Open Ardbir - Open source platform for brewing process control and automation

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I've ordered a 3d printed front panel. The Ardbir I received had the two indicator led mounted to the right of the display so this is the one I went for
https://sketchfab.com/models/9e84d88c8d7a40b4a084d9cb394c94c4

[McMelloW]

Anyone know where I could pick up a simple 12V DC power supply and connection before the weekend in Dublin city?

Doing a brew on Saturday and want to use my new ArdBir with a mockup of the final circuit. I have a transformer etc on the way from Germany, so just want a cheap and nasty interim solution.

Also, for my version, I'm going to make two boxes. One, which will be connected to all the elements, will have the relays, 12V power supply and SSRs. Then, there will be a control loom going from this to the ArdBir and some manual override switches, which will be in a small compact splashproof box on the brew table, close to the action and the temperature probes.

Should build over the xmas, so will post pics when I do.

I bought a simple led-light 12V DC power supply for use within furniture.  My Ardbir uses less then 350mA including 1 SSR and 1 Relay

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I have a spare supply if you need a loan, based in D15 if it's any good to you?

[McMelloW]

I've ordered a 3d printed front panel. The Ardbir I received had the two indicator led mounted to the right of the display so this is the one I went for
https://sketchfab.com/models/9e84d88c8d7a40b4a084d9cb394c94c4

Succes in boxing your ArdBir

[molc]

I have a spare supply if you need a loan, based in D15 if it's any good to you?

STC has me sorted now, thanks to Will's point. Thanks though!

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

When the package arrived, the circuit boards, SSR, and temperature probe were all fairly obvious. There was no sign of the membrane keypad. I contacted the supplier, and held off ordering the front panel in case I was going to have to buy the 4 buttons. I eventually pulled the packaging out of the recycle bin and found the membrane keypad. It was in a folded and stapled piece of cardboard, which I presumed was to make the parcel more rigid. Anyway in the event that anyone else buys one check inside the cardboard before throwing it out, Doh!!

[molc]

... It was in a folded and stapled piece of cardboard, which I presumed was to make the parcel more rigid. Anyway in the event that anyone else buys one check inside the cardboard before throwing it out, Doh!!

I did exactly the same thing on Tuesday Also, who did you get the front panel from? Need to get one made up myself, in black if possible.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I followed the link to 3D hubs earlier in the thread, and found a local guy named Tomasz
It cost €5.90 set up cost plus €13.68 for the printing €19.58 in total. I didn't care about the colour and I think mine will be in white, colourfab xt  and measures 22.8 cm3

[TK]

Was doing some research on Ardbir when I came across this on youtube, might be of interest to some of yis running
Ardbir (unlike me, need to get my head around it first). Looks like theres still a few things to iron out but could be pretty kick
ass if sorted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7-Ymt2KGAk
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brewmaniac/id1030609251?mt=8
http://vito.tw/category/BrewManiac/

[Leann ull]

OMG

[pob]

Well spotted.

Now more time to spend investigating.

iPhone app looks v good so far (you may have to change store to download).

He just needs to release code for use to play with.

[Leann ull]

it's BFAB "Brew from a Bed"

[molc]

OMG OMG OMG. I can actually go downstairs and monitor my brew while watching the TV. I. WANT. THIS.

[auralabuse]

What kind of cash do you have to depart with to get the hardware set up?

[darren996]

Would anyone who has built or is planning to build be interested in doing a how to guide similar
To LordEoins stc1000 guide. It would be great to outline the additional parts that are required

It would be a great benefit to all interested.