- Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:15 pm
#132103
I am starting to explore electronics, but am a bit overwhelmed on where to start. For the time being I am starting on design of a automated brewing system (for my home brewery). I know there are a few systems available commercially but where is the fun in that.
The biggest challenge i am facing is I need some method to communicate recipe information from my computer to the controller (not sure what i am using for this yet, i am thinking ardunio or picaxe, although i am exploring both pic and avr) and log data (about 7 sensors ever few seconds) back to the computer. A direct connection is not an option, as the brew system is outside and in a "wash-down" environment I don't want my computer in, I was looking at usb stick or SD card, but am a bit overwhelmed by the options, and frankly a bit confused as to which is easier. What is going to be the most reliable, low cost option. Is there some other idea I am missing?.
Thank you in advance.
The biggest challenge i am facing is I need some method to communicate recipe information from my computer to the controller (not sure what i am using for this yet, i am thinking ardunio or picaxe, although i am exploring both pic and avr) and log data (about 7 sensors ever few seconds) back to the computer. A direct connection is not an option, as the brew system is outside and in a "wash-down" environment I don't want my computer in, I was looking at usb stick or SD card, but am a bit overwhelmed by the options, and frankly a bit confused as to which is easier. What is going to be the most reliable, low cost option. Is there some other idea I am missing?.
Thank you in advance.