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Author Topic: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie  (Read 7655 times)

ClubChapin

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Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« 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 voilą!  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. 














« Last Edit: May 07, 2015, 07:08:05 AM by ClubChapin »
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2015, 07:56:58 AM »
Really enjoying your "they say it can't be done" attitude!
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1buckie

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2015, 08:05:52 AM »
@argentflame  did something like this also.....don't remember exactly how his was rigged?

Good Show!!!!!
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pbe gummi bear

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2015, 08:33:35 AM »
nicely executed. Any concerns on the wire rubbing on the roti wall over time?
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ClubChapin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #4 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.
« Last Edit: May 07, 2015, 12:07:37 PM by ClubChapin »
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jcnaz

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2015, 09:57:45 AM »
Quote from: 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!!!!!
Thanks Ken,
I knew I had seen something similar, but couldn't find the thread.
My Weber roti doesn't have a bushing...
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ClubChapin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #6 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.
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MINIgrillin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #7 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.
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ClubChapin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #8 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.
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MINIgrillin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #9 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.
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2015, 07:29:28 PM »
Good job, I cheat and use the Maverick ET-75
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MINIgrillin

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2015, 08:37:32 PM »
how stupid of me.  :-[

Grill on bro

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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2015, 10:07:54 PM »
« Last Edit: May 07, 2015, 10:10:17 PM by argentflame »
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Re: Wireless Temp Probe on Rotiserie
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2015, 06:35:30 AM »
Love the creativity!  Nicely done.


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