The Brauduino (Matho’s Controller) Buy thread

[lael]

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-5#entry1023959

above is the original post with the pdf files for building. I've also attached a Word doc I put together as I had trouble finding it in this thread.

Let me know if you need more info after you have read these docs.

View attachment The Kit Build_b.docx

 

[booargy]

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/page-5#entry1023959

above is the original post with the pdf files for building. I've also attached a Word doc I put together as I had trouble finding it in this thread.

Let me know if you need more info after you have read these docs.

lael could you tell me what values these are please?
R9
C1
D1
K1
or a new parts list.

 

[joshF]

Booargy, all the information you need is listed in this exact thread. Perhaps try what the majority of us have already done and read through each page until you find the information you're looking for because it IS here.

 

[lael]

Booargy - my apologies I thought they were listed in the above word doc / or were fairly obvious from the photos in the document.
I've amended the list to include what you've asked for.

View attachment The Kit Build_c.docx

 

[elpiratilla]

Hello, for so I took mine.
Edit:
Lael you have put in windowSize parameters, Kp, Ki and Kd?
Greetings.

 

[lael]

elpiratella - that looks great!!! Nice work!

 

[Logman]

Nice work elpiratilla! :beerbang:

Lael you have put in windowSize parameters, Kp, Ki and Kd?

I can say for a 50-liter pot parameters kp, ki, kd wear?
And also in windowSize to get value?

Anyone know what he's asking here? How to adjust for a larger pot maybe?

 

[elpiratilla]

Sorry for my English but I use translator.
The manual is set for a 23L pot and I want to use a 50L pot.
Thank you.

 

[elpiratilla]

A photo of the pot as I have.

 

[lael]

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.

 

[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 .