After my third iSpindel died because of beer went into it, I decide to try Pill, which seems to have a better housing design. I managed to make BrewPiLess to work with Pill in Bluetooth mode because I like to manage data in my own way. Here is my short review, mostly compared to iSpindel, which I've used for years.
- Good or better housing design, although the housing seems a little thin. The tubes that most DIY iSpindels use have opens on top, where Krausen ring gathers. Having the opening in the middle makes it easier to clean.
- Bluetooth/BLE mode works well for me. Inside a stainless fermenter inside a fridge, I have no issue receiving the signal. Currently I am using 1 minute reporting period for testing. The battery is around 65% after two weeks. (BTW, I couldn't always turn it off by laying it flat.)
- The variation of tilt angles or gravities is larger than my iSpindels. It might due to the smaller and lighter body or the performance of the sensor.
Overall, I am satisfied with Pill.
- Good or better housing design, although the housing seems a little thin. The tubes that most DIY iSpindels use have opens on top, where Krausen ring gathers. Having the opening in the middle makes it easier to clean.
- Bluetooth/BLE mode works well for me. Inside a stainless fermenter inside a fridge, I have no issue receiving the signal. Currently I am using 1 minute reporting period for testing. The battery is around 65% after two weeks. (BTW, I couldn't always turn it off by laying it flat.)
- The variation of tilt angles or gravities is larger than my iSpindels. It might due to the smaller and lighter body or the performance of the sensor.
Overall, I am satisfied with Pill.