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by np0x
Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone using a BCS in the UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 4357

Re: Anyone using a BCS in the UK?

You would just need a transformer that gets the correct dc voltage, 5V i believe. No need for a transformer from 220->110, just go directly to dc, at least that's what I would try to do. :) Once you find a transformer that's the right voltage get busy using wire cutters and soldering iron if you can...
by np0x
Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: v2.0 Firmware now available!
Replies: 32
Views: 16795

Re: v2.0 Firmware now available!

My understanding is that the hardware are identical, and all you need to do is a firmware upgrade which is software only.
by np0x
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Config File?
Replies: 15
Views: 19693

Re: Config File?

A config file will look like this: BCS-460 v2.0 ,Fermenting ,Brewing ,Process 2 ,Xmas Lights ,Hold ,ramp 46-67 ,ramp 67 - 38 ,State 3 ,State 4 ,State 5 ,State 6 ,State 7 ,Strike Water ,Sparge Water ,State 2 ,State 3 ,State 4 ,State 5 ,State 6 ,State 7 ,State 0 ,State 1 ,State 2 ,State 3 ,State 4 ,St...
by np0x
Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: iPhone
Topic: Brewbuddy
Replies: 39
Views: 83361

Re: iBCS

Ah, thx, will update. The version in the store is 2.0 comparable, go forth!
by np0x
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Roadmap and Feature Request
Topic: Idea for Alert/Alarm/Popup Features
Replies: 12
Views: 9204

Re: Idea for Alert/Alarm/Popup Features

FWIW, your mac has a built in web server that you can use to host files like that mp3.
by np0x
Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BCS 460 VIRTUAL "KILL SWITCH"
Replies: 3
Views: 2718

Re: BCS 460 VIRTUAL "KILL SWITCH"

There are two levels of actual big red buttons, I have both on my rig, i have a switch that kills the power to the bcs if I want to shut it down or power cycle it, and then I have each powered outlet with a 3-way switch that allows force-off, force-on, or ssr(bcs)-control of the out. For the kill sw...
by np0x
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suggestion for a new product
Replies: 2
Views: 2748

Re: Suggestion for a new product

You can run a cat-5 cable basically an infinite length and have a satellite box with ssr's in it, so the only thing being sent is the low voltage control signal. I have done this as my brewery and fermentation chamber are in different places...just string a little cat-5 and set it all up. I put head...
by np0x
Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: RIMS temperature control
Replies: 5
Views: 5781

Re: RIMS temperature control

Where are you measuring temperatures? Can you use it not in manual mode and get the temps to work right in your process? (basically, do you have any more information that might help? Maybe screenshot(s) of your processes?) it might just be the thermal mass of the grain and/or heat loss from your tun?
by np0x
Sun Dec 13, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is my BCS dead?
Replies: 30
Views: 17077

Re: Is my BCS dead?

So, Adam received your BCS and it (appears) to work fine(that was my expectation, there aren't many things to go wrong). Based on the fact that I helped you work with the network stuff way back in January and we were unable to resolve it then, something about using an access point as a gateway(get's...
by np0x
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$@##! Moving to Germany
Replies: 3
Views: 2615

Re: #$@##! Moving to Germany

getting 5V DC in germany is going to be the easy part, I would think you need to work through all the high voltage side issues...