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CyberQ BBQ Guru

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Charlesmaneri
Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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I just got my new CyberQ I ordered it on Saturday from Firecraft.com and now it's Tuesday @10:15am and it's in my hands talk about fast turn around and service ,I love doing business with Firecraft 
2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
Long Island N.Y.
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,911
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    Let me know how it works out.  Its on my Xmas wish list.

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    LBGE, Adjustable Rig, Spider, High-Que grate, maverick ET-732, Thermapen,

    Garnerville, NY
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  • BigWader
    BigWader Posts: 673
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    You will love the Cyber Q.  I use it for all longer cooks (over 2 hours) where the temp needs to be 350 or less.  I was able to use it this past weekend to help hold low (145'F) for an extended period of time to smoke sausage.

    If you have any set up issues, feel free to ask

    Toronto, Canada

    Large BGE, Small BGE

     

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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    @BigWader I already have a DigiQ that I just love I bought this because of the WiFi capability I can't wait to use it I will be able to monitor my over night cooks from my bed rather then go outside to check that all is well 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • double_ds
    double_ds Posts: 39
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    Love my cyber Q and have talked atleast two others into buying one.
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  • AmericanFlannel
    AmericanFlannel Posts: 131
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    I love the WIFI, one thing you can do is use port forwarding on your router and a dynamic dns server so that you can check it's status from outside your house. Also, if you have a smart phone there are a couple apps out there that will work with it that have more features/look infinitely better than the stock web server built in to the wifi

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  • jscarfo
    jscarfo Posts: 405
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    It's $279 but the blower is extra, without blower how does it control temp? Not sure how it works but everyone seems to like em
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    It's $279 but the blower is extra, without blower how does it control temp? Not sure how it works but everyone seems to like em
    Yeah, their pricing is a little odd......as a new dealer I'm still figuring out. It comes out to about 390 with the controller, adapter, and fan on their site.
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  • BigWader
    BigWader Posts: 673
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    I got mine on Amazon from a company called The Electronic Specialists. $249 for the full set up.

    I was so skeptical of the price I called BBQ Guru and they couldn't confirm the company, or anything but directed me to Firecraft basically indicating that they didn't think there was any money in the deal for the seller if any at that price.  Even though I had to have it shipped to a depot in Buffalo I had to take the chance for the lower price.

    I checked with the seller, and they told me it was the whole thing.  Even offered to honour his lower price when it went up another $50 or so overnight before I pulled the trigger. 

    I'm happy to report that everything was fine - it was the full package and for a great price.  I have no idea if that means he made money or not, or if there is tons of hidden margin in these things but I was thrilled that I didn't shell out the $480 they want in Canada

     

     

    Toronto, Canada

    Large BGE, Small BGE

     

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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
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    I ended up purchasing my CyberQ wifi from Pittsburgh Ceramics. I'm happy to have the unit. The only minus I can find is the increased lump consumption when using a blower unit to stoke the Kamado. It beat freezing your butt off winter making a butt for the family.
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    @Charcoal Addict I already have a DigiQ Dx2 basically the same thing but no WiFi conection as far as increased lump consumption I haven't noticed that but I almost always have been using the DigiQ so maybe I don't know any betterI mean I have don't low and slow cooks overnight for like 16 hours and when the cook is done I still have plenty of lump in the firebox to do a 2nd or even a 3rd cook 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • jscarfo
    jscarfo Posts: 405
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    After reading dozens of reviews I ordered the digiq 2with accessories last night can't wait for it to arrive.
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  • gktheegghead
    gktheegghead Posts: 37
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    I was thinking on getting a cyber q
    My egg dealer said to install it you have to drill a hole into the egg or some where and it would void my warranty.

    I need input, true or false?
    Thanks, Gary
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  • BGEXL_Nick
    BGEXL_Nick Posts: 88
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    Wow, no idea why he said that.  No drilling needed. 
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    gktheegghead no drilling any hole in the egg it comes with a adapter plate that fits in the bottom vent that holds the fan the pit probe and meat probe wires go between the base and dome so I don't know why your dealer would tell you that 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • gktheegghead
    gktheegghead Posts: 37
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    Thanks guys, I'm ordering mine tonight!!!!
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
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    @gktheegghead here is a pic of the fan attached to the eggimage
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • krobertsmsn
    krobertsmsn Posts: 655
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    @AmericanFlannel-What apps are you reffering to? I was unable to set mine up on my Mac..just wouldn't recognize it. I gave up on the wifi feature. I'm not very computer savvy..
    LBGE 4/2012, MBGE 6/2012 & Mini 11/2013
    Rome, GA
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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
    edited October 2013
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    Drill a hole...Holly Hanna...I'm wondering if they should be working that rep's training. The new adaptors fit KJ, Grill dome and Egg with a single adaptor. I actually added a little felt gasket material to reduce some of the smoke leakage on the outside edge of the Adaptor. I actually don't use the CyberQ Wifi temps over 275F. The extra lump consumption required for 300F cooks that are only 4-5 hours isn't worth it. Usually it easy to hold 300F in really cold temps in a good Kamado. 300F is still easy to hold when your using sub-par lump. One mistake I learned to avoid from my first cook with the CyberQ Wifi is to never use any old lump even if they're big pieces. All the ash from the old lump at the top makes the fan blow harder and cause the CyberQ to chew up the newer lump faster by running the fan all the time vs. cycling a small percentage of the time to hold the temp. The more the fan has to cycle, the more lump your going to waste. Building a proper fire with only big pieces of lump is very critical to not wasting tons of lump with ATC draft systems.
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • BGEXL_Nick
    BGEXL_Nick Posts: 88
    edited October 2013
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    @krobertsmsn- The app is only available for Android at the moment. Its called the Pit Pal. I have seen that they are working on a version for iOS but who knows when it will be out. I configured the CyberQ to connect into my router. It a little difficult because you have to get the encryption type right ( there are several) and its a pain to enter your password from the unit (using the up & down keys to search for the letters/numbers). Just make sure the password isn't too long otherwise you'll have a heck of a time entering it :)
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  • Charcoal_Addict
    Charcoal_Addict Posts: 227
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    I use the BBQ remote software for my IPhone to control the CyberQ Wifi. It works well for the most part. It has a few bugs to still work out.
    2x Kamado Joe Big Joes + Cyber Q Wifi + Themapen - Pizza Steel + BGE Paella Pan + BGE Ash Tools + Woo2 + Open Bar Fire Ring
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  • BGEXL_Nick
    BGEXL_Nick Posts: 88
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    Oh cool! There is an app for iOS. I'll have to give it a try next time I cook. Thanks @Charcoal_Addict!
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  • krobertsmsn
    krobertsmsn Posts: 655
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    I'll try on my mac again and also on my Samsung S4...android. Thanks!
    LBGE 4/2012, MBGE 6/2012 & Mini 11/2013
    Rome, GA
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