Title: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 07:01:07 AM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 07:01:07 AM
I've been meaning to do this for awhile. I've always thought it would be nice to be able to monitor the temp of something on the spit. Yesterday saw an iGrill Mini and just went ahead and picked it up.
Ran the probe wire through the handle side bushing and rubber-banded the transmitter to the handle and voilà! Now I can monitor my Roti cook from inside. I'm sure that this could be done with any wireless probe system.
It might be nice to figuring out mounting the transmitter on a weight wire. The iGrill didn't want to stay under the rubber band. It is light enough that it could hang from the probe connector.
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Ran the probe wire through the handle side bushing and rubber-banded the transmitter to the handle and voilà! Now I can monitor my Roti cook from inside. I'm sure that this could be done with any wireless probe system.
It might be nice to figuring out mounting the transmitter on a weight wire. The iGrill didn't want to stay under the rubber band. It is light enough that it could hang from the probe connector.
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2015-05-06%2019.41.11%20Medium_zps9osa7tkc.jpg) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Chapin_Place/media/Weber/2015-05-06%2019.41.11%20Medium_zps9osa7tkc.jpg.html)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2015-05-06%2019.40.53%20Medium_zpszxexyvlg.jpg) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Chapin_Place/media/Weber/2015-05-06%2019.40.53%20Medium_zpszxexyvlg.jpg.html)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.28.57%20Medium_zpscwunkv0k.jpg) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Chapin_Place/media/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.28.57%20Medium_zpscwunkv0k.jpg.html)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.28.33%20Medium_zpsinpc6ght.jpg) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Chapin_Place/media/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.28.33%20Medium_zpsinpc6ght.jpg.html)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.30.30_zpsvtxrnx8j.png) (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/Chapin_Place/media/Weber/2015-05-06%2020.30.30_zpsvtxrnx8j.png.html)
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 07, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 07, 2015, 07:56:58 AM
Really enjoying your "they say it can't be done" attitude!
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: 1buckie on May 07, 2015, 08:05:52 AM
Post by: 1buckie on May 07, 2015, 08:05:52 AM
@argentflame did something like this also.....don't remember exactly how his was rigged?
Good Show!!!!!
Good Show!!!!!
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 07, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 07, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
nicely executed. Any concerns on the wire rubbing on the roti wall over time?
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 08:45:15 AM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 08:45:15 AM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on May 07, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
Any concerns on the wire rubbing on the roti wall over time?
It was rigged in such a manner to not rub anywhere. The wire was pulled taught enough that it didn't touch the roti wall on either side of the bushing.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: jcnaz on May 07, 2015, 09:57:45 AM
Post by: jcnaz on May 07, 2015, 09:57:45 AM
Quote from: 1buckie on May 07, 2015, 08:05:52 AMThanks Ken,
@argentflame did something like this also.....don't remember exactly how his was rigged?
Good Show!!!!!
I knew I had seen something similar, but couldn't find the thread.
My Weber roti doesn't have a bushing...
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 12:08:49 PM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 12:08:49 PM
Quote from: jcnaz on May 07, 2015, 09:57:45 AM
My Weber roti doesn't have a bushing...
Mine doesn't either, although I think one could be added. They are inexpensive. This was on my Cajun Bandit Roti.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 01:29:06 PM
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 01:29:06 PM
Won't that give you oscillating temperature measurements due to radiant Doppler effect amplified by the parabolic nature of the internal structure of the kettle? I'm worried about you Man. Your messing with nature.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 03:22:10 PM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 07, 2015, 03:22:10 PM
Quote from: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 01:29:06 PM
Won't that give you oscillating temperature measurements due to radiant Doppler effect amplified by the parabolic nature of the internal structure of the kettle? I'm worried about you Man. Your messing with nature.
I think it is relative to the position of the receiver with an analog signal.
My particular system is digital and immune to this.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 05:05:32 PM
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 05:05:32 PM
Glad you thought of that. You could have created a reverse polarity inverted black hole. Kinda like what happens when you wire a light bulb backwards.
Good idea with the wiring. Gonna give that a try. Unfortunately I have a maverick 732. If you hear about any wormholes opening in Dallas that was me.
Good idea with the wiring. Gonna give that a try. Unfortunately I have a maverick 732. If you hear about any wormholes opening in Dallas that was me.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 07, 2015, 06:24:59 PM
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 07, 2015, 06:24:59 PM
Dude. Clearly, he's using the proper flux capacitor to avoid any such compatibility issues. It's not as if he's crossing the streams nor promoting dogs and cats living together.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: Hogsy on May 07, 2015, 07:29:28 PM
Post by: Hogsy on May 07, 2015, 07:29:28 PM
Good job, I cheat and use the Maverick ET-75
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 08:37:32 PM
Post by: MINIgrillin on May 07, 2015, 08:37:32 PM
how stupid of me. :-[
Grill on bro
Grill on bro
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: argentflame on May 07, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
Post by: argentflame on May 07, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
@ClubChapin I bought this at amazon. It's worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET-75-Rotisserie-Thermometer/dp/B0012RPJ2E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431065230&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=maverick+rotisserie+bluetooth (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET-75-Rotisserie-Thermometer/dp/B0012RPJ2E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431065230&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=maverick+rotisserie+bluetooth)
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: Winz on May 08, 2015, 06:35:30 AM
Post by: Winz on May 08, 2015, 06:35:30 AM
Love the creativity! Nicely done.
Winz
Winz
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 08, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 08, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: argentflame on May 07, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
@ClubChapin I bought this at amazon. It's worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET-75-Rotisserie-Thermometer/dp/B0012RPJ2E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431065230&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=maverick+rotisserie+bluetooth (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET-75-Rotisserie-Thermometer/dp/B0012RPJ2E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431065230&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=maverick+rotisserie+bluetooth)
That is very cool. It is a pleasant surprise to see this exists as a product already.
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: swamprb on May 09, 2015, 07:59:22 AM
Post by: swamprb on May 09, 2015, 07:59:22 AM
what is the max temp rating of the probe?
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: ClubChapin on May 09, 2015, 01:00:19 PM
Post by: ClubChapin on May 09, 2015, 01:00:19 PM
Quote from: swamprb on May 09, 2015, 07:59:22 AM
what is the max temp rating of the probe?
For the iGrill probes:
"This probe measures temperatures ranging between -22°F and 572°F and can withstand direct heat of up to 620°F. "
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http://store.idevicesinc.com/igrill2-igrill-mini-pro-meat-probe/ (http://store.idevicesinc.com/igrill2-igrill-mini-pro-meat-probe/)
Title: Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
Post by: clarissa on May 25, 2017, 11:29:30 AM
Post by: clarissa on May 25, 2017, 11:29:30 AM
@argentflame I see it is not available right now. Can you share what the price was? I was talking with my hubby just this morning about whether there was one for the rotisserie.