DIY Sous Vide Controller, version 1.5

Jun. 1st

2010

written by scott

It’s been a little while since I checked in, but I thought I’d give a quick update. I’m hard at work getting production versions of my sous vide heating immersion circulators ready for sale. The picture above is of my current prototype, based largely off of the DIY design I published a few months ago. As you can see, I’ve got a custom-made heating coil and a slightly prettier enclosure. The controller I’ve selected is also far more user-friendly, and I’ve upgraded other components after months of intense testing (and a handful of literal meltdowns).

Anyhow, I’m still working as hard as I can to bring you all a sub-$200 sous vide heating immersion circulator accurate to .1C! If you’d like to be on the email list when the first units are ready for sale, please leave a comment below.

Tags: DIY, Sous Vide

Sous Vide

286 comments on “DIY Sous Vide Controller, version 1.5”

TnThorn on January 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm said:

Please add me to the list.

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Ben on January 24, 2012 at 8:14 pm said:

I’m down!

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Gene on January 26, 2012 at 10:25 am said:

I want in!

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Steve on January 27, 2012 at 9:55 am said:

I’d love to buy one once you get it into production!

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Patrick on February 1, 2012 at 9:16 am said:

Me too.

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Tom Duffy on February 7, 2012 at 8:16 pm said:

Thanks Scott, please add me to the list

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CFMiles on February 15, 2012 at 10:04 am said:

Scott,

I am very interested in getting one of you sous vide setups. Have you been able to sell any? I may be in the market for 3 or 4 as I evangelize the benefit of this cooking style to colleagues.

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Mikey Sklar on February 22, 2012 at 7:52 pm said:

1C…Wow..that is tight.

I’ve been using the YATC2 and a crock pot which great, but only accurate to 1F. However, it’s hard to beat it for $60.

http://screwdecaf.cx/yatc.html

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monique on February 24, 2012 at 3:13 pm said:

Please let me know if it’s available. I’m interested in it as well!

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Brent on March 1, 2012 at 7:45 am said:

I’m ready when you are Scott. Thanks for all the hard work.

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Stash on March 1, 2012 at 2:20 pm said:

Definitely would like this!

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Chad martin on March 4, 2012 at 5:51 am said:

Yes I want one now!!!!!

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Isaias on March 10, 2012 at 3:29 am said:

Keep me updated!!

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Rhys Hartigan on March 19, 2012 at 7:53 pm said:

Would love to purchase one cheers!

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Jamie on March 21, 2012 at 9:54 am said:

I’m interested in a cheap sous vide unit!

Thanks

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Dennis on March 26, 2012 at 12:08 pm said:

Im interested. hope its available already. thanks.

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Sean on April 22, 2012 at 4:03 am said:

Ill take two

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Ryan on May 21, 2012 at 10:10 pm said:

I am in as well.

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Matt on June 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm said:

Would it be possible to let me know which PID controller you are using now, as well as how you upgrade your other components? I am interested in trying to build my own, but I’d like to know what the most effective components are. Thanks!

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Jim.F on June 16, 2012 at 7:49 pm said:

Definitely interested and thank you for all the work you have done so far.
At the under $200 price, think I’ll wait, let you make it, I don’t need to buy tools etc, I’m a cook, not a scientist…lol….

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Tom S on June 22, 2012 at 2:16 pm said:

Sign me up… Do you have an estimated time for delivery?

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Dan S on June 23, 2012 at 4:28 am said:

I’m interested…
Looks like it has been 2 years so far, but who knows maybe you will whip up a batch of these babies soon.

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Jeff J on June 29, 2012 at 7:53 am said:

Would love to get a hold of one of these. Sign me up for one when they become available.

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johnny on July 19, 2012 at 11:03 am said:

please add me to the list

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Igor Livshits on July 20, 2012 at 2:27 am said:

Id order two units at this price!!!

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Mark T on July 20, 2012 at 11:44 am said:

I’d take one too, but I’d prefer to steal one from the guy right above..

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Grant Keller on July 30, 2012 at 4:54 pm said:

Count me in please

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Tom on August 6, 2012 at 5:59 am said:

Nice work! I’m looking forward to the final result. Keep me posted!

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Rick V on August 19, 2012 at 8:33 am said:

I’m in as well if you’re still intent on producing one.

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Aaron P on August 26, 2012 at 4:03 am said:

Hi Scott,

I’ve ordered all the parts to begin building my own unit using your plans. Do you have any updated advice to avoid repeating your meltdown problem? I told the chef that I work for about my plan and he said his friend had one of your units and it blew up! I am undeterred, but would appreciate a warning if there are particular pitfalls to avoid. Thank!

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Robert Watson on September 16, 2012 at 7:55 pm said:

I am very interested in your product.

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Tavo on September 29, 2012 at 10:12 am said:

Please let me know when its ready!

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josh on October 14, 2012 at 1:05 pm said:

Another interested purchaser….

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Kremer on October 15, 2012 at 6:35 pm said:

INTERESTED!!!

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