Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie

[ClubChapin]

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. 

[addicted-to-smoke]

Really enjoying your "they say it can't be done" attitude!

[1buckie]

@argentflame  did something like this also.....don't remember exactly how his was rigged?

Good Show!!!!!

[pbe gummi bear]

nicely executed. Any concerns on the wire rubbing on the roti wall over time?

[ClubChapin]

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.

[jcnaz]

@argentflame  did something like this also.....don't remember exactly how his was rigged?

Good Show!!!!!

Thanks Ken,
I knew I had seen something similar, but couldn't find the thread.
My Weber roti doesn't have a bushing...

[ClubChapin]

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.

[MINIgrillin]

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.

[ClubChapin]

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.

[MINIgrillin]

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.

[addicted-to-smoke]

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.

[Hogsy]

Good job, I cheat and use the Maverick ET-75

[MINIgrillin]

how stupid of me. 

Grill on bro

[argentflame]

@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

[Winz]

Love the creativity!  Nicely done.


Winz