Electronics
My custom Arduino shield for my fermentation cabinet gets the job done, it's a less than optimal design. First, I used multiple individual optocouplers and transistors. It would have been much more elegant to use integrated components with multiple optocouplers and multiple transistors in one package. Second, I
Brewing Hardware
In designing my all grain setup, I decided to go the route of the Recirculating Infusion Mash System (RIMS). The Heat Exchanger Recirculating Mash System (HERMS) seems like the best route for most brewers, but it's hard to beat a RIMS if the main objective is automation because
Brewing Hardware
The first steps for my home brew rig were pretty standard projects. I built a keezer, bought a large brew pot with an immersion chiller, and modified the brew pot to include a draining ball valve and thermometer. As a Belgian fan, the yeast is the most important component of