Experimental Incubator/ei prototype designing

Here you can find info about the development of the current version 4.0 "Just" which we are now working on. There are several improvements compared to the previous version 3.0 Fermento, the third generation of the experimental incubator.

One of the most visible improvements are the professionally produced PCBs which we had ready at 33c3. Already for second time we have made complete kits, this time we had kits with all parts and also only bare PCBs for the more experienced ones.

Soldering, connection and other info

For the people who has the 4.0 just version kit (equals v2.1b) we have detailed instructions how to solder, connect and use this version under the soldering guide shared as a pdf file at TechInc wiki's. Also if you like you can get in touch with us:

• at our experimental incubator mailing list
• directly with Algoldor by sending email to algoldor (you know the sign) foodhackingbase.org
• directly with Justa

Temperature probes

The DS18B20 temperature probes used have PVC shielding; that makes them unsuitable for long time use at temperatures of 100°C or above, although the sensor works up to 125°C. Some sensors are shielded with PTFE cable (more commonly known as Teflon) which is considered food safe to 160°C, so these sensors can be used up to 125°C (max sensor range). Here are some ordering options:

• [Cheapest found on DX - lead only 90cm, not 100!] eu 2.26
• [Cheap and tested sensor from DX] eu 2.53
• [Slightly nicer due to pins on leads] eu 3.37
• [Local source delivers very quickly] eu 3.25
• [Adafruit never cheap] $9.95
• [PTFE version on AliExpress] $8.50
• [PFTE version on ebay] eu 12.47
• [PTFE version on Adafruit - never cheap] $14.95
• [Local supply of PTFE version] eu 14.95