Custom phase change controller "Golden Froster"

[GrossmeisterB]

Ah, ok, Triac for the compressor, then I know why he needs such a huge heatsink...

But yeah, the design of the controller board looks clean, maybe you switch over to SMD and can make it even smaller...but without professional equipment, SMD is a pain in the a... to work with...hehe...

[Sneil]

Just got my Xe in last night. Im a little lost with setting this baby up. So i guess I need a transformer to power the thing Didn't know that, where would I go to pick one up?

[jinu117]

or if you can find cheap dc power source that would work too.

[{.bLanK} GoD]

X and Xe are 15vac
value is 9vac

[Golden_Eagle]

we are looking forward to mak smd controllers. but it´s not worth it unless you sell them in really high qty´s

Sneil, you need an ac adapter for your controller. If you have any doubt about connections pleser reffer to the installation diagram.

[Ssilencer]

I updated the first post of this thread with all the info and pics on the controllers

[boostedevo]

Does anyone happen to have cross-reference P/N for NTE or RadioShack even for the LM335 temp sensor on the Value? Mine's been flakey for a while now and I temporarily have the unit out so I figured it would be a good time to repalce it. My local Fry's only carries NTE brand and I can't find any cross-reference for the National LM335Z and I refuse to order one $.69 part from Mouser

Thanks

[Golden_Eagle]

as far as i know, only National Semiconductor makes this ic.

[boostedevo]

Thanks, and that figures. Any ideas of a retail chain (RadioShack, etc.) that might carry them? Mouser has them, I'd just feel stupid mail ordering a single piece that costs less than $1. I am not even sure if that is the issue, I was just told to try it. The display has been reading "E8C" for months and I am getting tired of looking at it

[Ssilencer]

contact me or golden by pm, so we can see if that is the problem (it apears to be) and help you

[Sneil]

Some questions with wiring my Xe.

1) In the diagram I connect the Xe to the PC PSU from the number 2 connection on the right hand side the diagram. How exactly do I go about doing this?

2) On the #3 connector beside the #2 I need to connect to the Compressor. What part of the compressor should i connect to? HERE is a wiring diagram of my compressor..

3) Lastly why do I need the ac adapter when there is a male connector to the PSU? I guess i can assume the pc psu doesnt power the unit so what then is the connector for?

thanks, I hope these questions aren't annoying but I can't afford to wreck any of this expensive hardware so please be patient when answering.

[Carlz0r]

Some questions with wiring my Xe.

1) In the diagram I connect the Xe to the PC PSU from the number 2 connection on the right hand side the diagram. How exactly do I go about doing this?

I drew a quick wiring digram, hopefully it will make sense:

2) On the #3 connector beside the #2 I need to connect to the Compressor. What part of the compressor should i connect to? HERE is a wiring diagram of my compressor..

See the above wiring diagram

3) Lastly why do I need the ac adapter when there is a male connector to the PSU? I guess i can assume the pc psu doesnt power the unit so what then is the connector for?

thanks, I hope these questions aren't annoying but I can't afford to wreck any of this expensive hardware so please be patient when answering.

I'm not quite sure why there is a connector from the psu, I think it is just to sense whether the computer is on or not.

[Sneil]

Hey thanks. It makes sence eccept still not for the PC PSU connection. when you say "plug cord for PSU in here" im not sure which cord your talking about or what its supposed to be plugged in to?

[Carlz0r]

Hey thanks. It makes sence eccept still not for the PC PSU connection. when you say "plug cord for PSU in here" im not sure which cord your talking about or what its supposed to be plugged in to?

The main power cord. The one that would normally plug into a wall socket.

[Sneil]

ok i thought tha was my "main power in".. so is main power in just the ac transformer?

i dont get it lol

[blowsion]

where can we get one of these in europe?

[Sneil]

PM ssilencer or golden eagle

[Carlz0r]

ok i thought tha was my "main power in".. so is main power in just the ac transformer?

i dont get it lol

Main power in is from the wall, so it's 120v or 240v, depending on where you live. I'll try and get some pics when mine is wired up.

[Sneil]

yes I am entirely confused now lol
hopefully you can get those pictures up soon!

[Ssilencer]

Golden will get here asap

[Golden_Eagle]

Sneil:
1), 2)


3) That connector is used to detect whether the pc-psu is runing or not.
Your questions doesn´t bother at all.

[chilly1]

I dont use the froster to power up the CPU psu I usually leave it on its own...

[Carlz0r]

Ssilencer, clear your PMs

[Golden_Eagle]

The connections must be done as the installation guide says.

carlzor pm me in case you need something. i´m seeing silencer tomorrow.

[chilly1]

So what you are telling me is that the Controller will not shut down the computer with the power swich but only by totally powering down the PSU??