That's why you need to switch from those no-neck carbons to something bigger like a BMB (or a bucket)Looks awesome, but the size is a bummer. Current configuration doesn't seem to fit down the neck of a carboy.
Smashing idea!That's why you need to switch from those no-neck carbons to something bigger like a BMB (or a bucket)
Sorry to hear that, Life comes first I'm in no hurry. Keep well.Had a boat load of personal setbacks but should be back on track end of this week. Sorry.
I've just built a load of these using that PCB it's a much easier build and calibrate and it works better as the antenna is higher in the bottle. Hope you find someone local who can send one, if I sent from here it would be cheaper to buy a whole batch of new ones from the supplier and you'd get them quicker the post is terrible from here.Anyone have any extra of the newer iSpindel PCBs they'd be willing to part with? Something like one of these? I built up an iSpindel a few years back with the original printed tray design and while it worked well, one of the connections is bad and I'd like to rebuild it with the newer PCB design.
Where are you located, I have a bunch of these laying around till winter comes and it's to cold or wet to go to the golfcourse So I am willing to send one at a price to be agreed upon plus shipping.Anyone have any extra of the newer iSpindel PCBs they'd be willing to part with? Something like one of these? I built up an iSpindel a few years back with the original printed tray design and while it worked well, one of the connections is bad and I'd like to rebuild it with the newer PCB design.
Can you tell me the diameter of the opening of a carboy please or the narrowest bit of the neck, I might have a plan.Looks awesome, but the size is a bummer. Current configuration doesn't seem to fit down the neck of a carboy.
https://packagingoptionsdirect.com/3-gallon-clear-glass-italian-carboy-30mm-cork-neck-finish@beardedb
Can you tell me the diameter of the opening of a carboy please or the narrowest bit of the neck, I might have a plan.
Thank you for the offer. I'm in California so the shipping probably doesn't make it worth it. Unless there's someone here in the US that can just put one in an envelope with a postage stamp I'll probably just order a small batch.Where are you located, I have a bunch of these laying around till winter comes and it's to cold or wet to go to the golfcourse So I am willing to send one at a price to be agreed upon plus shipping.
I'd go the batch route and sell them on via ebay etc.Thank you for the offer. I'm in California so the shipping probably doesn't make it worth it. Unless there's someone here in the US that can just put one in an envelope with a postage stamp I'll probably just order a small batch.
I checked shipping from NL to US and I have to fill in a CN22 customs declaration because I send goods, shipping costs would be €10.30 about 12.50usd. If I send it as a letter without a customs declaration it is € 4.65 about 6usd but it will almost certain be intercepted by customs because of the contents without declaring it, so that is no option imo.Thank you for the offer. I'm in California so the shipping probably doesn't make it worth it. Unless there's someone here in the US that can just put one in an envelope with a postage stamp I'll probably just order a small batch.
Well, having started this project nearly two years ago, I finally picked up a 3D printer to start iterating a carrier to hold the Adafruit Huzzah and perfboard. After 10 revisions I got the specs and shape nailed down, so I set to work soldering everything together. However, after plugging in the battery my Huzzah gave up it's magic smoke! Back to gathering new components, will try again in a few weeks. I did put together a custom PCB and sent that off to have a few printed for me; that should make the assembly a bit easier.
Thank you for the offer. I'm in California so the shipping probably doesn't make it worth it. Unless there's someone here in the US that can just put one in an envelope with a postage stamp I'll probably just order a small batch.
Another 2.5 years later, and it's in its first batch of beer. Have I really had this thing sitting around for almost 5 years? F**k.
The battery life is abysmal on my setup (Adafruit Huzzah for an integrated charger). After this batch is done I'll likely take it apart to measure the current draw while sleeping. It's currently consuming about .1v per day when reading every 4 hours, so nowhere close to the 3-month battery life reading every 30 minutes of the original design.
I rigged up a second iSpindel circuit on a breadboard and got the same power consumption rates (as measured by the drop in voltage over time). I swapped out the Adafruit Feather ESP8266 and put in their ESP8266 breakout board (no USB circuitry or anyting) and it is consuming less than half the power of the Feather-based circuit—but without any battery charging circuitry attached. However, at 0.0017 volts/hour when waking every 30 minutes, the battery will still go from 4.2v to 3.3 in about 22 days (assuming a linear rate), which is still 1/3rd of the battery life as the creator claimed with their circuitry and components.
I have some D1 Minis from Amazon coming this weekend, so I'll see how the power consumption is with one of those. I also have some kit coming to measure and log the amperage draw from the circuit so that I can see just how different they are without having to run multi-day test. The takeaway at this point is, though, that the Adafruit Feather isn't a good option if you want frequent readings or need a month+ of battery.
@Darsx
I might have had some issues similar to yours with some of my builds. See post 1733.
It was suggested that the temp probe was incorrectly installed, I changed it 3 times to no effect. Finally changed the D1 mini and it worked. I would check your soldering on the D1 is really good, I think that's the problem I had because I did get that swapped out D1 mini working in the end as a NAT relay.
Suspect it is software or firmware struggling with a hardware issue.
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Just to say there is also a sucky thing for getting solder out of holes that I was given. Works well and then I use the wicking stuff.
I would try it in a brew as is thus with the 16 degrees and see what it does, maybe the measurements during the brew aren't that accurate but you can surely see if the fermentation is still going or has ended.For anyone who has built an iSpindel with CherryPhillip 4.0 board AND encountered issues getting 25 degrees, did you ever find a solution that worked?
I'm currently maxing out at 16 degrees after calibrating the gyro to ~89. I've tried weighting in various spots above and below where I could get small things to fit. It should be top weighted based on the angle, but small things like coins to packing foam just sink it more. Just about ready to give up and get the latest PCB (Jeffrey 2.69) out of frustration. Think it's worth going that route instead of battling this?
For anyone who has built an iSpindel with CherryPhillip 4.0 board AND encountered issues getting 25 degrees, did you ever find a solution that worked?
I'm currently maxing out at 16 degrees after calibrating the gyro to ~89. I've tried weighting in various spots above and below where I could get small things to fit. It should be top weighted based on the angle, but small things like coins to packing foam just sink it more. Just about ready to give up and get the latest PCB (Jeffrey 2.69) out of frustration. Think it's worth going that route instead of battling this?
I have had some luck with adding foam or cardboard to the bottom of the pet and then shaving down the tabs at the top of the pcb. This lifts up the center of gravity and might possibly help.
I would try it in a brew as is thus with the 16 degrees and see what it does, maybe the measurements during the brew aren't that accurate but you can surely see if the fermentation is still going or has ended.
The latest 2.69 version has the ability to add solder at the bottom of the PCB to adjust the angle but in my experience you don't even need that due to the weight of the battery so that would be easier but you have to get it first so I would try your current build first.
Sorry, totally missed your reply somehow. Thanks for the thoughts, that's definitely a valid point - at least to determine how close it could be to terminal gravity, but then again being accurate would be nice too.I would try it in a brew as is thus with the 16 degrees and see what it does, maybe the measurements during the brew aren't that accurate but you can surely see if the fermentation is still going or has ended.
The latest 2.69 version has the ability to add solder at the bottom of the PCB to adjust the angle but in my experience you don't even need that due to the weight of the battery so that would be easier but you have to get it first so I would try your current build first.
16° is too low so adding something will not help and IanJ mentioned that it is a CherryPhilip 4.0 board not a Jeffrey.
But like cayde1001 said if you could get the position of the battery a little bit higher that could work.
Could you trim away some of the battery holder especially in the lower half? The battery would probably hold in fine with just the top part clipping it. If you removed lots of the battery holder and it wasn't secure a small cable tie would secure it. Might just do the job without soldering.
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