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Title: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: admin on October 04, 2013, 12:17:06 PM
If so please PM me. There is a potentially very interesting offer in the pipeline.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on October 04, 2013, 01:44:23 PM
I was thinking of it, well more RaspberryPi. But I've just got no idea where to start so I keep running away from it.

Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: pob on October 04, 2013, 03:13:44 PM
Was looking into it/thinking about it, Raspberry Pi aswell.

Spent too much time looking at www.theelectricbrewery.com & www.brewpi.com, need to actually work on something (not as complex though).
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: St. Fursey on October 04, 2013, 04:29:13 PM
I was about to go the PID route but a friend of hop Bomb and I reckons that Aruino ciuld be the way to go. Do tell more!

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Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: beerfly on October 05, 2013, 02:00:58 PM
was thinking of getting one and seeing if i could come up with some use for it.  was looking at some youtube videos and looking at the code part brought back some memories.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Quiet_Man on October 08, 2013, 09:32:13 PM
This has come up a couple of times on forum threads recently....there is a crowd in Belfast developing a smart brewing device and used Arduino for rapid prototyping...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cargo/brewbot-the-smart-brewing-appliance

Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: fizzypish on October 08, 2013, 10:29:17 PM
I'm planning to use an arduino as a temp controller for a fridge. Want to use the fridge for largering. Code is written and all. I just have to verify it can keep consistent temperature in the fridge. Unfortunately the fridge I'm prototyping on is too small to fit a FV but it'll serve as a proof of concept and it could be converted into a kegerator.   
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: brenmurph on October 08, 2013, 10:45:56 PM
I PM'd ya 3 days ago >:(
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: imark on October 08, 2013, 11:46:05 PM
Yes.  Brewpi cos I'm lazy.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Damien M on October 09, 2013, 09:45:06 AM
Eh! Shane You got a PM from Me too  ???

Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on October 09, 2013, 11:59:17 AM
Quote from: fizzypish on October 08, 2013, 10:29:17 PM
I'm planning to use an arduino as a temp controller for a fridge. Want to use the fridge for largering. Code is written and all. I just have to verify it can keep consistent temperature in the fridge. Unfortunately the fridge I'm prototyping on is too small to fit a FV but it'll serve as a proof of concept and it could be converted into a kegerator.
Why not just wire an stc1000 into the door?
something along the lines of:
(http://www.homebrewtalk.com/attachments/f51/93383d1357830268-stc-1000-mount-door-p1010038.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Damien M on October 09, 2013, 12:43:33 PM

LordEoin: Why not just wire an stc1000 into the door?  STC's are good for cheap and stand alone but....

Ardrino will give the ability to cheaply(ish) Trend the entire Fermentation period, Step change the temperature setpoint up or down (largering, crash cooling etc), send you an alarm if the temperature is not maintained within predetermined values. Same  for Mashing/Boiling!     
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on October 09, 2013, 12:46:38 PM
aha, makes sense :)
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Metattron on October 09, 2013, 02:54:34 PM
Quote from: DaMun on October 09, 2013, 09:45:06 AM
Eh! Shane You got a PM from Me too  ???

Me too!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: johnrm on October 09, 2013, 06:11:11 PM
Do I have to PM?
Include me in the interest list.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Padraic on October 09, 2013, 09:51:10 PM
Quote from: johnrm on October 09, 2013, 06:11:11 PM
Do I have to PM?
Include me in the interest list.

Me too... I need to learn this stuff!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: fizzypish on October 09, 2013, 11:07:34 PM
Quote from: DaMun on October 09, 2013, 12:43:33 PM

LordEoin: Why not just wire an stc1000 into the door?  STC's are good for cheap and stand alone but....

Ardrino will give the ability to cheaply(ish) Trend the entire Fermentation period, Step change the temperature setpoint up or down (largering, crash cooling etc), send you an alarm if the temperature is not maintained within predetermined values. Same  for Mashing/Boiling!     

Pretty much my reasoning. I brew in tipp and live in Leixlip so I need to just switch it on on sunday night knowing that it'll change temp on day x automatically. Haven't written the code to do any decent data logging yet.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: imark on October 16, 2013, 08:34:08 PM
What you making Tube?
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 16, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
Too much detail >:( :)
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: imark on October 16, 2013, 08:56:01 PM
Looking forward to watching what the industrious nhc members come up with.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Stitch on October 16, 2013, 10:29:22 PM
Still looks to have same problem of reading analog inputs as the arduino. Only reads 0-5vdc so would have to use spi temp sensors. I prefer to use standard temperature sensors for various reasons.

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Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 10, 2013, 06:28:48 AM
Did anything ever happen with these?
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 10, 2013, 11:53:08 AM
NHBC Electronic Project? It's in drafts, so all i can see is the title.
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 10, 2013, 12:03:18 PM
I've no option to preview.

I give up, I'll see it when it's eventually scheduled and published
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 10, 2013, 11:00:51 PM
Cheers, I see it now.
are more boards expected?
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Will_D on November 11, 2013, 10:25:33 AM
When I look at all posts only mine are underlined.

I cannot access any others!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Will_D on November 11, 2013, 01:36:10 PM
No problem there. I was just more intested in the hierarchy of WP:

So an Author can write/edit his own stuff. Update calender etc but cannot see other peoples stuff even as read only.

Naturally an Admin can do what they like!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 11, 2013, 01:54:37 PM
So back to the topic!
has anyone here actually built anything brewing related using raspberry pi or arduino? How did you get on?
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: JD on November 11, 2013, 03:02:16 PM
Hi LordEoin,

I've volunteered to do a project with the Galileo board. I've written an article describing the project I plan to build. The article will be posted when the admins flip the switch, but should be fairly soon. The article just needs a review and an opening in the article schedule and it should be good to go.

As regards building the thing, I'm doing some investigation work at the moment on the capabilities of the board. I'm locating sources for the bits I need as well. Once the project gets the green light, I'll order them. Their arrival will probably coincide with the end of the cider season, which is keeping me occupied at the moment.

I expect to kick this project into a higher gear towards the end of the month. Article number two will probably appear in the first half of December and will likely include a design for the hardware and an overview of the software components. Further articles will be posted as major chunks of the functionality are completed and tested. I expect the final article will be a review of the project, a link to software download, and a note about the possibilities for further extension. That may post sometime in late Jan/early Feb.

/JD
PS. As all plans never survive contact with the enemy, all dates mentioned above are purely aspirational. :P
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 11, 2013, 03:14:45 PM
Yup, I've read the article. Good stuff.
I was just wondering if anyone has successfully completed any projects yet and what they've learned from it:)
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: Will_D on November 11, 2013, 08:53:39 PM
Well I converted the original Brewmiser code to run on the Arduino (no problems) but using different displays, push buttons and temp sensors (a bit more time consuming!).

Very enjoyable but unlike in the good old days when I was paid a lot of wonga per hour for code now it still takes the same time metric - just no Wonga!

Another thing is that if you thought brewery shinny stainless was tempting (but cost real wonga) just wait till you order a touch screen with about 100 times the processing power of the Arduino!

Then there is USB/Wifi/Net connected/Mobile App/ peripherals just to control your F*K**g fridge!

Modern PLCs/Logic Controllers/touchy feely screens/Rasb PIs/Peripherals are seriously ADDICTIVE

Beware!

Does my fermenter REALLY need to be GPS aware ( only another €5 for a chip and a weeks (free) coding!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 12, 2013, 01:17:44 AM
Quote from: Will_D on November 11, 2013, 08:53:39 PM
Does my fermenter REALLY need to be GPS aware ( only another €5 for a chip and a weeks (free) coding!
Of course it does, so it can get local weather and adjust accordingly!
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: JD on November 14, 2013, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: LordEoin on November 12, 2013, 01:17:44 AM
Quote from: Will_D on November 11, 2013, 08:53:39 PM
Does my fermenter REALLY need to be GPS aware ( only another €5 for a chip and a weeks (free) coding!
Of course it does, so it can get local weather and adjust accordingly!
;D ;D ;D I loves it
Title: Re: Anyone here building, or intending to build, brewing stuff using Arduino?
Post by: LordEoin on November 14, 2013, 01:55:20 PM
it loves you too <3