iSpindel

[jayk34]

They offer a reasonable degree of accuracy, better at looking at the trend of falling FG and temp fluctuations.
Brewfarther works after a simple copy and paste.

How do you set up with brewfather ? I cannot get it to work with it at all. I copied the server address and api link and enabled but nothing recorded in the fermentation section. I had to go back to using brewspy, which is a very good app but wanted to have all the data in one app.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

You didn't copy the api and server details for brewspy into brewfather settings did you?
I use brewspy and tinker with brewpiless integrate to ispindel but fairly sure you'd need a different set of info for it.

 

[jayk34]

You didn't copy the api and server details for brewspy into brewfather settings did you?
I use brewspy and tinker with brewpiless integrate to ispindel but fairly sure you'd need a different set of info for it.

No used the different settings given in brewfather. I also tried with the token field removed as I didn't see this mentioned in the help docs.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

No used the different settings given in brewfather. I also tried with the token field removed as I didn't see this mentioned in the help docs.

Probably worth reading or asking in this thread.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/ispindle-diy-electronic-hydrometer.598187/

 

[jayk34]

Probably worth reading or asking in this thread.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/ispindle-diy-electronic-hydrometer.598187/

Thanks, will have a read through that thread.

 

[fgoulding]

How do you set up with brewfather ? I cannot get it to work with it at all. I copied the server address and api link and enabled but nothing recorded in the fermentation section. I had to go back to using brewspy, which is a very good app but wanted to have all the data in one app.

I have a Float device which is similar to the iSpindel but had the same issue as you. I plugged in the API and server address but nothing.

What I discovered is that you have to attach your device to each brew. So in the Fermentation section of the Brewfather App there should be an option for Devices. Once you click on that you can attach it to the brew. I'm brewing right now hence it says Detach below.

Oh, and you should detach the iSpindel/Float etc when the brew is done.

Not sure if that's your issue but I thought that I would share my experience anyway.

You can also click on the three columns (bottom right on the picture above) to switch on/off any of the readings. I switch off the battery data which just gets in the way.

Cheers.

 

[jayk34]

Thanks for the reply. I did attach the device to the batch but no luck. Will get a read of the other forum thread . The only thing I can think of that might cause an issue is that brewfather States that you should not log more than every 900 seconds and I have it set to 600 seconds for brew spy. Shouldn't cause as issue but might try and change that when this current fermentation is complete.

 

[gavp1979]

I have read somewhere that if you have the log time less than 900 seconds then readings are ignored but I thought it was only any readings that they receive less than 900 seconds of the last accepted reading, so in your case I would have expected every other reading to be ignored and you would get a reading every 1200 seconds instead

 

[jayk34]

I have read somewhere that if you have the log time less than 900 seconds then readings are ignored but I thought it was only any readings that they receive less than 900 seconds of the last accepted reading, so in your case I would have expected every other reading to be ignored and you would get a reading every 1200 seconds instead

Yeah I had thought something like that, but barring anything obvious or something else i can find after a search it's the only thing left to try

 

[RoomWithABrew]

certainly brewspy will ignore some readings after a time interval if it receives data too often. I can't comment on brewfather though.

Assume you have tried this
https://docs.brewfather.app/integrations/ispindeland watched this



PS I don't live under a rock as they mention in this video at the beginning ( heard it whilst typing this) but don't know anything brewfather.

 

[jayk34]

certainly brewspy will ignore some readings after a time interval if it receives data too often. I can't comment on brewfather though.

Assume you have tried this
https://docs.brewfather.app/integrations/ispindeland watched this



PS I don't live under a rock as they mention in this video at the beginning ( heard it whilst typing this) but don't know anything brewfather.

It appears that I misinterpreted (read ignored) the logging interval setting. As mentioned previously, I had it set for 600 seconds for brew spy and left it like that for brewfather even though it says it only records data every 900 seconds. Just thought that it would still be recording some data. From re-reading the section it says "It is very important that your update intervall is 900 or higher, otherwise your logging will be ignored."

So the lesson learnt from this is don't assume anything and follow the instructions as they are there for a reason

 

[gingerneil]

Hi all! Thanks for all the great feedback! Drop me a message if you're keen.

 

[sifty]

Ha. Just ordered one on Ebay and waiting on delivery to NZ. Checked seller and it's gingerneil...

Good to know there's expert technical help if I need it...

 

[gingerneil]

Hi Sifty!! I paid the extra for tracked - keen to see how long it takes to get to you!! Hopefully making decent progress on its journey...

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Ha. Just ordered one on Ebay and waiting on delivery to NZ. Checked seller and it's gingerneil...

Good to know there's expert technical help if I need it...

I just made ten at the weekend just north of wellington.

 

[sifty]

Just checked. It's in the country, should get it in a couple of days. Looking fwd to trying it out...
Will let you know.
Cheers.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Hi Sifty!! I paid the extra for tracked - keen to see how long it takes to get to you!! Hopefully making decent progress on its journey...

Very variable thru customs, has taken about a month recently for parcels from the UK and then a border delay.

 

[sifty]

I just made ten at the weekend just north of wellington.

Ah interesting. Thought of having a go myself (electrical engineer) but easiest to buy one someone has experience with first. Wasn't aware of local (ish) builders...

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Ah interesting. Thought of having a go myself (electrical engineer) but easiest to buy one someone has experience with first. Wasn't aware of local (ish) builders...

You sound more qualified than me, I'm a doctor!

 

[sifty]

Hey gingerneil,
iSpindel arrived safe and sound today. Tracking was perfect. Looks very well made, look fwd to setting it up. Cheers...