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03-26-2013, 07:12 AM | #1 |
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Has anyone Modded their Thermopens to read correctly...
Just another one of the pet peeves that us left handed people need to deal with the bias against us in our everyday lives...
Has any technically inclined lefty been able to mod a Thermopen from its flawed right hand usage to its more accurate left handed orientation? Specifically, does anyone know if you can flip the display in a Thermopen? I am getting sick of reading temps upside down when checking the temp of the meat. And for any of the whackadoodles that enjoy trashing every thread anywhere which will of course blurt out "use the other hand", that is easier said than done. You just got up this morning and went to the bathroom. Did you use the other hand? See, its not natural to make a conscious decision about something you do automatically. Soooo,,, any technical people out there up to the challenge? I was thinking of picking up some closeout Thermopens to open and try, but my electronics equipement is rather old (use to build Heath kits) and I was wondering if I am in over my head before I started.
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03-26-2013, 07:29 AM | #2 |
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03-26-2013, 07:48 AM | #3 |
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If the display were inverted would that make the thermapen operative for you?
That might just be a simple (?) software thing. IF having the display on the opposite side of the case would require a complete overhaul. Why don't you contact thermoworks and let them know your thoughts. They may have never thought about your needs. This might open up a new market for them. I'm curious...what is the percentage between left and right handed people?...off to google. jon |
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03-26-2013, 07:50 AM | #4 |
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From this article, it looks like a 30-70 split is possible...http://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...e-people-right
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03-26-2013, 07:55 AM | #5 |
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I believe he wants to stick it in then rotate it to see the display, but then the numbers are upside down. The software flip, if possible, would work.
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03-26-2013, 07:59 AM | #6 |
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Attach a mirror to it. Preferably a magnifying mirror for ease of reading. You could probably use that high magnification one that you use when going to the bathroom, but clean it first.
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03-26-2013, 09:00 AM | #7 | ||
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03-26-2013, 09:05 AM | #8 | ||
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03-26-2013, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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i'm a lefty, but i check my meat with my right hand. heh.
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03-26-2013, 09:12 AM | #10 |
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I've seen where he shows holding it with the probe between your pinky and ring fingers on your left hand and the display facing out and measuring that way. I'm sure you've seen that before, but that was the explanation I saw.
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03-26-2013, 09:16 AM | #11 |
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Any seasoned lefty(me)is really ambidexterious.
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03-26-2013, 09:18 AM | #12 |
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Is your wife correct handed? Just have her check your meat for you.
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03-26-2013, 09:19 AM | #13 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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You've just given in to The Man
:) Thanks all. It was good to get an informal reading from the left side of the Brethren on such an issue.
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03-26-2013, 09:28 AM | #14 |
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Have you taken it apart yet just to see if the display can be flipped? It may be as simple as that if it's not hardwired to the circuitry.
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03-26-2013, 09:43 AM | #15 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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Sheesh! If you don't want to clip it to the Thermapen, then at least consider this mod for your cooker. No UDS is complete without one. Lets you see all that meat without having to walk all round the cooker or move things around.
Lots of good reviews.
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