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#1 Steve Urquell

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Posted 13 December 2014 - 04:44 PM

The parts on these things are getting cheaper and I'm getting faster--1hr build. Here's my parts breakdown:STC100, Amazon:   $14.05110V socket & cover: 2.40Power cord(resale shop): 1.005x7x3 Box (Radio Shack) 8.50Total: $25.90 Going to the resale shop for the cord saved a few bucks. I just found something with a strong cord in the junk electronics where everything was marked $.99. My home fridge was freezing everything in it and I switched it to my outdoor extra beer fridge STC, then my outdoor fridge promptly started blowing up stuff due to the cooler temps. My brewing buddy printed a Canadian to Fahrenheit conversion chart for me on a magnetic film.Posted ImagePosted Image

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Posted 13 December 2014 - 05:07 PM

Those are sweet.  I have several around for various things.  And bought a couple extra when I found a good deal.  Two things I seldom throw away are appliance cords and wall worts.

 

I would think degrees Canadian would have been cheaper though.

 

 

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Posted 13 December 2014 - 05:17 PM

Those are sweet.  I have several around for various things.  And bought a couple extra when I found a good deal.  Two things I seldom throw away are appliance cords and wall worts. I would think degrees Canadian would have been cheaper though.   B)

I thought about wiring this into my food fridge direct but figured it was on its last legs anyway(bought in 1993) and I can use this one on anything.I did see that STCs are now available in Fahrenheit(God that's hard to spell!) that heat or cool but they are ~$19 with shipping. I don't really mind the Canadian :) conversion charts to save a few bones.

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Posted 14 December 2014 - 06:51 PM

I'm up to six STC1000+ now -all flashed to read Fahrenheit and dual probes.1 of the six is set to control a RIMS

here is a link to the profile editor page.You can set up  fermentation any way you want.

httpss://04377c9983bdba740a8b0c997fe97f76c5789b26.googledrive.com/host/0B7OSUyUx3xJzUVlLdkFyQ1lMLTg/hextabbed.html


Edited by bigdaddyale, 14 December 2014 - 07:06 PM.


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Posted 14 December 2014 - 07:28 PM

I'm up to six STC1000+ now -all flashed to read Fahrenheit and dual probes.1 of the six is set to control a RIMShere is a link to the profile editor page.You can set up  fermentation any way you want.httpss://04377c9983bdba740a8b0c997fe97f76c5789b26.googledrive.com/host/0B7OSUyUx3xJzUVlLdkFyQ1lMLTg/hextabbed.html

Thats awesome. I need to read up on this. I'm not a huge tech guy but I learn fast. Thanks for the info.

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Posted 14 December 2014 - 08:06 PM

Thats awesome. I need to read up on this. I'm not a huge tech guy but I learn fast. Thanks for the info.

It's easy to set up.I use a andrunio pro mini knock off that I got for 6 bucks.You will need a soldering iron and breadboard wire.If you want I can find all of the links to my stuff and post them.The only zinger in the whole shebang is making sure you have the correct stc1000-not all them can be flashed.

 

https://www.homebrew...-1000-a-464348/

httpss://github.com/matsstaff/stc1000p


Edited by bigdaddyale, 14 December 2014 - 08:14 PM.


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Posted 15 December 2014 - 08:27 AM

It's easy to set up.I use a andrunio pro mini knock off that I got for 6 bucks.You will need a soldering iron and breadboard wire.If you want I can find all of the links to my stuff and post them.The only zinger in the whole shebang is making sure you have the correct stc1000-not all them can be flashed.

 

https://www.homebrew...-1000-a-464348/

httpss://github.com/matsstaff/stc1000p

 

Is there any easy way to know this?



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Posted 15 December 2014 - 10:24 AM

Is there any easy way to know this?

You have to open it up it's not hard at all.

1: Take the protective terminal cover off in back and remove the probe

2: peel back or slice to separate the sticker from the purple lens and gray cover

3:gently lift the purple tabs and separate the purple lens cover from the gray case. tabs are on the side of the grey case.I use a small flat head screwdriver

4: pull out circuit board and check for ver 1.0 in the lower right hand corner

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Posted 15 December 2014 - 10:27 AM

https://www.jimsbeer...php?f=6&t=67349



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Posted 23 December 2014 - 07:43 AM

Damn, a dual acting temp controller for $14?  That's crazy.



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Posted 20 May 2015 - 01:02 PM

STC1000+ is going WiFi

https://www.homebrew...&postcount=1859



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Posted 20 May 2015 - 01:18 PM

chil - can you post a link to that chart with the conversions on it?  I'd like to put a copy on my chest freezer.



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Posted 20 May 2015 - 02:16 PM

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httpss://www.google.com/search?q=stc+1000+conversion+chart&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=UflcVa7vBITWoASqlIHQDA&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=763#imgrc=_



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Posted 20 May 2015 - 02:18 PM

httpss://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Alo77laOOYgAdHo2YjJHWG9uM3VzWHIwUExOa0Q5akE#gid=0



#15 Steve Urquell

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Posted 20 May 2015 - 04:18 PM

chil - can you post a link to that chart with the conversions on it?  I'd like to put a copy on my chest freezer.

Here ya go. The "Belgium Ale" thing is an inside joke we have about the people who can't brew for crap and also don't know it's "Belgian". Everything they brew that has flaws is labeled a "Belgium"Posted Image

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Posted 20 May 2015 - 08:44 PM

Here ya go. The "Belgium Ale" thing is an inside joke we have about the people who can't brew for crap and also don't know it's "Belgian". Everything they brew that has flaws is labeled a "Belgium"Posted Image

Looks like all you need to remember is 10dC to ferment lager, 15dC to cold ferement ale and 20 for top side ale.  No need for a chart... or maybe just a 3 point chart!  :stabby: :stabby: :stabby:



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Posted 20 May 2015 - 08:48 PM

Ok, on a serious note here.  What are you guys using for the housing for these things?  Radio Shack is gone, any good alternatives?



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Posted 21 May 2015 - 02:54 AM

Ok, on a serious note here. What are you guys using for the housing for these things? Radio Shack is gone, any good alternatives?

Amazon

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Posted 21 May 2015 - 11:20 AM

https://www.tomhampt...ss='bbc_img' />


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Posted 21 May 2015 - 11:25 AM

 

that's a great build.  I like it!




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