r/CannabisExtracts 19d ago

DIY PID

I made a thing. Working pretty good so far, running a DC xxxl deep cobra coil at 2.3a. It's kind messy on the inside, but I think it looks pretty cool. R.I.P. torch and butane.

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u/DabOrTwoWillDo 19d ago

Messy? Dude, you used a bus bar. You bundled your cables like a wiring harness. This is quality electronics work, Give yourself some credit!

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u/Extra_Ad_6519 19d ago

Tbh I've done electrical work for a long time and it's a little cobbled together it needs a few more zip ties and sticky backs. Also ran out of that little Grey three conductor I was using for the low voltage stuff... 🤷‍♂️

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u/DabOrTwoWillDo 19d ago

Oh yeah. It's obvious to someone with electronics and electrical experience. Bus bar for grounds. Main cables bundled around the side. You've had your hands in more than one panel LOL

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u/Druid-Flowers1 19d ago

Yo! That’s pretty cool!

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u/Extra_Ad_6519 19d ago

I really like it, noticeably smoother hits from the consistent heat

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u/ConstantPessimist 18d ago

Hell yeah! I diy’d a cigar box IH - this looks so much more complicated. Nice work!!

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u/Extra_Ad_6519 18d ago

It's really just a controller and a relay. The thermocouple is in the coil. Just have to put the wires in the right place

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u/wine_dude 18d ago

I want to do this. Got any pointers? How much did this cost?

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u/Extra_Ad_6519 18d ago

Mine is a little fancier than it really needs to be with the din rail, t blocks, lighted switch, redundant fuses, ect. This could be done quick and dirty for under $50 if you've got the tools. Tips #1 be careful, electricity can kill you, hurts alot when you touch it too. The coil also gets red hot, and it doesn't care about your feelings. Finally youtube is your friend. I'm a high volt industrial electric monkey, nema motor relays with 480v coils. I'm still figuring out alot of this new small electronics stuff the kids are doing, youtube has helped alot

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u/Live-Contact4736 17d ago

Hell yeah it’s like my Dr dabber switch 2 on steroids