The firmware upgrade can be performed very easily using the MSD mass storage device bootloader technology that allow you to “copy paste” the new binary executable file in the smartPID controller connected via USB and mapped as a USB memory drive
To upgrade FW you DON’T need any driver or SW installation, just simply follow below steps
FW upgrade does not cause the lost of configuration data but in any case write down your relevant parameters (PID Kx tuning parameters, process parameters etc..)
Programming an application via the bootloader
here a short video of the the upgrade procedure
ENGLISH VERSION
ITALIAN VERSION
SmartPID CUBE controller is suitable tro upgrade single vessel BIAB mash tun like Klarstein, Ace Microbrewery, EasyGrain, HopCat, Easybrew and may other branded
The smartPID controller can provide a full set of benefits and new feature like
The upgrade procedure is almost plug and play and requires to disassemble the original controller and insert SmartPID CUBE, AC/DC power supply and a SSR relay
Below the wiring schema
A complete kit with all components is provided with
The step by step guide allow you to easily upgrade your system
klarstein_retrofit_with_smartpid_cube_step-by-step_guide.pdf
Guida all'aggiornamento passo passo (ITA)
aggiornamento_klarstein_con_smartpid_cube_guida_step-by-step.pdf
here video tutorial of the operations
ENGLISH VERSION
ITALIAN VERSION
In order to connect smartPID controller (any application) to the WiFi and than to the private MQTT server few provisioning and configuration operations are needed
The logical step to follow are
in all steps you need some credentials and paramters
the procedure is described in this step by step procedure and video tutorials for each applications
https://web.brewfather.app is one of the best platform for recipe design and brewing experience on both desktop and mobile devices. With a modern design that is easy to use interface allow any hobrewer to design the recipe and manage the the full brewday and fermentation
The integration with smartPID allow from the web abb and any browser mobile and desktop to interact with smartPID controller to mange either the brewday or the fermentation process
This short guide provide you basic info an reference material to perform the integration
the features that Brewfather provides are:
Smart Hombrewing Application
Smart Thermostat
Firmware Pre-Requirements
In order to use the integration a specific firwmare level is needed on SmartPID Both classic DIN box controller (STC version) and the new CUBE version are fully compatible.
Download the FW from the SmartPID wiki page on the web site and upgrade as usual
Integration Instruction Manual
download the instruction manual and follow the step by step procedure
smarpid_brewfather_integration_standard.pdf
further informations directly on the Brewfather web site
https://docs.brewfather.app/integrations/smartpid
and in this video tutorial
SmarPID cube has a nice and versatile form factor that can be mounted in several different options
beside this option you can also 3D print a simple and effective plastic brackets that keep steady and stable the “cube” and you can fix on the front panel with 4 screws. With this option even if the cut-out in your box is not perfectly precise you have a clean and fully functional solution
here the STL files for the 3D printing ! staffe.zip
Enjoy