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General Discussions => Mods and Adjustments => Topic started by: cantonn11 on March 19, 2022, 10:40:00 AM
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Would it be possible to convert an analog Smokin It smoker to digital controls by making a cutout on the analog faceplate and fitting a DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller in the cutout hole? If the DIN 1/32 controller is successfully installed in the cutout, the edges around the controller would be waterproofed by applying caulk. The DIN 1/32 controller would be wired to bypass switch (used for switching power between analog and new digital controller), SSR, and thermocouple (for temperature sensing).
Link to Auber 1/32 controller: https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14
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I have two suggestions.
1. Read the information at the following link. I have selected one page but there are 9 total.
2. Purchase the smoker and do as you want.
https://www.smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1287.45
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It would be possible to put it in a cutout, but i think the heat would be too much for it. You also still have to put a relay/ssr in somewhere.
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I have two suggestions.
1. Read the information at the following link. I have selected one page but there are 9 total.
2. Purchase the smoker and do as you want.
https://www.smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=1287.45
I am probably buying either the Smokin it 2D or 3D. I see the possibility of using the Auber DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller to replace the stock digital temperature controller if the stock controller fails outside the warranty period and I am not willing pay over $200 for a new stock controller. The Auber DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller is cheaper at $36.98 vs $269.99 for a replacement stock digital controller.
The modification would be on a digital Smokin It smoker unit by removing the circuit board from the digital controller plastic enclosure. A DIN 1/32 sized cutout would be made on the stock digital controller enclosure. The DIN 1/32 PID temperature controller would be snapped in to the cutout in the plastic enclosure. The Auber DIN 1/32 PID controller would then be connected to the existing SSR, temperature sensor, and power supply.
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Enjoy! It will be interesting to read about. Looking forward to your first after purchase and smoke post.
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If you can do your own wiring, you can DIY a PID control system for a minimum amount of $$.
You can get a controller, thermocouple, and SSR for under $20 from aliexpress
I use the REX C100 controller for most of my prototype thermal control projects.
JC