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The incubator is wonderful so far. Turning eggs takes two seconds 5+ times a day because I don't have the motor perfected yet. The temps are staying within a tight range. Eggs are developing embryos. I haven't run it dry yet so humidity is staying in the 40% area. After I get the last wonky...

I couldn't leave the window alone. It had to be prettier. I finally finished wiring the lights and thermostat. Unfortunately I may have to fix the sensor. It wasn't reading correctly so I will figure that out in the morning.

I decided to add a window. I'm not a carpentry expert, and only have moderate knowledge of electricity, but I'm still way better at getting that stuff done than the motor/automatic turner process. My brother helped me come up with some ideas to improve the mobility of the turner without using...

Ok. Changes have been made, but I'm still not done. The incubator plan was to use the motor to push up and let gravity and the motor get it down gently. I realized that friction and weight were going to make it impossible for the microwave turner so I ordered a slightly larger motor. I figured...

I'm quite frustrated with the new incubator project. Between my inability to cut or drill in straight lines, my distracted brain mismeasuring, and the fact that I'm trying to fit what I have in a fairly small box, the incubator is starting over again tomorrow. This will be a redo # 4 I think...

The motor is probably strong enough but I have some tweaking to do. The incubator is about to get more expensive as I have to find some thrust bearings to reduce friction on the spwiveling joints. New word: spwiveling... haha. I've also learned that shortening the first arm will reduce the...

Now I'm thoroughly confused. I'm going to stick with trial and error. I'll get the motor tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

I just did a conversion calculator. http://www.numberfactory.com/nf_torque.html This implies that it is about an eighth of what the IW one was. I may need to reconsider, but won't know until tomorrow...

I honestly don't know if it will work...

I'm still learning. The IW version for cabinet incubators was 60 lb/in. I didn't want to spend that much if I could find a generic version. I just found this to explain it all. https://www.quora.com/Does-60-kg-cm-in-motors-mean-it-can-lift-60-kg

This is what I ordered. I may have to shorten the arm extension. I shouldn't need any more than 5kg torque, so 10kg torque should be great. I'm not great at these calculations though so I can always return it and try something different...

My last post for the day to summarize where I am with the fridge progress. I'm pretty tired from the last couple days of problem solving, so my workspace is a bit of a mess. A close up of the rack system. This is all wood we had from our house building. I planed the hickory down for each...

Here's a message I sent to someone who asked. It summarizes many points. It's definitely great that you sent me a message. I tried to find successful aquarium incubators online but none really got to the hatch information. I'm happy to share what I know with you. First, the materials I used...

Thanks to @Sally Sunshine I can reference all of the build posts here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1046313/incubating-w-friends-come-hatch-learn-chat-meet-new-friends/1510#post_16093523...

References for microwave turner inspiration: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/968827/my-diy-automatic-egg-turner https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/9302/semi-automatic-egg-turner/10 References for multiple rack turner inspiration:

This is where I will post the notes and pics from my incubator builds. Happy reading: Recycled Materials: 4 sheets of Styrofoam packing material from a delivery 10 Gallon Aquarium ~20” x 12” x 10” 2 pieces 1” x 3” hemlock (siding leftovers) ~20” long 3 pieces plastic grid from florescent light...