I just got my fireboard 2 drive. I also have the cable for the masterbuilt 1050. If I understand correctly with the Fireboard 2 drive I didn't need the the drive cable but I still need the fan cable is the correct
Just used this yesterday on some chicken legs...rock solid mod. It made me love my fireboard even more. My1050 got to temp faster than the OEM controller. well done on this cable.
Great mod! Has anyone looked at a mod using the Thermoworks Signal or Smoke X? it has a fan controller and i was thinking that it could be adapted to the 560/1050.
It does. You can replace your controller with this completely. I have seen custom faceplates on auction and craft sites to insert the fireboard on the 560 or 1060
Saddest thing here is... One buys an $800 item, only to spend more money on a third party item to correct areas that the $800 items fails on. That's unacceptable by Masterbuilt. My 2 cents.
I think if you got a unit on sale (the 560's are selling for $200-$300 in some areas, for example), then it's worth it. I got my 1050 for really cheap (got a lucky deal) so I'm considering doing this. With that said, you definitely don't need the Fireboard. I've been using my 1050 (and a 560 briefly before that) for a year now just fine.
