ronfire Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I see Bartlett has a new touch screen controller coming out soon. They told me it won't be out until late march due to further testing. Might have to look into this one when I get rid of my sitter. Will most likely end up with 3 zone control on my 1027-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Yes, very exciting. I emailed them with some questions about its functionality, but they didn't respond. I'm going to keep trying to get more info. They may not want to tell us anything until it's ready to go. I have confirmed that this will be available on L&L kilns, and probably any other manufacturer that uses Bartlett products. Hopefully it will have a ton of diagnostic tools to track element life, relay actuations, firings costs, etc. Ideally I'd also like to see it have remote access, so firings can be monitored off site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I emailed them as well and got a response that they would keep me updated when it come out. Here is what there website says about it Genesis This unit will be the next generation of kiln controllers with its modern and intuitive user platform. But, because results are what counts, this one also includes the knowledge that is at the heart of every Bartlett controller . We design, manufacture and sell all of our controllers with our customers at the forefront of that process and we insist on procedures and systems to continue to be a reliable and consistent resource for artists. The control strategies that have produced so many successful firings with Bartlett controllers will only be enhanced by this new format of display and user interface. Although we have been testing, evaluating and revising the user experience of these controllers for some time, we expect to be shipping production levels of these units, January 1, 2016. Features This controller will make firing kilns just a little bit easier in these ways:*touch-screen technology for the user interface*easy-to-follow screen descriptions*different user-interface levels, which can be set to match the user’s firing knowledge*graphical display of the firing process right at the controller*continuing use of decades of Bartlett expertise on kiln control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Oz Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Looks like they have some competition and this one is already on the market. http://www.kilncontrol.com/explore/ http://www.evenheat-kiln.com/?pg=showcase-center&id=tap-controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Any whispers on the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Yes, the one Evenheat is using looks pretty cool, with lots of great functions. Hopefully the Bartlett will have all that, too. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Longer Member Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 If anyone is going to convert from an older type digital controller and has a good board they are going to get rid of let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think he Evenheat is $500. But the Bartlet V6-CF is listed in the tartlet site for $ 219. Lot of difference for touch screen. But it is new and cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowes Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 The Evenheat $500 is if you are converting from their earlier model. It sounds as though it might be more costly as a stand alone. Being able to change things mid-fire sounds good, but probably a rarely used feature. Unless of course you programmed one of the user schedules incorrectly and want to make a change. Been there, Bartlett didn't like the idea John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Longer Member Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Being able to change things mid-fire sounds good, but probably a rarely used feature. John I think the DTC1000 will do that too, I know you can add time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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