FireBoard smart thermometer - just over 24 hours left!

[smb7402]

Hello everyone, this is Steven with FireBoard Labs. Wanted to chime in since we are coming up on 1 day left on our Kickstarter campaign for our wifi/cloud smart thermometer. (BTW, we want to be very respectful of the forum, and do not want to advert or promo but just want to make the community aware of what we've created for bbq).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/730646062/fireboard-cloud-connected-smart-thermometer?ref=odpmf

The good news is we've already reached our goal, so our campaign will be funded and we will be able to start making deliveries well before our stated December ETA. One quick note, we've already spent the last 2 years designing the FireBoard and actually have units essentially ready to go. There are some final "polishes" on the mobile app side -- to make them even better -- but the hardware is ready to go. I know there have been some disappointing projects on Kickstarter and we wanted to make sure we let people know this is a legitimate product.

Ted and I have been bbq fans for a long time here in Kansas City and decided to strike out to build this device because we couldn't find quite what we wanted on the market.

We've been in touch with Meathead and are planning on shipping his team a device to start reviewing very soon.

Thank you again for considering our campaign, and for your support!

If there are any questions, we are happy to answer,

Steven

[Breadhead]

You lightly mention the possible addition of being able to add a fan capability through the USB port. That might give it the capability of both my DigiQ Dx2 & my Maverick ET-735 all in 1 device. That... Would rev my interest up greatly. Any further development on that capability yet?

[smb7402]

Breadhead Yes! We have had a lot of interest in adding a fan control, so we would like to start the design work after we wrap up shipping all of the FireBoards from the campaign. Our auxiliary port already supports it -- we actually have power and control logic coming through the aux port, so it can cycle a fan, or switch a relay for a motor (pellet smokers, for ex). And of course the FireBoard is fully capable of the temperature management aspect (PID software, etc).

[Breadhead]

smb7402

Now you've got my interest. I really like the way my DigiQ Dx2 makes my BGE a set it and forget it cooker. However it has no wi-fi or blue tooth capability. That's why I had to add the Maverick ET-735, so I could monitor my cooking temperature and meat temperatures from my family room while watching a football game. If you put all of that in 1 device that could be a game changer, especially with all the graphing capabilities added.👍

Keep us posted on that please...👌

[David Parrish]

Promos go in the For Sale or Trade section. Thanks!

[Spinaker]

Well you have my interest. But like Breadhead said, a built in fan feature would have me buying. I now have the the BBQ Guru for my Kamado. I would say that I have been less than pleased. It doesn't do a great job of maintaining my temps and the adaptor that goes with my uni doesn't fit very well either.

I would defiantly be interested in a fan/probe combo kit all on wifi and bluetooth. That would be killer!

[Danjohnston949]

Guest, Did You have Charcoal in Your Komado? I am Anxiosly Waiting My FireBoard per smb7402. So if you are ever in need of a Vintage FireBoard I am sure something can be worked out 💸🤑😇🤑💸
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Drbearsec]

I bought one... I'll make sure I post a review once it comes in. smb7402 of course the faster I get mine the quicker I can do that... hint hint ;-)

[Histrix]

Just checked my email and saw that an update from the Fireboard team indicates they may start shipping by the end of this month rather than in December.

Sweet!

I've backed a couple dozen Kickstarter projects over the years and this may be the very first one to not only deliver on time but even early.

Of course I probably just jinxed it.

[Atalanta]

Yeah, you probably did.

[Drbearsec]

So I got my fireboard. This is the first KS I've gotten early!

i have t cooked with it yet but it is pretty nice. I'm doing a cook for thanksgiving and will let you know my thoughts.

[Histrix]

Haven't gotten mine yet but I did see their update saying they have been shipping. Can't wait to get this thing!!