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note upper connection is the RJ-45 Ethernet connectionhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ethernet-shield.jpgEthernet ShieldEthernet Shield2013-01-14T13:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2013/01/03/deja-vu-it-got-really-cold-again-test-plan/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/123112data.jpg123112dataData collected on SD card2013-01-07T18:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/24/pid-continues-to-works-great-efficiency-measured/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/122412pid.jpg122412PID3 1/2 days of PID control2012-12-24T16:48:19+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/about/2012-12-20T20:45:40+00:00weekly0.6https://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/20/pid-works/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/122012pid.jpg122012PID2012-12-20T20:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/19/thinking-about-pid-control/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121912pid1.jpg121912PIDRaw data imported into Excel with PID data calculatedhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121912pid.jpg121912PIDRaw data with PID calculations2012-12-19T11:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/18/software-changes-to-control-underdamped-setpoint-control/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121812chart.jpg121812chartUnder damped control2012-12-18T15:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/16/continuous-run-working-fine-future-improvments/2012-12-16T15:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/15/121412-data-more-testing-draft-improvements/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-14-12.jpg12-14-12Temperature vs. Minutes 12/14/12 data2012-12-15T14:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/13/more-testing-another-day-another-graph/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-12-12.jpg12-12-12Tank Temperature vs. Time in minutes2012-12-13T13:49:13+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/11/testing-with-feedback-step-9-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tank-chart.jpgtank chartChart of Temperature vs. Minutes2012-12-12T14:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/10/work-out-the-software-bugs-to-test-burn-step-8-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00077.jpgDSC00077Boiler hooked up and burning for the first time2012-12-10T17:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/12/04/electrical-box-and-paint-step-7-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00665.jpgDSC00665Electrical mounting plate with wiring completehttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00668.jpgDSC00668Skin on used electrical boxhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00661-1.jpgDSC00661 (1)Overall view with a better view of the Arduino box and LCDhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00656.jpgDSC00656Overall view of finished hopper assemblyhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc00655.jpgDSC00655Used electrical box2012-12-04T12:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/26/adding-the-hopper-step-6-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00645.jpgDSC00645New hopper with tabbed gussetshttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc005461.jpgDSC00546Last years hopper, auger and burner combinationhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00545.jpgDSC005452012-11-27T01:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/my-frugal-plan/2012-11-23T22:47:28+00:00weekly0.6https://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/23/adding-wheels-step-five-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00638.jpgDSC00638close up of carriage assembly welded to auger tubehttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00642.jpgDSC00642cross bars with cnc cut gussets and cnc cut caster plateshttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc006411.jpgDSC00641Burn plate attached to auger via screws tightened 120° aparthttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00641.jpgDSC006412012-11-23T16:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/19/mounting-the-auger-drive-motor-step-four-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc006371.jpgDSC00637Top view of the motor mounted to the worm drive shafthttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00637.jpgDSC00637https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00630.jpgDSC00630Top view of finished drive unit2012-11-19T11:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/12/adding-the-worm-gear-and-worm-step-three-of-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00620.jpgDSC00620Worm gear keyed to shaft, worm gear mounted on cross shaft.https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00614.jpgDSC00614Chain drive transmission of the auger drive, used on the last configuration2012-11-13T01:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/11/step-two-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00627.jpgDSC00627Auger centered in pipe, cantilevered with two pillow block bearingshttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00628.jpgDSC00628End view showing the machine pillow block bearings mounted onto 1 x 2 square tubinghttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00618.jpgDSC00618Shaft with key way machined and auger ready to weld onto shafthttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00623.jpgDSC006232012-11-11T20:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/10/26/wednesday-recap-preparing-the-tank-attempting-to-add-a-larger-lcd/2012-11-06T22:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/10/24/hello-world/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc005275-e1319462034903.jpgPrototype boiler after potato digging dayhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc005274.jpgPrototype boiler before paint and after potato digging dayhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc005273.jpgDSC00527https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc005272.jpgPrototype boiler before paint after potato dayhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc005271.jpgBoiler before paint after potato day2012-11-06T22:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/10/31/last-week-this-week/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00534.jpgBoiler boss control with cover removedBoiler boss with Cover removedhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00531.jpgReturn manifold Return manifold with piping from heating coil in Solar tank and stub from chip boilerhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00532.jpgPotato Harvest Cleaned UpClean floor after Potatohttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00530.jpgPotato HarvestPotato Harvest drying on floor2012-11-06T22:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/11/26/added-hopper-and-auger-feed-motor-lcd-problems-still/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00546.jpgBoiler with hopper attached2012-11-06T22:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/11/30/feed-test/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00548.jpgHopper with pelletsHopper with pelletshttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00547.jpgAuger motorAuger Motor2012-11-06T22:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/05/first-burn-as-a-boiler/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00549.jpgPrototype burn modePrototype burn mode2012-11-06T22:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/10/electronics-mounted/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00551.jpgDSC00551Arduino and LCD display in project boxhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00536.jpgBefore ElectronicsBefore Electronics2012-11-06T22:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/11/2nd-burn-test/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00552.jpgNew exhaust fan configurationNew exhaust fan configuration2012-11-06T22:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/13/3rd-burn-test/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc005551.jpgDSC00555Boiler installation for testinghttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00555.jpgDSC00555https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00553.jpgBoiler control boxBoiler control box with manual feed control2012-11-06T22:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/17/overnight-run-successful/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00558.jpgDSC00558https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00557.jpgDSC00557New Fire door with over center latches and fiberglass rope sealinghttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc00556.jpgImproved wiring and computer mountingImproved wiring and Arduino mounting, yes that's a sparkfun box2012-11-06T22:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/19/burner-improvments/2012-11-06T21:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/12/30/real-world-vs-bench-top/2012-11-06T21:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/04/changed-feed-sprocket/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00568.jpgDSC00568New sprocket addedhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00569.jpgDSC00569https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00570.jpgDSC00570New Heat shieldhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00567.jpgDSC00567Old Feeder Tubehttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/recent-pics-12-11-247.jpgrecent pics - 12-11 2472012-11-06T21:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/05/more-combustion-air/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00575.jpgDSC005752nd Fan with slip joint connection2012-11-06T21:49:22+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/08/back-to-the-drawing-board/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00576.jpgDSC005762012-11-06T21:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/14/3rd-configuration/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00580.jpgNew Airbox and feedNew Airbox and feed2012-11-06T21:48:08+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/15/good-test-for-the-boiler-with-5f-overnight-temperature/2012-11-06T21:47:33+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/18/remaining-issues/2012-11-06T21:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/23/feed-improvments-fix-the-lcd-garbling/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc00582.jpgDSC00582Top view of roller chain drive of auger feed2012-11-06T21:44:42+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/01/28/software-cuts-pellets-by-third/2012-11-06T21:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/31/why-spend-your-evenings-and-weekends-welding-and-programming/2012-11-06T21:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/11/02/auger-feed-rebuilding-step-one-a-diy-record/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00604.jpgDSC00604End view of the welded assemblyhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00599.jpgUnwelded auger drive weldment ready to be weldedUnwelded auger drive weldment ready to be weldedhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00597.jpgPartially assembled angle iron plate and side alignment platehttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00598.jpgCNC cut parts ready for weldinghttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc00546.jpg2011 Hopper and Auger Assembly2011 Hopper and Auger Assembly2012-11-06T21:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/06/cnc-plasma-cutter-fall-plan/2012-11-06T21:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/09/11/radio-data-transfer/2012-10-24T21:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/10/23/cnc-painted-and-working-great/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/6-13-12-002.jpg6-13-12 002Cnc with cut Burner plate2012-10-23T11:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/10/06/homebuilt-plasma-cutter-tested-and-functional/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc00070.jpgCutting parts from scrap for testingCutting parts from scrap for testing2012-10-06T16:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/09/10/milestones-why-we-need-to-take-a-minute/2012-09-10T18:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/24/openlog-partially-tested/2012-08-24T18:32:14+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/20/openlog-firmware-updated-and-tested/2012-08-20T20:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/19/cnc-plasma-cutter-works-with-sharpie/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc00059.jpgDSC00059Corrected axis Image of the start of the same programhttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc00058.jpgDSC00058Mirror Image with y axis reversed 2012-09-12T08:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/14/cadcam-software-tested-and-produces-code/2012-08-14T19:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/08/12/cnc-plasma-cutter-progress/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc00052.jpgDSC000522012-08-12T18:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2012/02/10/magnehelic-data/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc005901.jpgDSC00590https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00590.jpgDSC00590Magnehelic gauge https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00588.jpgDSC00588Magnehelic test port in burn chamber2012-02-10T12:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/10/25/tuesday-sizing-the-circulator-pump/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00529.jpgUpper heat distribution manifold with circulator pumpshttps://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00528.jpgLower zone manifold 2011-12-01T13:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/11/24/lcd-issues/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00544.jpgGarbled displayGarbled display2011-11-24T16:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/11/17/circulator-controller-now-works/https://frugaltinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00540.jpg4 x 20 LCD display showing time and controller status2011-11-23T17:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.com/2011/10/31/arduino-thermostat/2011-11-01T16:01:58+00:00monthlyhttps://frugaltinker.comdaily1.02014-12-06T21:03:28+00:00