There isn't as much to change as you think... Cold ohms are set, it may ask you to check again, say no. If you accidentally change cold ohms, just set it back to original setting. If you've lost track of the original cold ohm setting, do another cold ohm test, but make sure unit is ice cold. We don't want to test a hot coil.
TCR - temperature coefficient of resistance, is the arbitrary number set on each unit using escribe software. The factory default here is .006, way to high. I set each one individually, and it can range from .0012 to .0018. If the TCR is off, the temp setting may not reflect the temp in the product. This gives the computer chip an accurate way to read product temp (vs coil temp). I think .006 is the default setting, not for our ss coil. To set this I use the Escribe software, and actually watch a hit on a graph to make sure all the numbers jive. Last step is to actually take a live pull and taste it while watching it. That nails it down.
So the settings you can change on the unit itself are:
- Mode: Select one of the 8 modes, recommend using Temp Control or Booster to start out
- Temp: If you select TC, you need to pick temp, nothing else (watts in temp mode was preset at 50)
- Watts: If you are in Booster (or any watt mode), you must select a wattage. Start at about 26.
- Preheat: Booster mode preheat is set to 7 or 8. You can surf the icons on the main screen, one of which is preheat. There is preheat in all modes. Preheat will deliver 50 watts for a brief moment. You can set the strength of it from 1 to 11.
The auto shut off is set at 20 seconds (adjustable setting on Escribe), but the screen shuts off after about 3 to 5 seconds. If you go back to default settings, you'll get the original Evolv screen, and you'd have to upload the Elite file again (I can send that to anybody). If there is anything that's tricky here it's the TCR, which zeroes in temp in TC modes. I can readjust a TCR on any unit, but it's not so difficult to do yourself in Escribe for those who dare.
Adjusting TCR with Escribe - this has already been done on every unit
Open program. Click *materials* tab. Select *Elite Hot* from right column. At bottom right of screen click on *Actions*. Click on temp coeff, default is .006. You need to change this, upload settings to device and watch / sample a hit or two on the *device monitor*. I usually start at .0015 and adjust as needed based on what I see and feel. Anyone who's uncomfortable making these changes can send in for an adjustment anytime - free of charge.
@Bradymyers2 you need to upload your images to imgbb.com. I wanna see these cases!
@shredder Timber is 5 5/8" tall, not sure why it looks so tall in pics. The oven is completely isolated from the electronics. It's sold with 2 1/2 inch tube (inserted about half an inch). It's got a 19/22 fitting in the wood which provides a very tight seal.
@Monk Debate How'd 23 watts go?
@P.A.M. You realize now everybody expects another video when your T arrives
Which reminds me that I need to put out a basic instructional / informational video on Timber. I guess I need to stop building for a second and set down and do this. I'm promising because it'll force me to do it.
Once last comment than I'll STFU (shut the fuck up). The more I think about the name
Timber , the more I think it is named appropriately. He's not a twig or a toothpick, but a tall and proud
Timber.