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Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => Blaz'n Grills => Topic started by: MP09 on August 27, 2017, 07:38:31 PM
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Any updates on BGW new WiFi ? Would like to hear from users on how they like it etc.
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Well, after posting that I did not see any Manufacture participation on this site happening soon just 10 minutes ago...maybe I should write them and just ask if they would look in every couple of weeks?
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Great idea!
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I sent Tim and email, not sure if will respond, but if he does and is able to give any info on the Wifi I will share it with you!
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Thank you. That's what will make this site succeed. It's all about a site we can go to for information.
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Tim from Blaz'n said I could post this for you!
We are doing kind of a soft introduction to our WiFI Module.
So far, everything has been working great.
-The cost is $199.00.
-Anyone using our Pro Series Control can buy the WiFI Kit.
-It's cloud based, so, as long as you have access to WiFi, you can monitor your grill. You can also change the temperature settings on both the grill and meat probe.
Any updates on BGW new WiFi ? Would like to hear from users on how they like it etc.
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Tim from Blaz'n said I could post this for you!
We are doing kind of a soft introduction to our WiFI Module.
So far, everything has been working great.
-The cost is $199.00.
-Anyone using our Pro Series Control can buy the WiFI Kit.
-It's cloud based, so, as long as you have access to WiFi, you can monitor your grill. You can also change the temperature settings on both the grill and meat probe.
Any updates on BGW new WiFi ? Would like to hear from users on how they like it etc.
Sounds similar to the MAK wifi interface but $100 less expensive.
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Great info! Thanks
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Seems... well I guess I had expected a bit better price. Not sure I'd even consider it for $199... I was thinking $89 would be closer to what I'd have expected.
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I am under the impression it is a whole new controller for the pit, not an add on, not sure you can make it, much less make any profit for it under $100.
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I am under the impression it is a whole new controller for the pit, not an add on, not sure you can make it, much less make any profit for it under $100.
Ah, for some reason I was thinking it was a add on, that got attached to the existing controller via some USB port or something that's been hidden from view..
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You know, it might be, I guess I did not get enough detail when I spoke with Tim. An email may be in order!
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The MAK version is a chip that gets plugged into the Controller board with a cable that attaches to a wifi antenna that screens into the chassis of the pit below the controller. I don't know anything about the BGW wifi, but figured I would share how it is setup on a competitive brand.
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I added the Blazn Wifi controller to my Gridiron a couple of weeks ago, I love it. The ap is kind of cheesy with a slide control to adjust the temp, it is kind of touchy to get the exact temp. It comes as a plug in to the existing controller and an externally mounted antenna. Other than drilling a hole for the antenna it is just a matter of installing the software to get your wifi connected to Roanoake Cloud. I can now control my grill wherever I have wifi or have access to the internet over phone connection.
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Great info. That's what so great about PelletFan...
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I was wrong again, imagine that! Thanks for the great input!
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In the previous forum someone posted links to the actual setup - is it possible to locate those?
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If you are talking about a link that was posted on PH, maybe, but I have no idea what link was in the thread you are talking about.
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In the previous forum someone posted links to the actual setup - is it possible to locate those?
Pretty sure I did.
Here is the link:
https://roanokecontrols.cloud/support/index.html
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Thanks!!!
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Installation of the wifi unit involves drilling a hole in the front panel for the antenna terminal at a specific location..
Then the daughterboard plugs into the main board (you don't need to disassemble anything, just reach up from underneath the hopper and plug it in)
The antenna screws onto the terminal that pokes through the drilled hole.
I have been using it connected via my local wifi when at home, and an also via the cloud (so it can be accessed from anywhere)... both work well.
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Installation of the wifi unit involves drilling a hole in the front panel for the antenna terminal at a specific location.
My Grand Slam was manufactured this summer. It already has the hole in the front panel for the antenna. The hole has a plastic plug in it. So not all units will require drilling a hole.
I ordered the wifi retrofit kit today. I'll report back when I've installed it.
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Installation of the wifi unit involves drilling a hole in the front panel for the antenna terminal at a specific location.
My Grand Slam was manufactured this summer. It already has the hole in the front panel for the antenna. The hole has a plastic plug in it. So not all units will require drilling a hole.
I ordered the wifi retrofit kit today. I'll report back when I've installed it.
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I received the Wifi kit yesterday and installed it last night. Was easy and everything went according to the instructions. There were no surprises.
First step was to set up the wifi module by plugging it into the USB port on my computer using the supplied cable. Ran the program Tim sent me and the module was ready to use on my wifi network. Part of this process is creating an account on the Roanoke Controls website.
I then mounted the wifi module onto my Grand Slam. As I said previously, my Grand Slam already had the 3/8" hole for the antenna which is covered with a plastic plug. So I only had to remove the plug and insert the module thru the hole by reaching up into the hopper/control box from the underside. Access was a breeze. Then installed the washer and nut on the outside to hold the wifi module in place.
The last steps were screwing on the antenna and using the supplied cable to connect the new wifi module to the existing controller.
After installing the Android app from Google Play, I'm now able to control my grill anywhere using my phone.
I didn't take pictures as I was installing the module since I did it in the dark on my deck. But watching the video on the Blaz'n Grillworks site gives a very good idea of what the components look like.
One thing that is not mentioned in the instructions is to remove the antenna when you put the cover on the grill. I choose to do this rather than risk breaking the antenna.
Overall very easy to install and does exactly what it claims
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When you take the antenna off, it fits nicely under the pellet hopper cover. There is enough space between the lid and the raised part of the hopper opening.
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When you take the antenna off, it fits nicely under the pellet hopper cover. There is enough space between the lid and the raised part of the hopper opening.
That's nice to know. I was trying to figure out where to keep the antenna so I wouldn't misplace it. As I've gotten older I seem to misplace more things. Its become a joke between me and my wife!
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Just tried setting up WIFI module via PC - firmware update went fine, drivers installed, but the app is stuck half way searching for a network. I can see the module on the WIFI analyzer but it can't see me... Called Roanoke - they had me reset couple things but no cigar. New module will be sent out Monday - will update once I get it.
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Got replacement module from Roanoke very quickly - still not able to use USB method - searching for networks freezes exactly half way. Maybe it is Windows 10 64 bit edition - screen shots in instructions look like WinXP or 7. Did it the hard way - simply powered of a 5 V USB adapter, not PC and got SSID set and then added the cloud. Is product ID 1001 correct for Blazn? Seems to work.
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i used win 10 64bit to configure mine. Maybe it was the usb cable causing the issue. Not sure about the product id.