Author Topic: Newby on the block... well, to casting anyways. (Read 37433 times))

WobblyHand · « **Reply #840 on:** June 27, 2023, 09:53:54 AM »

Nice job. Very cool inserting the PID controller into the oven. Do the mold handles get hot? Let us know how you like it after you use it for a while. For now I'm using an old fashioned open hot plate to keep the mold from chilling. Maybe I'll make a cap for the plate to keep it warmer. I'm wary of making stuff too complicated, since it's more opportunities for me screwing up. Where did you find that white insulation? What's it called?

avator · « **Reply #841 on:** June 27, 2023, 10:01:42 AM »

The handles get warm but not any more than casting makes them. The blanket helps keep the heat in the oven and off the handles.
I don't remember exactly where I got the insulation but here is an example.

I think I only paid like $10 for it.

avator · « **Reply #842 on:** June 27, 2023, 10:05:40 AM »

If you'll remember I did use a hot plate with a cover on it but I fried it when I wired it backwards when I tried to add it to a PID. I also roasted the SSR and had to order a new one for this project. The PId controller itself survived the meltdown.

This set up is great because all I did was eliminated the factory thermostat (rheostat) and replace it with the PID. The PID controller sits in the location where I removed the thermostat control knob.
The factory power indicator light and on/off timer control still turns everything on and off including the PID.
I can set it for "stay on" or set the timer for up to 1 hour then it shuts down. The bell still rings when turning it off or the timed cycle runs out.

avator · « **Reply #843 on:** June 27, 2023, 09:00:41 PM »

I went to the secondary menu setting on both of the REX C100 PID controllers that I have and neither one has the option to switch from C to F.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #844 on:** June 27, 2023, 09:29:17 PM »

The hot plate setup at one time looked like that robot from Futurama, this just looks like your turkey was just a wee bit too big for the oven

avator · « **Reply #845 on:** June 28, 2023, 09:06:23 AM »

Yep, Once I put 2 molds in it at the same time I think I'll call it "The John Madden".

avator · « **Reply #846 on:** June 28, 2023, 12:35:19 PM »

I cast the first trial run of .25 pellets this morning with the PID controlled pot and mold oven both running.
Everything seems to be working as it should.
I turn the units on, surf the web for 15 - 20 minutes and everything is up to set preset temps and ready to begin casting. Once I cast the 4# pot down to half empty I add the sprues, stick the mold back in the oven to keep it heated and wait 5 minutes or so for the pot to come back up to temp.
Rinse and repeat.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #847 on:** June 28, 2023, 01:24:45 PM »

SUCESS!

avator · « **Reply #848 on:** June 28, 2023, 03:41:18 PM »

Casting Corner in action.

avator · « **Reply #849 on:** June 28, 2023, 03:51:24 PM »

I'll set up and do an actual casting video as well.
I'll even narrate other than an Elk hunting video playing in the back ground on Carbon TV.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #850 on:** June 28, 2023, 09:09:15 PM »

Better that in the background than "Debbie Loves Dallas".

triggertreat · « **Reply #851 on:** June 28, 2023, 09:14:35 PM »

Nice setup, Bill!

avator · « **Reply #852 on:** June 30, 2023, 11:44:15 AM »

Just a test.....

avator · « **Reply #853 on:** June 30, 2023, 11:46:28 AM »

George Lucas would be proud..

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #854 on:** June 30, 2023, 01:39:30 PM »

Looks good from here Bill.
Nice Job on the video.

avator · « **Reply #855 on:** June 30, 2023, 01:46:02 PM »

It's a work in progress.
I D/L'd a simple movie editor called Mini Tool MovieMaker and I'm messing with that. So far I've clipped both those vids I posted and learned to join them to make a single video.
The plan is to create an entire video showing the setup, the casting, the tumbling and the sorting/weighing/culling.
I also need to learn other features of the video editor such as fading in and out of scenes and maybe some picture in picture for target shooting. This will include the ATN X Sight NV scope and possibly some drone video clips.
I won't post anymore clips until it's complete.

avator · « **Reply #856 on:** June 30, 2023, 03:06:51 PM »

We had removed our AMD Windows 10 desktop PC and HP inkjet printer out of the bar/mancave and it has been sitting idle in the screen room for the past few days. I just finished relocating the whole shebang into the Red Shed and it has hardwire internet access. It will be much more efficient for making these videos.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #857 on:** June 30, 2023, 10:01:18 PM »

Wonder if the channel name Red Shed Redneck has been taken

Been some time since I messed with editing, is fun if time is available to do it

avator · « **Reply #858 on:** July 01, 2023, 01:11:17 AM »

I d/l'd OpenShot on the pc in the Red Shed. It's a better open source editor but it wouldn't run on this older laptop. I used it when I ran Linux. It has alot more features than this Mini Tool MovieMaker has. MTM also has restrictions unless you pay. OpenShot is the full package. MTM also limits all vids to 2 minutes after your first 3. I might also use YouTube for these type videos. They will let them fly as long as I'm not killing anything

I need to ask Wayne what he uses to host his vids when he shows back up.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #859 on:** July 01, 2023, 09:11:17 AM »

Wayne has been using Vemo, ? SP I have one video up there as do you, it is said to be the most airgun friendly, and one could possibly hold an airgun in a live video also

Or were you referring to editing programs?

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Author Topic: Newby on the block... well, to casting anyways. (Read 37433 times))