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Duder

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Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« on: January 12, 2021, 03:48:57 PM »
Did my first smoke today on a leg of lamb, came out really nice. I am not loving the digital interface though, it seems pretty clunky with several pages of instructions to set up a step staged smoke sessions. Anyone know if I can exchange the controller for the wifi model to pay the difference? I should have spent the money upfront.

OldeSmoker

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Re: Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2021, 04:57:20 PM »
It is definitely easier to set up a stepped smoke on the app than it is using the controller. I have not swapped out a controller but the instructions look pretty simple if you have some DIY knowledge. It appears to be plug and play. There are some wi-fi routers that are not compatible with it but they are listed in the wi-fi user manual. I believe the instructions are on the SI website under “For the customer” then click on instructions and info. Good luck!
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old sarge

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Re: Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2021, 07:33:55 PM »
To the best of my knowledge Steve does not offer new controllers, D or WiFi for sale.
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Re: Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2021, 09:38:07 PM »
The step cook control isn’t bad. I know it seems like it’s running through a bunch of different screens, but it’s actually not bad. I know I don’t use the functionality of the digital like I could, but I have it set for what I like and that’s it. So I’ve kept it simple.

But, are you wanting a time step or a internal temp step process?
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OldeSmoker

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Re: Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2021, 12:07:35 AM »
To the best of my knowledge Steve does not offer new controllers, D or WiFi for sale.

The Digital and the Wi-Fi Controllers are currently for sale on the SI website listed under smoker parts. The installation instructions are under, For the Customer. They are listed as replacement controllers but the Wi-Fi controller is plug and play and interchangeable when replacing a Digital controller.
« Last Edit: January 14, 2021, 12:39:43 AM by OldeSmoker »
Paul from Southwest Missouri
*Smokin-It 3D-WiFi
with Bella’s CSG and The Stephanie Cabinet
*Members Mark SS 6 Burner Gas Grill with Sear Burner, Side Burner & Rotisserie
*River Grills Wood Fired Grill and Fire Pit
W/ Rotisserie and Dutch Oven Hanger

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Re: Wish I had gotten the wifi instead of the 2D
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2021, 12:16:53 PM »
I reckon I need to stay more up to date.
David from Arizona
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SI 3D & Big Red Controller
CS 066
Lodge Sportsman Grill
Weber Kettle
Ducane Meridian 42 inch Grill
LEM MaxVac 1088A
LEM Big Bite #8 Grinder
Chef's Choice 665 and Rival Slicers
Old Hickory Knives
InstantPot Duo80 Plus