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description: iSpindel Wireless Hydrometer
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# iSpindel

## iSpindel Wireless Hydrometer

Is a DIY free-floating digital hydrometer and thermometer for continuous fermentation real-time monitoring that operates on WiFi. [http://www.ispindel.de](http://www.ispindel.de/)

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### Brew Session Setup

See the [Fermentation](../brew-session/fermentation) tab in a brew session to turn on iSpindel logging.  After the device logs for the first time you will see the name show up in the devices section under the [Fermentation](../brew-session/fermentation) tab of the [brew session](../brew-session).

### Configuration (Firmware 7.1.4)

Your iSpindel Cloud URL can be found under integrations.  You will need this to enter into the iSpindel app.  [https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/profile/integrations](https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/profile/integrations)

**Service Type:** HTTP

**Token / API Key:** \[API KEY]&#x20;

**Server Address:** log.brewersfriend.com

**Server URL (Plato, iSpindel Default):** /ispindel/\[API KEY]&#x20;

**Server URL (Specific Gravity\*\*):** /ispindel\_sg/\[API KEY]&#x20;

* Download the latest firmware: [https://github.com/universam1/iSpindel/releases](https://github.com/universam1/iSpindel/releases)
* If this is your first time powering it on it will create an access point (AP) and you should connect to the iSpindel\_iSpindel000 WiFi network.  Then open a browser and go to http://192.168.4.1.   If you ever need to reset the WiFi, calibrate or change settings click the reset button 3 - 4 times then connect to the iSpindel AP (will need a small flat head screw driver).
* Go to the Maintenance page and scroll down to the Firmware update, select the file you downloaded above and click Update.
* \*\* You will need to change the polynominal in the config for the correct gravity value when using the specific gravity URL.

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### Calibrate

* Reconnect to the iSpindel AP
* Go to the Maintenance page and click calibrate.

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* These links may also be useful:
  * [http://www.ispindel.de/tools/calibration/calibration.htm](http://www.ispindel.de/tools/calibration/calibration.htm).
  * [https://github.com/universam1/iSpindel/blob/master/docs/Calibration\_en.md](https://github.com/universam1/iSpindel/blob/master/docs/Calibration_en.md)
* Verify the calibration on the Info page, you should see near 0.00 Gravity.
* Go to the Configuration page and enter your WiFi SSID and password.
* The update interval should be not less than 900 seconds or 15 minutes, 3600 for every hour.

