2bluewagons
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I just received a UniBrau mini 11-gallon dual 1500w element BIAB setup but am building my own controller. I am getting close to pulling the trigger on an order to build a controller similar to the diagram here but with a few small changes. The biggest difference is that I want the option to have power input and control output from the DSPR1 to switch between the option shown here where it alternates with the primary PID and an external box consisting only of a separate power connection and SSR. This would be used to control a second element. So during times when both elements are in use, the PID is controlling one and the DSPR1 is controlling the other through the aux SSR, but when just one element is in use I have the option of PID or manual through the same SSR with a quick toggle. Yes, I'm aware this is a bit overkill but since when is that a bad thing?
I've attached a diagram of the front faceplate for this setup planning on the deluxe 1/16 enclosure (Pbox-16D) from Auber. Dimensions of this plate are 150mm x 80mm. Does this look too crowded? How much heat do the PID units give off? Will cutting out that much of the panel make it too flimsy? Just so it's clear, the center toggle only needs the cutout hole in the center. The square is the switch body that will be behind the panel, crowding the control units a bit.
Thanks in advance for any tips. And thanks to all the electric brewers for being a great resource for a whole new reason to geek out on this hobby!
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I just received a UniBrau mini 11-gallon dual 1500w element BIAB setup but am building my own controller. I am getting close to pulling the trigger on an order to build a controller similar to the diagram here but with a few small changes. The biggest difference is that I want the option to have power input and control output from the DSPR1 to switch between the option shown here where it alternates with the primary PID and an external box consisting only of a separate power connection and SSR. This would be used to control a second element. So during times when both elements are in use, the PID is controlling one and the DSPR1 is controlling the other through the aux SSR, but when just one element is in use I have the option of PID or manual through the same SSR with a quick toggle. Yes, I'm aware this is a bit overkill but since when is that a bad thing?
I've attached a diagram of the front faceplate for this setup planning on the deluxe 1/16 enclosure (Pbox-16D) from Auber. Dimensions of this plate are 150mm x 80mm. Does this look too crowded? How much heat do the PID units give off? Will cutting out that much of the panel make it too flimsy? Just so it's clear, the center toggle only needs the cutout hole in the center. The square is the switch body that will be behind the panel, crowding the control units a bit.
Thanks in advance for any tips. And thanks to all the electric brewers for being a great resource for a whole new reason to geek out on this hobby!
View attachment panel-front-labels.bmp