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Just preordered the Flame Boss 200

chrisc133
chrisc133 Posts: 501
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Looking forward to getting this accessory in a couple of weeks.  I waited for the one with wi-fi so that I could monitor the temp from my phone and ipad.  The price was a little more than I wanted to pay--it was twice as much as I sold my old electric smoker for...but I think it'll be extremely useful for the low and slow cooks.

Does anyone know if this will work with any of the various software packages out there for more in-depth look at the various cooks? 
Augusta, GA
#BGETEAMGREEN member
MiniMax, Large, XL BGE
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    Let us know how you like it Chris. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • MichaelCollins
    MichaelCollins Posts: 53
    Chris, thank you for your order. Flame Boss 200 is not compatible with other software. It is offered as a web app that you use from your browser. I will get some pictures posted of the browser this week. You can view graphs of your current and previous cooks. We will add features to the web app going forward. Let us know what you would like to see.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MichaelCollins said:
    Chris, thank you for your order. Flame Boss 200 is not compatible with other software. It is offered as a web app that you use from your browser. I will get some pictures posted of the browser this week. You can view graphs of your current and previous cooks. We will add features to the web app going forward. Let us know what you would like to see.
    Look foreword to seeing the new information about the 200 wi-fi model.
    I believe we met Roger 2 weeks ago at the Austin TX Eggfest. Really nice gentleman…Sounds like he stands behind the product 100%. 
    Take care and hope to see your product at the Georgia Mountain Eggfest.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • chrisc133
    chrisc133 Posts: 501
    edited May 2015
    Thanks @MichaelCollins.  I look forward to getting it soon! 

    And It'd be great to see some screenshots to see what the interface looks like.  
    Augusta, GA
    #BGETEAMGREEN member
    MiniMax, Large, XL BGE
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 22,105
    Congrats!  I have a Flame Boss 100 and love it.  @MichaelCollins has been wonderful to deal with.  He answered the phone on a Saturday and Good Friday.  He spent the time to walk me through a few custom settings.

    The FB100 is perhaps my favorite accessory I have purchased!

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
    Dang.  FB 200 is approx $350.  I'm interested in your review.  Please post once you get some testing under your belt.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • fljoemon
    fljoemon Posts: 757
    edited May 2015
    I met Roger at The Sunshine State Eggfest couple of weeks ago and he wes doing a demo on the FlameBoss 200. It looked real cool and the web interface is very nice .. something very similar to the interface of iGrill devices. I know it costs a little more than the original FlameBoss, but you get to monitor your temps from anywhwre you have an Internet connection, which I think is very cool.

    I was beamoaning the fact that I had the original FlameBoss that I had bought when it was released and Roger told me that I had the most expensive controller they ever made as the parts were very expensive on the first run of the controllers they made and they hardly made any money on them.

    I am still torn on whether to get the newer FlameBoss 200 and sell my old one or just keep it as a backup :anguished: 

    Couple of pics that I took:
      
    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    fljoemon said:
    I met Roger at The Sunshine State Eggfest couple of weeks ago and he wes doing a demo on the FlameBoss 200. It looked real cool and the web interface is very nice .. something very similar to the interface of iGrill devices. I know it costs a little more than the original FlameBoss, but you get to monitor your temps from anywhwre you have an Internet connection, which I think is very cool.

    I was beamoaning the fact that I had the original FlameBoss that I had bought when it was released and Roger told me that I had the most expensive controller they ever made as the parts were very expensive on the first run of the controllers they made and they hardly made any money on them.

    I am still torn on whether to get the newer FlameBoss 200 and sell my old one or just keep it as a backup :anguished: 
    I feel your pain. At least it uses all the same probes and fans. Save you a little as you just need the 200 unit.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • fljoemon
    fljoemon Posts: 757
    Photo Egg said:
    I feel your pain. At least it uses all the same probes and fans. Save you a little as you just need the 200 unit.
    Unfortunately .. everything is packaged as a single unit .. fan/probes etc .. I don't think I can convince Michael or Roger to sell as a separate item ... can I .. hoping against hope :-)
    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited May 2015
    I'm sorry, I could have sworn I saw it listed somewhere as just the base unit.

    yes, here it is.  https://www.flameboss.com/FB200_smoker_controller_only
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • fljoemon
    fljoemon Posts: 757
    Thanks @Photo Egg .. Now I will have to make a decision ... first need the approval of "The Boss"
    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    fljoemon said:
    Thanks @Photo Egg .. Now I will have to make a decision ... first need the approval of "The Boss"
    That's the nice thing about the "Boss 200"…It trumps the Boss and the Boss 100.lol
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MichaelCollins
    MichaelCollins Posts: 53
    Photo Egg said:
    I believe we met Roger 2 weeks ago at the Austin TX Eggfest. Really nice gentleman…Sounds like he stands behind the product 100%. 
    Take care and hope to see your product at the Georgia Mountain Eggfest.
    Hi Photo Egg, That was me. Thank you for the kind words. Roger was at the Sunshine State Eggfest that day. I hope to see you again at Georgia Mountain and expecting to have Flame Boss 200s on hand. Thank you to Brenda McKinney and John Hall getting us in the Eggfest.
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  • MichaelCollins
    MichaelCollins Posts: 53
    For those interested, photos of Flame Boss 200 interface on a phone browser and a computer browser are posted at FlameBoss.com.
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,193
    MichaelCollins    Did you choose to go away from the Type K thermocouples? It seems so from the description I read.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • MichaelCollins
    MichaelCollins Posts: 53
    bettysnephew said:
    MichaelCollins    Did you choose to go away from the Type K thermocouples? It seems so from the description I read.
    Yes, we switched to platinum resistance thermometer probes because the plugs are more user friendly. These are industrial duty probes that are up to the up to the task, but without the industrial looking plugs.
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  • BigJonMoo73
    BigJonMoo73 Posts: 74
    Is there an advantage (warranty, service, etc.) when you order from the FB website compared to a third party seller?
    Little Elm, Tx
    LBGE
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 22,105
    I have not seen any difference, just as long as its NIB and you have the receipt I would have no qualms going legit third party.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • BigJonMoo73
    BigJonMoo73 Posts: 74
    Thanks @Ozzie_Isaac ! After some research, I think I find a winner with my first temp controller! =)
    Little Elm, Tx
    LBGE
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 22,105
    edited December 2015
    @BigJonMoo73 I have no doubt you will like it.  We have a lot of great options out there, but the 200 wins for me too, especially because of the simplicity of it!  It does everything the other controllers does, but has a greatly simplified interface.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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