Honeybee Queen Cell Incubator 12 volt

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I needed a queen cell incubator and all the options were too expensive. I decided to make one myself for a lot cheaper. I used a cooler that a medication is shipped in so it was free but of course any cooler would work. I used a cheap thermostat and a PTC heating chip. I sandwiched the heating chip in an old GPU to use the heat sink and fan but they sell PTC chips and fan combos. The max power draw is about 50 watts but really it hovers a lot less than that. If this is helpful for you please leave a comment or let me know. It makes me happy to see people use the things I design. Parts list PTC Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHN11J5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 12 Volt Car Accessory Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HQYF3FL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 12 Volt Thermostat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W2BYG2L?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details The thermostat does not come with instructions. I will paste from jcag's comment on amazon. DC 12V Electronic Temperature Controller Programmable Product Description: Product Name: Programmable, Dual LED Display Temperature Controller Operating Voltage: DC12V 200mA Measurement Range: -50 to 110 Celsius (-58 to 230 F) Elaboration Precision: +/-0.1 Celsius (.18 F) Control Precision: 0.1 Celsius (.18 F) Backlash Precision: 0.1 Celsius (.18 F) Refresh Rate: 0.5s High Temperature Protection: 0 to 60 Celsius (32 to 230 F) Temperature Sensor Type: 10K 0.5% NTC Operating Temperature: -10 to 60 Celsius (14 to 140 F) Compatible Load: 5A / 15A 220VAC; 20A 14VDC Power Consumption: Less than/equal to 35mA (Static), Less than/equal to 65mA (relay closured) Module Size: 48x29x32mm / 1.89x1.14x1.26 inch (L x W x H) Temperature Setting: Momentarily press SET key and the LED will flash. Press SET (+) or C/F (-) key to set required temperature value. Wait for 3s, and module will automatically save the parameters and exit. RED Indicator Light: Light ON: relay closed Light OUT: relay off (disconnected) LED Display: Red: Measuring Temperature; Blue: Setting temperature LLL: Means the sensor is not connected or open HH: Indicates that the temperature exceeds the measurement range of the module --: Indicates that the module is under high temperature protection Programmable Thermostat Introductions (Code, Explain, Setting range, Factory setting): • Press and hold SET for 5 seconds to enter Programming mode for P0 thru P8 • Press + or - to switch between P0 to P8 program choices • Momentarily press SET and C/F once to start (Programming) mode for that choice • Press + or - to switch between choices within that Program e.g. (P8: ON or OFF) • Momentarily press SET and C/F once to mark change • Press SET once to remember change • Long press SET or 10 seconds w/o button press, controller will automatically confirm and come out of Program Mode. o P0, Heating/Cooling: H/C, C P1, Return difference: 0.1-30, 2 P2, Set limit maximum: +110, 110 P3, Set limit minimum: -50, -50 P4, Temperature correction: -15 - +15, 0 P5, Delay start: 0-10, 0 P6, High temperature alarm: -50 - +110, OFF P7, Celsius/Fahrenheit: CS/FH, CS P8, Factory reset: ON-OFF, OFF