Freeze Pack Controller

[gsmaster]

About the extension cable for the lcd... There also are the keyboard that has to be extended. You could just ask for that extensions. We cant provide it as a standard because the main board of the controller is designed to mount on the front panel. If someone wants the extensions, just ask for it.

About the software etc...... We are trying to get them up to their space... soon availiable

Delay restart? I dont think it's really needed, most compressors have start-up capacitors, etc that protect the motor from overload. Adding a delay of (lets say 5 minutes) would be more of a boring waiting time... I dont know everything about phase change cooling and compressor operation, but as we discussed with unseen thats what I understood.

[Gray Mole]

Even on compressors with HST (start capacitor setup) a delay should be used when shutting down and starting up. That can be done just by waiting for a short time before starting the system again to allow the pressures to equalise. being able to have a delay as an option in the software would be very nice though still. The option of 0 to 3 minutes would be fantastic, so that no delay would still be an option for those who would prefer to do the waiting manually. If it's not something you wished to add though, it wouldn't be the end of the world. You already have a lot of very nice features

I should really remember to ask when I'm ordering for cable extensions, but I'm old so I forget easily I haven't been extending the keypad wire, just ensuring that the keypad is accessable where the control board is installed. For installs into cases (like V2000 lian li) there's not really room on one bezel and I don't like to use up 2 drive bays, so I just extend the LCD cable.

Cheers

Gray

[Barnsley-Bill]

gsmaster or unseen could you pm me the price of the extension cables for the lcd and keyboard as i would like to buy some please.
talk about being old Gray mole me too lol 'well i feel like it these days'.
cheers guys.

[{.bLanK} GoD]

Just ordered three Freeze pack controllers last night.
Good thing you mentioned about the LCD cable, I want to remote mount my LCD and keyboard also.

This is how I would like to mount the LCD and keyboard.
At the front of the case, right in front of the condensor.
In that photo, there is only 15mm gap between the condensor and where the front panel will be.
What operating temperature are the LCD's rated to?
I'm pretty sure the LCD's will be fine there, but I just thought I'd run it past you guys first. btw that end is intake air.


@Unseen, can you please pm me a revised price including cables I will need? Thanks

[chilly1]

MAss production???

[Unseen]

Thanks guys for the support. Well i dont think that there will be a problem with the cables. I can include them to your package. As gsmaster said just ask for them.

Link for the manual
http://files-upload.com/files/84122/...anual.zip.html

I will upload again the software when i will be back home.

Thanks!

[gsmaster]

{.bLanK} GoD, Why dont you place the condensor 1-1,5cm towards the back of the case, so you can install the controller as-is, without extension cables, and you can put the front fan under the controller, to blow at the condenser. I see you have some space there behind the compressor.

[kayl]

{.bLanK} GoD, Why dont you place the condensor 1-1,5cm towards the back of the case, so you can install the controller as-is, without extension cables, and you can put the front fan under the controller, to blow at the condenser. I see you have some space there behind the compressor.

send me the condensers and then make some more smaller ones so room for the controller
Keeping the LCD and controller together stops a fair amount of interference getting into the controller, from high starting currents of some compressors effecting character display. you didnt have an issue with your compresosr so could just make ya own cable if need i guess, or the guys sell them

[{.bLanK} GoD]

MAss production???

Me?
I wouldn't call it mass production.

Yet.

Thanks guys for the support. Well i dont think that there will be a problem with the cables. I can include them to your package. As gsmaster said just ask for them.

Is there any problem with making my cables 1 meter long? I want to run them in the inside edge of the aluminum angle right around the inside perimeter.
I have gold mylar braided sleeving I'm planning on using which if earthed at one end, acts as a mild shielding. And they wont be anywhere near any high voltage cables.
Just wondering if there is any limitation on length?
If it costs a bit more $$, I'm fine with that.

@gsmaster - I'm not overly keen on moving the condensor back further than i have to. May short cycle the condensor fan more. I may have to pad in between the condensor and the angle to prevent any short cycling.
And that empty space at the rear is reserved for a PSU and the controller

@kayl - Hahahaha. You wish I haven't forgotten you kayl. When I make more condensors, you are first on the list.

[gsmaster]

...Is there any problem with making my cables 1 meter long? I want to run them in the inside edge of the aluminum angle right around the inside perimeter.
I have gold mylar braided sleeving I'm planning on using which if earthed at one end, acts as a mild shielding. And they wont be anywhere near any high voltage cables.
Just wondering if there is any limitation on length?...

One of the reasons I choose that setup of the lcd, as kayl mentioned above, is to avoid interference from the (electrically) noizy compressor and fans. If you choose to make an extention of 1 meter or so, I don't think will be a problem if the extension cable is properly shielded. If you made the extension shorter the possibility of a problem would become smaller.

edit: added a missing "f" at the last If

[gsmaster]

You can download DrFrosty v1.4 software for Freeze Control Basic from here
http://files-upload.com/files/84514/...ty1_4.rar.html

[crmaris]

I am very happy to see that this project is going so well.. Well done gsmaster and unseen. Whenever I'll be able to steal some time from my phd i will make some updates to the prog..

[Barnsley-Bill]

cheers for the software im trying to get everything ready before i go into hospital for an operation im having a piece of bone removed from my right leg and im going to be imobile for awhile after it then Chemotherapy which im dreading looking at this and other stuf my take my mind off it hopefully.

alan.

[Unseen]

cheers for the software im trying to get everything ready before i go into hospital for an operation im having a piece of bone removed from my right leg and im going to be imobile for awhile after it then Chemotherapy which im dreading looking at this and other stuf my take my mind off it hopefully.

alan.

ohh... good luck. Just get back to us soon

[Barnsley-Bill]

Thank you mate i.ll be ok and wont be away long i think. Im not sure if they will let me take my laptop in I.ll have to ask .
btw the software looks great some realy nice things init

[{.bLanK} GoD]

One of the reasons I choose that setup of the lcd, as kayl mentioned above, is to avoid interference from the (electrically) noizy compressor and fans. If you choose to make an extention of 1 meter or so, I don't think will be a problem if the extension cable is properly shielded. If you made the extension shorter the possibility of a problem would become smaller.

Thanks
I understand completely what you are saying.
Yes I would like 1m cables (on all three controllers) to remotely mount the LCD and keyboard please.
I will be shielding them.
And I realize that if it does end up incurring interference, I will have to reposition them closer.

[gsmaster]

Here is version 1.45 of the software, crmaris found and fixed minor bugs
http://files-upload.com/files/90493/...ty145.rar.html (4.15 MB)

Here is a front panel sketch that can be used as a stencil, to print it in physical dimensions select "page scaling: None" at acrobat reader's print dialog
http://files-upload.com/files/90473/...panel.pdf.html


Barnsley-Bill, we are waiting you back stronger!

[kayl]

Does that include that suggestion I sent ya for longer time out on the fans when setting speed, so could use that to aid cooling of cases between restarts for Aussie summer conditions

[gsmaster]

No kayl thats just the monitoring software, about your suggestion, I'm working on it

[gsmaster]

Delay Restart: Done!
4 minutes cancel-able.
Fans run during this delay in order to cool down the system. Thanks to kayl for the idea.

[crmaris]

some major optical upgrades to program.. Ver 1.50 now!!

[Barnsley-Bill]

Realy Nice work crmaris i can't wait to make a start on mine maybe next week if im up for it keep up the good work mate

[crmaris]

thanks mate.. I hope all goes well for you..

[Barnsley-Bill]

It will thanks for the kind words as soon as im home i.ll be back on here for sure and Thanks to Johann who has fitted my phase unit in my case for me and helped me out no end with things .
now ive something to look forward to when i come out 'building everything .

[Brettbeck]

crmaris... is that Dr. Drosty software downloadable and compatible with these controllers ?