The Brauduino (Matho’s Controller) Buy thread

[elpiratilla]

Hi elpiratella, I haven't actually changed the settings on mine at all. I think in the manual for the controller that matho put out he commented on the settings, but they have worked fine for me. I have a similar size pot to yours.

Thank you very much, are you really helping me.

By the way if you still have a few want to make a purchase kit together several members of my association.

 

[elpiratilla]

My team ended.

 

[djar007]

Very nice set up elpiratilla. Looks great.

 

[Cavemanbrew]

hello boys and girls,

im in need of an [SIZE=11pt]Arduino unit for Mathos control unit, i got two units off Lael now and both are doing the same thing, i belive it to be the Arduino unit [/SIZE]not the controller.

[SIZE=11pt]please any advice is treasured [/SIZE]

 

[joshF]

Caveman you haven't really said what the problem is? It's a little difficult for anyone here to help if you don't say what the issue is

 

[Cavemanbrew]

bugger caught up in the soldering iron

had unit stolen from my work bench several months ago, was working,
got it back,
and then the first problem was the temp probe measurement was recording a maxed out result, tryed several temp probes, all the same
bought a new controller off Lael and pluged all together and now the screen lights up then fads very quickly (no display) now (5mins ago) the trac (power dio) on the [SIZE=11pt]Arduino is getting very hot and the screen only blink on then dies, [/SIZE]

[SIZE=11pt]got the feeling im not ment to suceed with an all grain brew system [/SIZE]

 

[djar007]

I have a spare you can borrow. It's in Melbourne. On my phone so not sure where you are

 

[Cavemanbrew]

hi all asking for assistance,

ive moved to electronic section to keep the admin happy

 

[lael]

I was putting together a list of items / posts that might be helpful for someone looking to build a brau-clone, and was going to include it in a PM when people ask for kits. It turned out to be really long. So here is the list and I'll link to this post instead



The Thread that started it all: Matho's NextGen build http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/57924-braumeister-nextgen-build/

The Matho's controller thread where Matho decided to make something the rest of us could build - Thank YOU Matho!!: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/59563-mathos-controller/

Some posts that might help you get all the pieces for the kit together etc:


Notes I made when researching to build my clone:


http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-4#entry1015635



pdf's of other people's builds

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-4#entry1015637

fascia panels sold for $20.- PM superoo
http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/67944-braudino-facia-panels/#entry959304 -


kitbuild_c document (updated instructions for PCB assembly - still refer to matho's instructions included in the link below)

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-14#entry1100443 -

Soldering youtube tutorial. Use a fine point soldering iron if at all possible. Also Matho's pdf's of the PCB and controller build
http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-5#entry1023959 -

Where I got all my parts etc ordered from in an excel document:
http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-5#entry1024063 - note I didn't include delivery prices and somewhat inevitable over-ordering of items -plan ahead and you can reduce the problem.

Excel file for figuring out if your pot sizes will work for different SG beers:
http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-5#entry1024747

Parts for the controller:

SSR: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280776557335?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649&clk_rvr_id=562803637162
Power supply: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280881156800?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649&clk_rvr_id=562805524338 - recommended by Matho - is no longer sold. The dimensions were: 96*58*25mm (L*W*H)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2A-24W-Switch-Power-Supply-Driver-Converter-For-LED-Strip-Light-220V-110V-BY/ looks like it would work well also.
Temp probe: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3m-Digital-Thermal-Tank-Sensor-Horizontal-DS18B20-/251252244370?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item3a7fccff92&clk_rvr_id=562802678435

Code etc for the controller:

The code "sketch" for the arduino: https://github.com/mathoaus/braumiser-controller/blob/master/brauduino2.ino

with time delay: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/72254-mathos-arduino-controller-adding-time-delay/#entry1050348

If you are loading the sketch - the libraries you will need: http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/72371-mathos-brauduino-odd-behaviour/#entry1033956


I've also attached some files that Matho originally uploaded - for the sake of having them all in one location that is easier to find.

I think that is pretty much everything I wish I had been told before I tried to build a brau-clone.

Final Hot tips:
1. Plan it out carefully so you know what you want to achieve, what parts you need and your total costs - I massively over-ordered on my stainless plumbing parts because of this. Allow for cost over-runs (it should still be much lower than a brau).
2. Look at other people's builds for ideas.
2. Use a fine tip soldering iron (really, it makes that much difference!)
3. If the micromatch doesn't force the ribbon cable to connect you can push the wires down into the slot with a jeweller's flat head screw driver or solder the wires into place (I just built another controller and had this problem).
4. Figure out the stand you will have the pot on before you finalise your plumbing. It makes a big difference to the configuration. A good stand makes the system much more presentable / practical and enjoyable.

Merry Christmas!

View attachment Brauduino Instruction manual.pdf

View attachment BrauMiser_Build_Part_1.pdf

 

[real_beer]

I was putting together a list of items / posts that might be helpful for someone looking to build a brau-clone, and was going to include it in a PM when people ask for kits. It turned out to be really long. So here is the list and I'll link to this post instead

Merry Christmas!

Excellent idea, intelligent post, great work. Post of the year in my book!

And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too

Edit:
The Mods should take a five minute break from banning & spanking naughty members right now and pin your post for easy reference for the future poor sods facing this build .

 

[tateg]

good work lael
just how do you load the arduino, i keep just getting a blank screen
cheers

 

[djar007]

Brightness isn't turned up too high is it?

 

[tateg]

That was exactly the problem, I worked it out about an hour after posting
Thanks Dave

 

[drevinfr]

hello! I have read this project through a forum and it seems awesome. I would like to follow your steps.
I want one of this!!

 

[djar007]

PM lael for a kit. He has been doing the organisation on these. I will be keen for another one also. So that's two. He usually likes around ten people and then does a mail out.

 

[tateg]

Hi guys
Just wondering what kind of accuracy everyone in getting with the sure electronics temp probe
Mine seems to be out by a couple of degrees when out of liquid, but closer when is, measured against a thermopen
Cheers

 

[lael]

When I measured my new braumonster the other day it was about a degree out in the liquid at the top of the malt pipe, but bang on when the probe was in the liquid in the outer pot. I figured it wasn't deep enough for the digital thermometer to be accurate at the top of the malt pipe and didnt worry about it.

 

[lael]

I have about 6 kits ready to go, but they are missing 15mm nylon mounts (got sent the wrong thing and ran out). If anyone wants one, just PM me.

I've just ordered a fresh round of PCBs which I'm intending to be the last batch of kits that I do. They are amazing, but take a bit of time to organise and package and send.

 

[lael]

Received nylon mounts today. PM me if you want a kit.

 

[jwollmer]

I have been studying the threads around the Brauduino and your Braumiser and I am getting close to the build. I would like to take your design and add a jacketed kettle for cooling and some sort of hop dropper for additions.
I think this will require 2 more sets of outputs that are not in the current design. I am new to the electronics side of the build so I need to seek advice from the experts. My thought is that I would drive a soloniod based on the wort temp after boil. And for the hop dropper maybe a drive for a stepper motor.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jim

 

[tateg]

Received nylon mounts today. PM me if you want a kit.

Pm sent
Cheers

 

[kezza]

Does anyone know how to install the drivers for the arduino board with windows 8 ive been trying half the bloody day

 

[tateg]

Does anyone know how to install the drivers for the arduino board with windows 8 ive been trying half the bloody day

Yeah that was fun
From memory I ran the install package and remember where you extracted it to
Then go to device manager right click on the unknown devise or ardrino what ever is there and select properties.
Go to drivers tab
Then update driver button
Locate the file from earlier
That Should do it

 

[kezza]

Cheers il give that a go

 

[tateg]

Hi Lael,
Just wanted to check that you have received my PM, looking for another kit
cheers
tate

 

[lael]

HI Tate!

Yep - just sent you one back. Was out camping for a few days. Arrived home to a bunch of deliveries for the final big run

 

[ec-cts]

Hey guys:

From Spain, my first time in the forum.

I received the kit LAEL, and just finished mounting.

Thank you to LAEL for answering many private messages.

Attached pictures of initial assembly, with tests to check that it works.

Next step is to mount all the electronics in a box, and make a general function test "In dry" replaces pump and resistance by leds or similar.

Regards,

 

[lael]

Nice work! Very satisfying to see it come alive!
Did you find the temp probe in the post I linked? That is the default temp when there is no probe attached. It looks like you have the standoff at the top right - the solder will hold the top in place - so I normally put both standoffs at the bottom of the LCD (it probably doesn't make any difference at all in use).

 

[suchidog]

Hey all,

Selling a partially constructed Bramiser control kit complete with Bonjuino and Matho's controller already constructed:

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/77657-partially-completed-braumiser-control-box/

Cheers,
Suchi

 

[ec-cts]

Thanks for your advice Lael.

You're right, the probe is not connected, it was just an initial test of the assembly was correct, and that everything worked.

Carlos