CraftBeerPI v2.1
The Raspberry PI base Home Brewing Software
Website: www.CraftBeerPI.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/craftbeerpi/
Features
- Simple and easy installation script
- Flexible Kettle Setup - From simple 1 kettle preserving cooker to 3 kettle RIMS or HERMS setup
- Flexible Brew Step Configuraiton - Configure your own brew steps. From mashing over boiling to whirlpool
- Automatic Timer Control. The Step Control will take care of your brew steps.
- Import Recipes from "Kleiner Brauhelfer" -Plan your brew at "Kleiner Brauhelfer" and import the recipes to CraftBeerPI
- Heater & Agitator Control - Control heater and agitator via web interface
- Temperature Chart - Temperature data is recorded and display as a line chart
- Mobile Device UI - Control your brew form Smartphone or Tablet
- Additional Hardware like pumps or vents can be controlled
- Brew Automatic with Overshoot Logic, PID Logic, Fermentation Logic.
- Custom Automatic logics can be add
- Recipe Book
- Support für GPIO, PiFace or Gembird USB Socket
- Temperature can be measured in Fahrenheit or Celcius
Screenshots
YouTube Video
Installation
Raspbian (Noobs)
Here you will find the guide to install Raspbian
https://www.raspberrypi.org/help/noobs-setup/
Please select Raspbina as operating system.
CraftBeer PI Installation
Watch the installation video or read the installation steps below
Clone CraftBeerPI from GitHub. Open the shell on your Raspberry PI and type the following command.
git clone https://github.com/Manuel83/craftbeerpi.git
Setup Script
After cloning the program to your Raspberry PI you just have to run the install.sh script. The script will guide you through the installation process.
sudo ./install.sh
Automatic start after boot
As part of the installation you will ask if you like to start CraftBeerPI after boot automatically. If you have selected this at the first installation just run the installation again and select 'y' when you are ask if CraftBeerPI should start after boot.
Start the Server manually
sudo python runserver.py
The App is now available under: http://<server_id>:5000
Manual
Kleiner Brauhelfer Import
To import the database from "Kleiner Brauhelfer" select "Steps". There you will find a button "Import Kleiner Brauhelfer". Upload the kb_daten.sqlite of Kleiner Brauhelfer.
You will find the sqlite file on your computer at.
Windows: USER_HOME/.kleiner-brauhelfer/kb_daten.sqlite
Mac: USER_HOME/.kleiner-brauhelfer/kb_daten.sqlite
Refresh the "Import Kleiner Brauhelfer" page. Select the brew you want to load. After this you will asked for the MashTun and the Boil kettle of the brew.
Hardware Setup
- 1 x 1-wire Temperatursensor DS1820 Waterproof! (ebay)
- Thermowell stainless steel - in gewünschter Länge (sensorshop24.de)
- 1 x 4.7k Ohm Resistor (Pollin.de, Conrad.de, Reichelt.de)
- Jumper Cable (ebay)
- 2 x Solid-State Relais XURUI (Pollin.de, Conrad.de, Reichelt.de)
- Heatsink KAB-60 (Pollin.de, Conrad.de, Reichelt.de)
- Breadboard SYB-46 (Pollin.de, Conrad.de, Reichelt.de)
- Raspberry Pi (Model A+, 2 Model B) + Power Cable + SDCard (Pollin.de, Conrad.de, Reichelt.de)