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what was the top mounted temp controller called? not tip top temp but a different startup?

westernbbq
westernbbq Posts: 2,490
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Looking to see if it is still around and whether they are releasing another batch of them?
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Smobot. Coming soon to Kickstarter.

    http://www.smobot.com/
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • dsleight
    dsleight Posts: 101
    I have had great luck with the tip top temp, it will hold the set point within (+/-) 6 degrees.  Best $20 I have ever spent on a grill related item.

    The smobot looks to work on the same principal, I imagine the price point will be well over $20.....however, I love gadgets just like the next guy.  I will keep an eye on it to see how it unfolds.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    The Tip Top Temp really is a genius little, inexpensive device.

    I think they'd be more popular if they charged two or three times their price cuz at just $20 I bet many folks think it is just a junky little toy. :)
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,449
    HeavyG said:
    The Tip Top Temp really is a genius little, inexpensive device.

    I think they'd be more popular if they charged two or three times their price cuz at just $20 I bet many folks think it is just a junky little toy. :)
    I still wish there was a better way of keeping it in place other than gravity!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    RRP said:  
    I still wish there was a better way of keeping it in place other than gravity!
    Thanks for the reminder.  I had one and it worked well, but like Ron I wished it could be attached, but I now own a SmokeWare cap and believe the bottom half will hold it in place fine.  
    Next cook.  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • dsleight
    dsleight Posts: 101
    RRP said:

    I still wish there was a better way of keeping it in place other than gravity!
    I solved that problem with three small tabs attached with three pop rivets.  It now slips on and off just like the daisy wheel (originally I used a clamp, but that was overkill).

    I will add a photo of my final solution to the thread I started about the topper.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    RRP said:
    HeavyG said:
    The Tip Top Temp really is a genius little, inexpensive device.

    I think they'd be more popular if they charged two or three times their price cuz at just $20 I bet many folks think it is just a junky little toy. :)
    I still wish there was a better way of keeping it in place other than gravity!
    It was originally intended to be used on Weber Smokey Mountains and Kettles (that's what I use mine on) and for those they work just fine resting on the surface of the lid.

    Since not all kamados have the same diameter top vent it's not surprising that some tweaks may need to be made to suit a particular kamado. @dsleight solution seems to work well.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,449
    Here was my attempt using a ductwork step-down piece. Turned out to be a failure and saved the TT but trashed the ductwork!

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    HeavyG said:
    Smobot. Coming soon to Kickstarter.

    http://www.smobot.com/
    THAtS what i was looking for. Thanks @Heavyg!
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  • reinhart36
    reinhart36 Posts: 253
    Thanks guys, and sorry for the prolonged absence.

    I've been struggling to stay afloat chasing loose ends and supporting everyone who was gracious enough to play with the Beta prototypes.  More to follow, but I need to check in with moderators on what the rules are on discussing this now.  A hobby/fun project may be regarded differently when it shows up on kickstarter (coming in about 2 weeks, we hope)..  ;-)

    I'll be in touch soon!

    Kind regards,
    Eric
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    I am ready to participate and help fund kickstarter!
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