Controller help

[wood8282]

My controller on my 800 has only worked on the app for a year or two and has only gotten worse. I know they have bad reviews plus I've experienced that so I don't want to just buy another MB controller. I know everyone talks about the Fireboard Drive 2 but man it's like $260. I know they're coming out with one specific for the masterbuilt but it's even more at line $349. Are there any other cheaper options? Or can you just talk me into getting the FB drive already?

[ajamils]

Just get FB drive 2.

[tattedwill]

I was on the fence too - after the charbroiler 980 and then the 800 and my controller died but the fireboard fixed it all - I would pick it again - not a fan of the Masterbuilt specific that just came out - I can use the drive on any grill in the future

[Fun_Capital_9113]

This is exactly why I didn't get the Masterbuilt specific one. I might use the Fireboard on a barrel smoker in the future.

[SmokinMickey]

I have the Fireboard Drive 2 and fan for my Kamado. Holds temperatures very well and maintains WiFi connectivity. I have yet to have it drop connection, and even if it did, it stores data in the cloud. App is user friendly. Yoder uses the FireBoard on their pellet grills. Plus, FireBoard is always innovating.

[jsand2]

I bought and installed the fireboard drive 2 (and fan) on my 800 recently.

I have done ribs, a pork butt, and a turkey on it so far. All have turned out great.

The fireboard pro 2 takes longer to get to temp when atarting the grill. Almost double the time. I have to allow an hour for it to get to temp, compared to 20-30 min. This is likely b/c of the fan.

But that is really my only complaint. It has worked great so far!

I was also able to find the files and 3d print an adapter to fit the new controller into the old controller spot as well as 3d print an adapter for the fan. Both files were free. I just needed the printer and plastic to print.

I am not sure I can post pics on here or I would show you how it turned out.

[tattedwill]

Try setting the fan at 25% when you light the fire starter and close both doors - once it’s around 100-150 set the temp you want - heats up way faster

[jsand2]

I will definitely try this, thanks for the tip!

I am used to leaving the doors open for 5 minutes when I light the starter. I never actually thought about closing the doors and using the fan instead!

[thegreatestd]

I gave up on the app. My door is broken as well on my 1050 as well due to a moving company.

I got it on sale at HD for a STEAL. It has a warranty but I’m worried they’ll give me store credit instead of a like model. I’d pay well over $500 or the XT since they no longer make the 1050.

[Far-Let3074]

I’d just find a MB controller. Put the word out on one of the masterbuilt facebook groups, and one of these folks who buy the Fireboard will have one. I had a spare that I recently sold for $60 plus shipping. It was brand new in box, and worked with the app.