Thanks guys! I was thinking that when LMI offers a ready-to-go product for the price of this thing, I'd rather save myself the time and energy and just buy the shiny one!
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | LMI Temperature Controller |
Looks yummy to me! I've been bending by "feel" and it has worked for me...but I really like the idea of the thermocouple and precise temperatures...what say ye? |
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| Author: | BobK [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Temperature Controller |
There are many OLF'ers who have built their own PID controllers, but I'm not handy with electronics so I bought the LMI model. I had been using the old dimmer switch device, also from LMI, and after bending just one side I put that controller up in the attic. Being able to accurately hold a temperature while the side sets makes a huge difference. If you feel comfortable building your own, that's the route to go, but either way you won't regret having one. Bob |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Temperature Controller |
here is a picture of mine...simple and very accurate...pid and 20 amp SSR off of ebay for about 50 bucks , and a mechanical timer, using a thermocouple with the end cut off and the wires twisted together....search the forum, Fred Tellier has some good info...easy to make |
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Temperature Controller |
I built my own PID controller, but for $160, I'd probably have bought the LMI controller if they had it then. You can build your own for right around $100 though, and the threads Wes mentions have all the details. |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Temperature Controller |
I bought one and like it a lot. I wish it had a shut-off timer built in but you can put one on the power cord. I build almost all my own jigs but I liked the price for the LMI version so I bought it. |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LMI Temperature Controller |
Thanks guys! I was thinking that when LMI offers a ready-to-go product for the price of this thing, I'd rather save myself the time and energy and just buy the shiny one!
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