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getting into Audrino computer controllers
Posted on 11/16/15 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 1:37 pm
I fix oven and washer boards from time to time. Sometimes I cannot fix them and they are no longer made.
I'm looking into Audrino and it seems I can get a relay controller and a temp probe and run it all together, basically mimicking the original controller.
I just ordered some controllers, and all kinds of other crap. It was cheap so $120 worth is a ton of stuff coming.
Goal is to build a fully functional oven controller and build a servo + Axworthy pulley system flying santa Christmas display.
Just wonering if any one else is into the Audruino stuff.
I'm looking into Audrino and it seems I can get a relay controller and a temp probe and run it all together, basically mimicking the original controller.
I just ordered some controllers, and all kinds of other crap. It was cheap so $120 worth is a ton of stuff coming.
Goal is to build a fully functional oven controller and build a servo + Axworthy pulley system flying santa Christmas display.
Just wonering if any one else is into the Audruino stuff.
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Posted on 11/16/15 at 2:16 pm to Napoleon
I really, really want to get into it, but nowadays my time is so limited and my interests are so divided that I would need a practical reason for it -- a project that results in fulfilling a need or supplying a valuable convenience. Otherwise it all ends up in a drawer with other abandoned projects.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 6:41 pm to Napoleon
Arduino is VERY easy to pick up, especially if you have even minimal C+ programming skills. I've made several gadgets using them, including a touch screen controller for my saltwater aquarium. It reads temps, adjusts heating, sets light times and even controls an LED strip to mimic the current moon phase. Cost me less than $150.
You can pretty much do anything with them, which is awesome for a $30 "toy"
You can pretty much do anything with them, which is awesome for a $30 "toy"
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:23 pm to CP3
I recently got into it. For my 1st project I used an Arduino UNO, a water bowl, a float switch, and a 12v solenoid valve to make an auto watermatic bowl for my dog. The end goal is to use a $5 wifi adapter to enable remote control/monitoring of the bowl. I know it's not practical at all but I needed some excuse to get into it and didn't want to just follow a ready-made tutorial.
Posted on 11/16/15 at 7:36 pm to MikeTh3Tiger
That's the best part about them. Parts are cheap enough to to just make any small pointless invention 
Check out sparkfun.com for good deals on nearly any part you'll ever need
Here an old pic of my controller in its infancy. Need to get a current pic
Check out sparkfun.com for good deals on nearly any part you'll ever need
Here an old pic of my controller in its infancy. Need to get a current pic
This post was edited on 11/16/15 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 11/16/15 at 8:28 pm to Napoleon
I want in. I have nespresso.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:54 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Last night did the first ten lessons, getting the programming syntax down mainly. I have a good understanding of most of it. I did really like learning how to use the shift register and the other parts I knew what they were but now how they worked.
My useless invention will be a dog scratcher. What I envision is a linear actuator with a high torque medium rpm motor at the end. The motor will turn something like my dog's favorite round brush. the actuator will go back and forth.
The dog will turn the system on via a pressure switch and it will shut off after a set amount of time, and be locked out for a set time.
Shouldn't be too hard.
My useless invention will be a dog scratcher. What I envision is a linear actuator with a high torque medium rpm motor at the end. The motor will turn something like my dog's favorite round brush. the actuator will go back and forth.
The dog will turn the system on via a pressure switch and it will shut off after a set amount of time, and be locked out for a set time.
Shouldn't be too hard.
This post was edited on 1/4/16 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:15 pm to Napoleon
I bought the Humble Bundle books that teach you some stuff, I really want to get into this stuff. Learned a bit from the RPi heatermeter I built, would like to do some more stuff.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 3:34 pm to Napoleon
If you're going with the arduino + relay, check out the Sainsmart relays. I've used them in 4 projects so far and can't recommend them enough. Cheap too. I recently bought a 16 channel for something like $22.
ETA: My latest project was a Christmas light controller using the 16 channel relay
ETA: My latest project was a Christmas light controller using the 16 channel relay
This post was edited on 1/4/16 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 1/4/16 at 5:30 pm to MrSmith
What software do u use for your Controller? We do light o Rama, 48 channels and looking to upgrade another 2-3 controllers for next year. Wonder if I could hook up one of those to my current setup
Posted on 1/4/16 at 8:18 pm to SpicyStacy
I used vixen to write the sequences and then send that to the arduino via the com port.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 8:34 am to Dam Guide
I was practicing on reversing dc motors last night, getting the fundamentals for one of my builds.
I also want to build a test rig for GE control boards for freestanding refrigerators.
That shouldn't be too hard.
I also want to build a test rig for GE control boards for freestanding refrigerators.
That shouldn't be too hard.
Posted on 1/5/16 at 2:13 pm to Napoleon
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build a test rig for GE control boards for freestanding refrigerators
Can you go into more detail? I'm just curious haha
Posted on 1/5/16 at 4:12 pm to MrSmith
I basically want to build one tool that copies most of these.
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So that I can unplug a fridge, plug in my leads and test the fans, compressor and lighting seperate from the board.
The reason being, a lot of times a GE board fails due to a bad fan. The fans are 5.5v DC and the fridge is 120v AC. So it's hard to test the fans. When you change out a bad board and you have a shorted fan, you can quickly short the board.
Plus having a relay bypass can let you know if it's a bad compressor or just a bad relay.
Just little things to save me time.
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