kickstarter for a $80 touch screen kiln controller

**gaffertape** · 10-12-2014, 11:22 PM

Hey,
thought this might be of interest to someone on here.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...r?ref=category

**Aymie** · 10-13-2014, 06:19 AM

I want one.

**derekg0** · 10-13-2014, 10:05 AM

Would using this on a kiln be as easy as using my existing thermocouple with this controller? or will the thermocouple that he's selling with the kit handle the temps that we use?

**menty666** · 10-13-2014, 10:31 AM

I'd be a bit concerned that the cold temps of New England might destroy that LCD.

**dustyg** · 10-13-2014, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by menty666

I'd be a bit concerned that the cold temps of New England might destroy that LCD.

I'm not sure that it'd be safe strapped to the side of my kiln in a Texas summer, either.

**oG Glocc Coma** · 10-13-2014, 11:28 AM

The thermocouple is the same type so wouldn't have any problem with that, but again a touchscreen in a Glass shop doesn't sound like a good idea. But damn its pretty and if they sold em on ebay after release i can't say I wouldn't get one!

**gaffertape** · 10-13-2014, 10:23 PM

I've sent a question in via the kickstarter page to confirm the upper limit of the thermocouple interface chip. I havent heard back yet.
I'm building an arduino based one with this interface, so unless I fry something I dont think I'll be getting one.

**gaffertape** · 10-15-2014, 01:54 AM

the guy from the kickstarter responded. The chip will read up to 1100C, but you will need to provide your own k type thermocouple that supports the higher temp range.