PID Controller Group Buy

[Frozone]

OK! The last of the units are done and all but 2 shipped.

One goes out tomorrow (cba257) - I couldn't get it off the burn-in bench and to the post office in time today.
The other is awaiting payment (flintlockrecord).


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These people need to contact me if they still want one.
I couldn't get an answer by email or PM.

buckndee <immersion> HDSSR

Mohillbilly <immersion>

Suo Gan

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Other than that I'm done with these for the summer or so.

It's on to my DIY Kits and the thermocouple mounts.

Thanks Everyone.

[Doc Highwall]

Frozone, I recieved my PID today. Thank You!

[cba257]

Frozone

I received the PID controller today. Now all I have to to is figure out how to use it. Thank you very much for making these, excellent craftsmanship.

Cody

[Frozone]

....... Now all I have to to is figure out how to use it........

Thanks for the kind words.

Turn your pot up all the way.
Plug the pot cord into the back of unit.
Plug in TC in the back of unit.
Plug unit into wall.
Place TC in pot - only the probe
Turn on unit, and set temp (default is ~ 650)
When green LED comes on - Make boolits!

[Dannix]

I just got mine in. Thanks! Now I just have to squirrel away some time to try it out.

[rayv]

Got mine. Looks great. Can't wait to get back to the shop and try it out. Thank you, Frozone.

[Blue Hill]

Hey Frozone,
I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong. On my unit, 100005 HDSR, the only LED that ever comes on is the green one. It's on as soon as I power the unit up and stays on until I shut it down. Blue and red never come on. The unit works perfectly, brings the lead up to the set point and maintains it very accurately. Just no idiot lights. Am I missing a step?
Blue

[Frozone]

Sorry about this.

It is likely a parameter set wrong.
I have PMed instructions.

The parameter in doubt is the "AL-P" setting.
It should read 21.

[Blue Hill]

Thanks Frozone
I'll try your instructions and let you know how I make out.
Blue

[buckndee]

I received my controller the other day. Very nice product.

Thanks frozone for doing this GB for Cast Bullits members.

Buck

[Dannix]

I'm re-reading the how-to posts in this thread as I'm going to do some casting this morning with the PID for the first time this summer, and when I came across this bit, I realized it seemed to imply instructions were included with the PID.

My first thought was "what is he talking about?" And then I actually looked and, sure enough, there was a double page of instructions included that I somehow completely overlooked. I guess I'm helping hold the male stereotype of ignoring directions.

Frozone, once tourism season ends, I'll be interested in whatever TC mounting design you may come up with. Thanks!

I cut out most (almost 3 pages) of the Mypin 'data sheet' - it is Not a "manual", it is a spec sheet for designers. What you receive are the only parts (2 pages) that the end user could possibly use.
If you look carefully you can even see the (literal) cut and paste I used to assemble the front page.

The only things the end user should need to change is the temperature.
They should be able to 'train' the unit as well.

On the Auber you must change settings just to Train the unit.
I feel this is a mistake and prefer the Mypin for that reason.
You can't harm the units (either type) even if you constantly retrain them.
But, you can make a mess of things with the wrong settings.

[Flintlockrecord]

Got mine this week. About to fire it up

Thanks for a great looking unit

Ian

[Dannix]

Well I used the PID today, and I consider it the best money I've ever spent on casting. I used a clip from a Tel-Tru to hold the thermocouple.

Thanks again Frozone!

[Doc Highwall]

Dannix, and everyone else don't put your old thermometer away. Attach it to your hot plate for re heating your moulds and lead ingots for replenishing your lead pot as you cast.

[dragonrider]

Got mine yesterday, it was actually delivered to the wrong address, it was addressed correctly, the neighbor then brought it to me, I don't know him but appreciated his efforts. I haven't played with it yet. It is certainly well made, going to be a big change for me at least as I have only used a thermometer to monitor temps for the last 25 years. Thanks Frozone

[Dannix]

Dannix, and everyone else don't put your old thermometer away. Attach it to your hot plate for re heating your moulds and lead ingots for replenishing your lead pot as you cast.

I thought about PMing you, but I figured I'd just post so others could see your input.

I'm assuming you are just putting the thermometer in a cavity of the mould? What temp do you look for?

I'm personally just using an coil thermometer for irons on top of the sprue plate, but I haven't used it enough to know if it's a good process to go by.

[Doc Highwall]

I found a piece of aluminum about 4"x6"x1/2" thick that had a hole in it that the thermometer fit into and take the temperature from that. Some people here have even made small metal boxes large enough to hold a mould with the handles sticking out of it, with the thermometer attached for setting the temperature.

[jayhutch]

I want one - immersion thermocouple

jayhutch@roadrunner.com

- hutch

[Frozone]

This Buy is long Closed!

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