Upgrade my toaster oven to PID control!

[@dylanhuntington8187]

definetly like to try this only question i have is the fan motor, im going to need it for circulation not sure if that can be wired in with the heats

[@tutorknives]

You could add another circuit off main power and put it on a switch, or use some type of thermal switch if you want it to be automatic.

[@dylanhuntington8187]

@@tutorknives I did just watch another video where they did just that put it on a separate switch through main power

[@dylanhuntington8187]

Also I don't plan on running as high of temps to temper knives but to dry filament and plastic pellets

[@dylanhuntington8187]

So it's not like it would be operating out of its normal range of temps just a better control

[@jspencerg]

Good presentation. Your project layout is just what I had in mind. I have most everything, including insulation. Deciding on the PID is where I'm at. So many cheap Chinese units. Did you get your PID performance improved? Any suggestions for choosing a PID? Thanks.

[@tutorknives]

I bought a cheap PID off Amazon. I'm confident my temp control issue is from poor insulation. It varies about 20 deg above and below set temp. I put another cheap PID in a kiln I built (before my channel), and it works great. I'd choose another cheap one off Amazon. You could always upgrade if it doesn't perform well. Good luck!

[@jspencerg]

@@tutorknives Okay. Thanks.