Construction
on a second sous vide oven controller began in order to gift one to my mother
who expressed interest. The second version uses a different temperature
controller which utilizes a PID loop and a solid state relay (SSR). The change
in controller was prompted by advice from Instructable comments of the first build. The
enclosure, receptacle cover, receptacle, and cord-tite connector purchased were
the same as the
first build. The components were arranged on the enclosure faceplate to
establish the arrangement. Masking tape was applied in the vicinity of the
devices before each device was carefully aligned and arranged using an artist’s
square.
Loose arrange of devices
Masking tape where the devices will go
Using an artist's square to align the components
The
hole positions were marked on the masking tape. 11/64” holes were drilled at
the corners of the controller hole and for the temperature probe terminals.
Large diameter holes were drilled for the receptacle which fit the receptacle
but did not provide enough clearance to add the receptacle cover. The rectangular
hole was cut out with a handheld jigsaw and repeatedly trimmed until the
receptacle fit squarely. The cutting was all done on the underside of the
enclosure faceplate to avoid scratching the visible surface.
Marked off places to make holes
11/64" drill bit used to drill holes for the corners of the temperature controller
Round holes for area of receptacle
Rectangular hole for receptacle
The
hole for the controller was drilled with a large diameter bit to so the edges
of the hole aligned with the edges of the intended square hole. The first two
cuts left a heart-shaped hole in the PVC faceplate. The hole was slowly trimmed
until the controller fit squarely. Holes for the mounting probe terminals were
drilled in one side of the enclosure to plate the cord-tite connector.
Large holes drilled for temperature controller hole
Heart-shaped results of cutting
Devices and their mounting holes
Cord-tite connector mounted in box
To do:
- Wire components
- Mount components
- Test controller
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