
+ | Image:RevSmoker_WheelRacks.JPG | ||
+ | Image:RevSmoker_Bottom.JPG | ||
+ | Image:RevSmoker_Whole.JPG | ||
+ | Image:Revsmoker-first-run.jpg | ||
+ | </gallery> |
Latest revision as of 15:23, 6 August 2016
Project RevSmoker | |
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Status | Abandoned |
Contact | User:Gori |
Last Update | 2016-08-06 |
Smoker was thrown out recently due to lack of time and interest.
Contents
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. Furthermore, 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 smoked items.
Design inspiration :
Parts
Mechanical
Have
- steel drum that used to hold pineapple juice
- Inside dimensions: D: 57 cm, H: 85 cm, Volume approx. 218 L
Need
- a wood chip box
- square is easy / round can hold more wood
- needs to be created
- Bonus point if the wood chip box can be retrieved from the side through a drawer or door
- one or two grids to hold the dead animal parts being smoked
- Yotson may have hole steel plates
- 3 or 4 handles for top/side
- a BBQ thermometer in through the lid
Electronic parts
Have
- an industrial grade brass thermocouple probe keeping track of the temp.
- needs calibration
- ask benadski for the type and specs
- an arduino to measure the temperature, display it on a small LCD screen and control the heater using a relay
- a square gourmet set heater element
Need
- a 220V relay
- weather proofed power socket enclosure
- a turn knob to adjust the temp
- a weather proof box to hold the electronics
- rgb blinkelights
Specs and datasheets
- alternative to the large sensor - a TMP36 temp sensor
- SED1531LCD display to show the current / target temp