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===Project Scope===
 
===Project Scope===
<b>Description:</b><br> My [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/Md420 Md420]] fermenter controller belongs to the [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/PyPicn PyPicn]] family of projects. <br>
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<b>Description:</b><br> My [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/Md420 Md420]] fermenter controller belongs to the [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/PyPicn PyPicn]] family of projects. (GTK)gui and software is written in python and works on windows and Linux alike. It talks to the PC's serial port using TCP sockets thus allowing multiple connections to the one device.
The PIC 18F252 microcontroller unit controls a refrigeration assisted cooling system and heaters to maintain the fermentation cabinet temperature. External, internal and vessel temperatures are measured and logged. The temperatures where I live vary greatly and as the cabinet is an old gutted fridge sitting outside it its exposed to the elements and therefore requires a decent heating/cooling setup.<br>
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* For example. One application is used to collect data, temperatures etc and log/ display graphs.
The cabinets air can be circulated using a fan driven exhaust system. This prevents gas build up, stops temperature layers forming and can be used to aid the heating/cooling system by comparing the set point with outside temperature. Fermentation is exothermic, especially so when your fermenting substances other than beer ;) Sucking in the cool night air is a very good, non power hungry, way of cooling.<br>
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** A second app simultaneoulsy requests data and can re configure if required the control features.
The (GTK)gui and software is written in python and works on windows and Linux alike. It talks to the PC's serial port using TCP sockets thus allowing multiple connections to the one device.
 
* For example. One python script is used to collect data, temperatures etc and log/ display graphs.
 
** A second script simultaneously requests data and can re configure if required the control features.
 
 
** A third can collect data for a web page. etc etc
 
** A third can collect data for a web page. etc etc
 
* some [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/PicViewSnaps screenshots]] which reminds me they need updating.
 
* some [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/PicViewSnaps screenshots]] which reminds me they need updating.
 
* Its by no means a simple solution.
 
* Its by no means a simple solution.
Remote access to the data and control aspects can of course be reached thru an ssh tunnel via the internet.
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** However the sytem can and is used to control all manner of Home automation and other devices across the web or locally.
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==Extension==
 
*The [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/PyPicn PyPicn]]system can and is used to control all manner of Home automation and other devices across the web or locally. Various "black boxes" like the fermentation [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/Md420 Md420]] collect and control various devices.
 
 
*** Its an extension of a work related project
 
*** Its an extension of a work related project
 
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===Online Demo===
 
===Online Demo===
 
You can visit the web page of a similar project.
 
You can visit the web page of a similar project.
 
* [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/RoomMonitor  Room Monitor]]
 
* [[http://mec-symonds.eng.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Saqqara/RoomMonitor  Room Monitor]]
 
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== External Links ==
 
[http://www.premiergubcabinet.com/Hidden-Gun-Cabinet-c7.html Hidden Gub]
 

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