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Subject: Re: OK

From: "Phil" <phil1960us@...>
Date: 2004-11-11

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
>
> My next question si: can I use a regular dimemr to adjust the
> temperature?
>
> Mike

You are asking about an open loop temperature control mechanism. This
will sort of work but a closed loop (feedback) mechanism will work a
lot better. Its the difference between turning on your furnace at a
steady rate vs using a thermostat to maintain a set temperature.
There are many designs for thermistors out there.