Dyna Kiln N100

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Dyna Kiln N100
DynaKilnOverall.jpg
Owner/Loaner "PS:One" or link to user page of contact person
Serial Number 62356
Make/Model N100
Arrival Date ??
Usability "yes"
Contact Link to user page of contact person
Where Small Metals
Authorization Needed yes
Hackable no
Estimated Value $999
Host Area Small Metals


Dyna Kiln N100 "PS:One" or link to user page of contact person Area: Small Metals https://ps1.mywikis.wiki/wiki/Dyna_Kiln_N100




Kiln

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiln

This particular kiln is currently located in the small metals area by the fume hood and induction furnaces.

Configuration

Wiring

There are 2 power cables required for the kiln. One large diameter cable that connects to the outlet on the red tool box and one smaller diameter cable that goes directly to the wall. See the image below for a block diagram.

The smaller cable connects directly to a mechanical relay within the kiln itself. In order to avoid excessive switching we connect this directly to the wall.

Connectivity schematic.

Safety Pyro Cone

Although the controller works well to stay within the specified temperature profile we also utilize a pyrometric cone (kiln sitter) as an insurance. Make sure that the cone properly supports the safety latch flip (the copper tab that falls when slightly bumped).


Cones - http://media.wix.com/ugd/0c3047_80f20b4c30874c07b971f1b61ac16a03.pdf Cone Chart - http://media.wix.com/ugd/0c3047_48ee6a1c288c4b1a946dba11de4e9f57.pdf cone user guide - http://media.wix.com/ugd/0c3047_80f20b4c30874c07b971f1b61ac16a03.pdf

Auto Firing

After properly configuring the cables access to the interface can be found here: http://kilnpi.local:8081/ .

When creating a profile make sure that your ramp rate is <8degF/minute.

Graphical User interface to kiln controller. Address is http://kilnpi.local:8081/


Github link to raspberry pi setup - https://github.com/jbruce12000/kiln-controller

Can't connect to site

Raspberry Pi zero can only connect to the 2.4 ghz network which requires your computer to do the same. To configure your machine to the 2.4ghz network you can follow this guide (windows): https://www.windowsdigitals.com/how-to-change-5ghz-to-2-4ghz-in-windows-10/


Kiln Example

R&R Accelerated profile

Example run near of the accelerated profile.

Status

Kiln works as of 3/24/2022

Authorization

Authorization is required

Safety

Clear the surrounding area, at least one foot radios, of combustible material, wood, paper and especially aerosol containers.

While firing, before walking away, make sure the hot sign is on the kiln and that bystander have proper warning of extreme heat.

Make sure ceramic wares are cooled below 100 degrees Fahrenheit before handling.


Manuals