Ok, so I have been looking, and frankly I am not sure about the Arduino because of the programing thing. But if I was to go with the Arduino, what all would I need to buy for hardware.
here is the requirments.
two temp inputs two controled outputs (one 1200 watt element and one 100 watt element)
some sort of display which could show curent temp, set point and meat temp.
now for function it needs to
-maintain the set cabnet temp by use of the 1200 watt element.
-adjust cabnet temp to predetermined set point when specific meat temp is reached.
-allow different types of programing for different cooking styles. say doing a spicif temp for 2 hours then adding 10 degrees per hour till another temp is reached then hold at that temp.
I also need it to be able to turn on the 100 watt element when a specific cabnet temp is reached.
Now I don't know how much it would cost to have but wireless ability so I can monitor/controle from my laptop would be nice. but not nessaray.
so how much would it cost me to get all the stuff I need to do this?
Steve
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