Lion Wifi PID Thermostat and Akorn Grill Review

thegizzard · 07-27-2012, 11:50 AM

I will post my review of the Lion + Akorn here.

Let's start with a picture of my initial setup.

Here is what the graphing looks like on my PC.

I can access it remotely on my Galaxy Nexus Android Phone

More to come...

BluesDaddy · 07-28-2012, 07:35 AM

Looking forward to the rest of the review. I'm getting a Tiger to use with my Akorn, so this should be interesting.

thegizzard · 08-01-2012, 10:38 AM

My review is still coming. There is some more testing and pictures I want to take before I post it. My plan is to cover internet port forwarding as well for those that have asked some good questions.

In the mean time if you have any questions that are not answered elsewhere, ask away.

The bottom line for me is I think this is a great product with good value for the cost.

BluesDaddy · 08-02-2012, 10:01 AM

What are you using to power the unit?

thegizzard · 08-02-2012, 02:23 PM

2 ways.

1. I have a 12v sealed lead acid battery 5a.h.

2. I have an old 12vdc 2amp wall wort.

I ordered a Lithium Ion 9ah battery that will be my permanent power source. $28 with charger.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

caliking · 08-02-2012, 07:59 PM

Cool. I was interested in trying to build a wifi PID controller, but the more I look into that project the more I realize I'm getting in way over my head. Can I ask how much you paid for your system?

woodpelletsmoker · 08-02-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegizzard

2 ways.

1. I have a 12v sealed lead acid battery 5a.h.

2. I have an old 12vdc 2amp wall wort.

I ordered a Lithium Ion 9ah battery that will be my permanent power source. $28 with charger.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Lithium Ion 9ah battery with charger US$28, it is even cheaper than what I bought in China. I paid US$30 for 4 ah with charger

woodpelletsmoker · 08-02-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliking

Cool. I was interested in trying to build a wifi PID controller, but the more I look into that project the more I realize I'm getting in way over my head. Can I ask how much you paid for your system?

Power Draft Controller with WIFI, the LION US$198.Package offer of the LION Fan and Adapter A of fan US$228, Plus SAL mail cost US$30, total package price US$258
The controller is much more than a thermostat.

BluesDaddy · 08-03-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegizzard

2 ways.

1. I have a 12v sealed lead acid battery 5a.h.

2. I have an old 12vdc 2amp wall wort.

I ordered a Lithium Ion 9ah battery that will be my permanent power source. $28 with charger.

Do you perhaps have a link to the battery and charger that you ordered?

Thanks!

thegizzard · 08-04-2012, 10:29 AM

This is the battery I purchased.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401...OU%3AUS%3A3160

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

BluesDaddy · 08-04-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegizzard

This is the battery I purchased.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401...OU%3AUS%3A3160

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

You da man! Thanks!

thegizzard · 08-06-2012, 07:51 AM

More info on Power sources in this post:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...34&postcount=7

jetfxr27 · 08-11-2012, 10:40 AM

Beautiful post, cant wait for the review. Would love to upgrade to a wifi version.

thegizzard · 08-15-2012, 11:07 AM

For those patiently waiting... I have not forgotten.

I am waiting on a replacement probe which should arrive within a week then I will complete the write up.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

BluesDaddy · 08-15-2012, 02:45 PM

Hey Giz, regarding the power supply, did you attach a connector to the power wires of the Lion or did you just splice wires together? I assume white is hot and black is ground on the Lion side, but just want to be sure. Am still waiting on a battery/charger to make it to me from China.

07-27-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lion Wifi PID Thermostat and Akorn Grill Review I will post my review of the Lion + Akorn here. Let's start with a picture of my initial setup. Here is what the graphing looks like on my PC. I can access it remotely on my Galaxy Nexus Android Phone More to come...

08-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#5
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2 ways. 1. I have a 12v sealed lead acid battery 5a.h. 2. I have an old 12vdc 2amp wall wort. I ordered a Lithium Ion 9ah battery that will be my permanent power source. $28 with charger. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Chargriller Akorn. Golden Lion PID.

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caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cool. I was interested in trying to build a wifi PID controller, but the more I look into that project the more I realize I'm getting in way over my head. Can I ask how much you paid for your system? __________________ EZ wood handled 3 wheeler \| OTS \| OTS mod to OTG \| Ladybug SS Performer \| UglyDrumTandoor \| UDS v1 \| midi UDS with red nipples \| SJG smoker mod \| Simpsons SJS \| Simpsons OTG \| WGA charcoal \| SJP \| Stacked brick WFO \| Lodge Logic Sportsman's Grill cast iron hibachi/sigri \| LBGE

08-04-2012, 10:29 AM	#10
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is the battery I purchased. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401...OU%3AUS%3A3160 Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Chargriller Akorn. Golden Lion PID.

08-11-2012, 10:40 AM	#13
jetfxr27 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-09 Location: Memphis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Beautiful post, cant wait for the review. Would love to upgrade to a wifi version. __________________ UDS', mUDS, COS. Weber gasser & kettle. Thermapen,Digiq2, Golden-Tiger

07-28-2012, 07:35 AM	#2
BluesDaddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking forward to the rest of the review. I'm getting a Tiger to use with my Akorn, so this should be interesting.

08-01-2012, 10:38 AM	#3
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My review is still coming. There is some more testing and pictures I want to take before I post it. My plan is to cover internet port forwarding as well for those that have asked some good questions. In the mean time if you have any questions that are not answered elsewhere, ask away. The bottom line for me is I think this is a great product with good value for the cost.

08-02-2012, 10:01 AM	#4
BluesDaddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What are you using to power the unit?

08-06-2012, 07:51 AM	#12
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	More info on Power sources in this post: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...34&postcount=7

08-15-2012, 11:07 AM	#14
thegizzard On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For those patiently waiting... I have not forgotten. I am waiting on a replacement probe which should arrive within a week then I will complete the write up. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Chargriller Akorn. Golden Lion PID.

08-15-2012, 02:45 PM	#15
BluesDaddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Giz, regarding the power supply, did you attach a connector to the power wires of the Lion or did you just splice wires together? I assume white is hot and black is ground on the Lion side, but just want to be sure. Am still waiting on a battery/charger to make it to me from China.