Thermoelectric wine cooler drying and curing - DIY

[Hook Daddy]

Yeah that is currently the situation I'm running into. I'm either essentially designing a control board for this thing or I'll have to use the UIS plug.

Side note - I can't figure out how to like posts or direct DM someone on this site lol

You get the like and dm messages after posting for a while, it doesn’t take long. @gooshpoo uses the ac infinity controller I believe, he may be able to answer your question.

 

[Aggnasty]

Yeah that is currently the situation I'm running into. I'm either essentially designing a control board for this thing or I'll have to use the UIS plug.

Side note - I can't figure out how to like posts or direct DM someone on this site lol

I would definitely just get the uis plug.

 

[gooshpoo]

Hey all,

Has anyone been able to retrofit a ACI 69 pro controller to control the dehumidifier? I have the recommended cooler and dehumidifier, but I'm attempting to use an ACI controller so I can control my tents and fridge through the app. I am powering the controller with an external 10VDC supply.

The 4 wire cable is typically for communication, but I'm attempting to find a work-around using either a small relay (has to draw 3mA or less), a transistor (if I can find one that works) or using a control board from an ACI fan. Any and all thoughts are appreciated.

Brian

Get the UIS control outlet , it will also power the controller.

 

[NINatas]

Get the UIS control outlet , it will also power the controller.

Thanks everyone, I was aiming to save a few bucks but considering the cost of the UIS outlet and the time needed to find an alternative its a pretty easy choice.

 

[NINatas]

Does Cannatrol have any real competitors when it comes to their 'home' unit?

They offer a larger industrial model, and also handle retrofits in existing buildings.

I have 15+ years in automation, programming, and project development and am considering making some career moves.

 

[SnidleyBluntash]

Does Cannatrol have any real competitors when it comes to their 'home' unit?

They offer a larger industrial model, and also handle retrofits in existing buildings.

I have 15+ years in automation, programming, and project development and am considering making some career moves.

Do it. And sell it at cost to RIO users

 

[Blue brother]

I really like the AC Infinity pro 79 controller for wifi. I spent 70 on that, 30 on the dehu, and another 20ish on rack materials. That's all you need. Under 350 is easily doable. I built my first one and decided I wanted one for long term storage, I'm 650 in on 2 of them.
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Show off!..... says the jealous person. Haha, very nice!

 

[Tony9d9ct]

Show off!..... says the jealous person. Haha, very nice!

Thank you! Honestly it's a hobby that keeps me grounded, gives me that feeling of progress when I need it, and I get to give away some of what I enjoy growing. It's much less expensive and dangerous than my motorcycle hobby so the wife doesn't care about my spending lol

 

[Tony9d9ct]

Thanks everyone, I was aiming to save a few bucks but considering the cost of the UIS outlet and the time needed to find an alternative its a pretty easy choice.

You can get the 79 Pro controller on ebay for 70$. It has 2 outlets, so I have the Koolatron in one with power on all the time, and the other I have for the dehumidifier that I have toggle on and off depending on humidity. It uses it's own probe sensor also. Great little units for those with anxiety who need the wifi to be able to check on humidity and temp from anywhere lol