Weber Smokey Mountain Fireboard ATC set up?

[mofofromlowell]

Hey guys long time snooper here 1st time poster here. I'm From Lowell, Indiana. I'm not new to BBQ but new to temp controllers.

I just ordered a Fireboard drive 2 and I already have a pit viper fan with the weber attachment.

My question is with my BBQ guru ATC. I got the pit to temp then turned on the controller and let it do its thing.

1. Do u get the pit to temp then turn on the fireboard?
2. For setting up the charcoal usually use minion method.. is there a better way? Snake... start coals on far side? Or just in top in thr middle.
3. How are u mounting ot to the WSM (the controler)
4. I'd like to be wireless so how is the battery and fan? And can I use USB power as well.

 

[PatAttack]

I'd use the minion method and let it get to temp initially.

Then attach the ATC and let it roll.

Mount it using the hardware supplied from BBQ Guru.

I have a waterproof box for the unit itself and just run a drop cord.