DIY Jobo style Film Processor

[jpitz31]

Hi, I recently wrote two articles for the Emulsive Film blog. Building and programming have all been documented.

Please enjoy

https://emulsive.org/experiments/how-to-build-you-own-jobo-style-semi-automatic-film-processor-pt-1-by-joe-pitz

https://emulsive.org/experiments/build-you-own-jobo-style-semi-automatic-film-processor-part-2

Thanks

Joe

[David Karp]

Thanks for sharing.

[chassis]

Cool project, thanks!

[pchaplo]

Thanks, which Sous-Vide controller do you prefer? What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[pchaplo]

I think I found it. A great device in any darkroom! Yiu are very inventive!

https://www.amazon.com/My-Sous-Vide-My-101-Immersion/dp/B071GRRWCY

[Richard Wasserman]

Thanks, which Sous-Vide controller do you prefer? What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

seriouseats.com like the Sansaire and Anova. I trust their opinion—they have high standards and expectations. I would think that for film developing, which is less demanding than cooking, the cheapest one you can find would be fine.

[Wayne]

Very interesting. I just decided recently I need something like a Jobo (that I can't afford) for better color film quality.

[Drew Wiley]

The biggest flaw with Jobo is the gearmotor ratio - it runs at too high an RPM with not enough torque for large volumes. The drums also fill and drain too slow, esp if you scale up. Something to keep in mind if you customize your own system, like I did.

[jon.oman]

Some very good ideas here!