Josh Schortgen Phillip Byers BOAR Mike Broski Jonathan Mulvaine

Abstract : The Big Ol’ Animal Roaster or (BOAR) is an automated hog roaster that uses liquid propane to fuel an oven which is monitored via thermal sensors and a micro controller. The data received by this micro controller will be relayed to a wireless device similar to a key-fob or cell phone allowing the user to know that is going on within the roaster without manually checking it. The Block diagram below is the most up to date plan of action for interfacing between the roaster and the micro controller.

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PSSC’s An ability measure internal temperature of two separate points in the meat and the temperature inside the roaster using RTD sensors. An ability to control the temperature inside the cooker by modifying gas flow using PWM signal to operate a current controlled gas valve. An ability store and load cooking profiles from memory. An ability to automatically ignite and detect whether a flame is present. An ability to wirelessly communicate temperature information to a remote display device.

Product Comparison Shown below is a commercial roaster similar to the BOAR. 8 Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Burners. 164,000 BTU’s. Dual Ignition System (No Matches Needed) Convenient 7-5/8" Service Shelf. Nickel Plated Cooking Grates LP Gas (692 lbs) $6, These Features and specifications were found via:

Product Comparison Shown below is a different commercial roaster similar to the BOAR. Dual Interior Burners With Safety Shut-off Devices Easy Opening Hood Lift Supports Sealed 2" x 10" Treated Front Shelf 3" Dial Temperature Gauge Degrees Tail Light Kit with Marking Lights 1 Year Warranty On Parts & Labor 5 Year Welding Warranty $ These Features and specifications were found via:

5’0” Design Layout Other Considerations: LP Tank Placement Number of LP tanks Mounted axle vs. trailer Placement of PCB board Cooking Rack Burner placement/ guards μC proximity to tank ________________? 2’3” Exhaust Burner intake Lid Base μC housing ============================ Cooking Rack 3’8”

Grill station module 7cm square Power not shown Separate power PCB preferred LCD & buttons large

Remote unit 10 x 5 x 3 cm possible Processor choice Expectancy 20+ hour Not shown Buttons Charge controller Coulomb counter