Check It Out! New Pit Calculator!

[alleyrat58]

Frank and I have been working diligently for the past couple of months to design, build, and release our very own pit calculator for Smokerbuilder.com. The first iteration offers much of the same functionality as the old calculator but with a completely redesigned user interface which incorporates newer technology. We still have a laundry list of features we will be adding, but please let us know your thoughts on this version so we can make it better and more usable.



...and (drum roll please) here is the link!
http://www.smokerbuilder.com/pitcalc/

The link has also been updated on the board index page.

[Frank_Cox]

Well done Ben! Thanks for all the hard work! I can't wait to see the new features

[Big vin]

Looks sleek.

Perhaps it is a good idea to add in what units the inputs are, like gallons and inches. Especially for us metric guys ;)

[Gizmo]

This has got to be one of the most ADVANCED pit calcs I have ever seen ... WOW!

Using some of my older cooker designs as examples, I ran their numbers through in the standard meglinations/tuits and the calculator came back with furlongs per fortnight...

THEN it said I should consider a different hobby far away from smoker building .... Perhaps knitting ...

Sheeesh! - I've been kicked out of nicer places than THIS!

Seriously ... Really love the calculator guys THANKS!

A NOTE TO OUR MARRIED MEMBERS:

tell the wife, "Remember that special $400 barbeque cooker calculator I wanted for Christmas? - well I found one I can use for free on this really cool website!"

It was worth it to see the look of relief on her face... just sayin'

[The Czar]

HAHAHAHA...... ...you guys use a calculator......real pit builders just make it up!!!

[Gizmo]

DC don't need no stinking calculator! ... rule of thumb works for him ... problem is - WHOSE thumb?

[alleyrat58]

Haha! I can just see you see you sitting there in an old rocking chair knitting away.

Big Vin - thanks, I'll add that to our list.

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[gatewood iron]

I just used it to figure out my fire box on the 350 and it's calculations were stuningly close to mine. Give or take 15 to 20 inches. Job well done.

[Smokeone]

Looks great, guys!

Rick, you know DC uses whatever thumb, she says to!!

[Rodcrafter]

Nice work guys!

[TuscaloosaQ]

Thanks guys it will be much help to me and Tyler I appreciate the hard work.....

[Frank_Cox]

Watch for more features as we go!

[Cave Man]

That is a great looking Calculator. Maybe you could add a square chimney shape? Some of us are just odd balls and don't want the same thing others have. I think that you guys have done a great job.

[Frank_Cox]

Thanks Caveman! I'm sure the resident pit calc dude will add that to the list!

[Gizmo]

Either that or just a way to direct enter our stack's cross sectional area so it doesn't have to deal with the trig...

[Smokeone]

[alleyrat58]

Square tubing? No big deal. I'll get 'er on the list.

Thanks, Caveman!