# SDS Industries: The Most Advanced Control Technology Available

> SDS Industries presents the TAP Kiln Controller – the first consumer kiln controller that has an intuitive, graphical user interface\.

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## Pages
- [About Us](https://www.kilncontrol.com/about-us/)
- [Contact](https://www.kilncontrol.com/about-us/contact/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.kilncontrol.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Controllers](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/)
- [Homepage](https://www.kilncontrol.com/)
- [Our Products](https://www.kilncontrol.com/our-products/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq-2026/)
- [How\-To Videos](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support)
- [Resources](https://www.kilncontrol.com/resources/)
- [Ceramics Studio](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ceramic-studio/)
- [Glass Art Studio](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/glass-studio-management/)
- [Blog](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/)
- [Software Updates](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/software-updates/)
- [Returns \& Repairs Policy](https://www.kilncontrol.com/returns-repairs-policy/)
- [Support](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/)
- [TAP Testimonials](https://www.kilncontrol.com/about-us/tap-testimonials/)
- [User Manuals](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/user-manuals/)
- [TAP Kiln Control Mobile](https://www.kilncontrol.com/tap-kiln-control-mobile/)
- [Warranty](https://www.kilncontrol.com/warranty/)
- [Wiring Diagrams](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/wiring-diagrams/)
- [TAP II Controller Software Update](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/software-updates/tap-ii/)
- [Alerts \& Alarms FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/alerts-and-alarms/)
- [Firing \& Schedule Operations FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/firing-and-schedules)
- [Installation, Schematics, \& Startup FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/installation-and-startup)
- [Kiln Controller Settings FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/kiln-controller-settings/)
- [Kiln Controller Upgrades FAQ](/support/faq/kiln-controller-upgrades/)
- [Logs \& Diagnostics FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/logs-and-diagnostics/)
- [Shopping for Kilns FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/shopping-for-kilns)
- [Software Updates FAQ](/support/faq/software-updates/)
- [TAP Kiln Control Mobile App FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/tap-kiln-control-mobile)
- [TAP Products FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/tap-products)
- [Troubleshooting FAQ](http://kilncontrol.com/support/faq/troubleshooting)
- [Warranty \& Repairs FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/warranty-and-repairs/)
- [WiFi \& Connectivity FAQ](https://www.kilncontrol.com/support/faq/wifi-connectivity/)

## Posts
- [Exploring 9 Different Kiln Formed Glass Art Techniques \(Plus Examples\!\)](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/kiln-formed-glass/)
- [Shopping for Kilns That Have TAP Controllers](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/guide-shopping-for-kilns/)
- [Complete Guide to Kiln Safety for Your At Home Kiln](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/kiln-safety-at-home-kilns/)
- [Heat Treating Knives: A Complete Guide to Knifemaking \[2026\]](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/heat-treating-knives/)
- [Complete Guide to Kiln Firing Temperatures](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/kiln-firing-temperatures/)

## Products
- [TAP 3\-Key Conversion Kit](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controller/conversion-kits/tap-3-key-conversion-kit/): \<h4\>\<em\>Seamlessly upgrade your 3\-key kiln controller\</em\>\</h4\>
\<p\>Easily upgrade your existing 3\-key kiln controller to the most advanced, easy\-to\-use kiln controller on the market with the \<strong\>TAP 3\-Key Kiln Control Conversion Kit\</strong\>\.\</p\>
\<p\>TAP Conversion Kits reuse your existing mounting holes and wiring harness adapter to make installation a breeze – often with zero modification required\!\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>Choose between \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-controller/"\>TAP II \[Single Zone\]\</a\> and \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-pro/"\>TAP II Pro \[Multi\-Zone\]\</a\>\!\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Hassle\-Free Installation"\] This kiln conversion kit includes matching faceplates, mounting hardware, and wiring harness adapters for your old controller\. Usually, all you need is a screwdriver\!  \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Modernize Your Kiln"\] Upgrade from complicated key\-based controls to an intuitive touchscreen, unlimited firing schedules, PID precision, and fully remote kiln monitoring and control through \<a href="/tap\-kiln\-control\-mobile/"\>TAP Kiln Control Mobile\</a\>\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Controller Compatibility"\] Easily replace 3\-key controllers from Bartlett, Orton, Skutt, and more\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Applications"\]\</p\>
\<ul\>
\<li\>Upgrading 3\-Key Automatic Controllers\</li\>
\<li\>Enjoying Precise Touchscreen Controls\</li\>
\<li\>Saving Unlimited Firing Schedules\</li\>
\<li\>Adding Fully Remote Kiln Control\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p\>\[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="User Manual \& Wiring Diagram"\] Check out our \<a href="/support/"\>Support Page\</a\> for user manuals, wiring diagrams, and how\-to videos\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<strong\>HOW TO UPGRADE: \</strong\>\<em\>Select your current 3\-key kiln controller below, as well as the TAP Controller you want to upgrade to\. \</em\>\</div\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<em\>If your current controller isn't listed below, please \<a href="/about\-us/contact/"\>contact us\</a\> to help identify the right product to suit your needs\.\</em\>\</div\>
- [TAP 12\-Key Conversion Kit](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controller/conversion-kits/tap-12-key-conversion-kit/): \<h4\>\<em\>Go from complicated keys to a modern touchscreen\<br /\>\</em\>\</h4\>
\<p\>What sounds better: 12 keys, complicated menus, and small screens…or a large full\-text touchscreen with intuitive menus and remote kiln control?\</p\>
\<p\>Seems like a no\-brainer to us\!\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>The TAP 12\-Key Conversion Kit\</strong\> is designed to offer a 1:1, seamless upgrade of your existing 12\-key digital controller – often with zero modification to your kiln or oven build\!\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>Choose between \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-controller/"\>TAP II \[Single Zone\]\</a\> and \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-pro/"\>TAP II Pro \[Multi\-Zone\]\</a\>\!\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Seamless Installation"\] Get everything you need to upgrade in one place: matching faceplates, mounting hardware, and wiring harness adapters for easy installation\.  \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Advanced Kiln Firing"\] Enjoy the most advanced, easy\-to\-use kiln controller – with an easy\-to\-use touchscreen, intuitive menus, and remote kiln monitoring and temperature control through \<a href="/tap\-kiln\-control\-mobile/"\>TAP Kiln Control Mobile\</a\>\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Controller Compatibility"\] Easily replace 12\-key controllers from Bartlett, L\&L, Orton, and more\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Applications"\]\</p\>
\<ul\>
\<li\>Upgrading 12\-Key Automatic Controllers\</li\>
\<li\>Enjoying Precise Touchscreen Controls\</li\>
\<li\>Saving Unlimited Firing Schedules\</li\>
\<li\>Adding Fully Remote Kiln Control\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p\>\[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="User Manual \& Wiring Diagram"\] Check out our \<a href="/support/"\>Support Page\</a\> for user manuals, wiring diagrams, and how\-to videos\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<strong\>HOW TO UPGRADE: \</strong\>\<em\>Select your current 12\-key kiln controller below, as well as the TAP Controller you want to upgrade to\. \</em\>\</div\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<em\>If your current controller isn’t listed below, please \<a href="/about\-us/contact/"\>contact us\</a\> to help identify the right product to suit your needs\.\</em\>\</div\>
- [TAP Touchscreen Kiln Controller Conversion Kit](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controller/conversion-kits/tap-smart-controller-conversion-kit/): \<h4\>\<em\>Enjoy the definitive touchscreen kiln controller\<br /\>\</em\>\</h4\>
\<p\>Is your current smart kiln controller not smart enough? Upgrade to the most advanced kiln controller on the market\!\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>The TAP Touchscreen Kiln Conversion Kit \</strong\>lets you easily upgrade your imitation touchscreen controller with no \(or minimal\) modification to your kiln\. \</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>Choose between \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-controller/"\>TAP II \[Single Zone\]\</a\> and \<a href="/controller/digital/tap\-ii\-pro/"\>TAP II Pro \[Multi\-Zone\]\</a\>\!\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Easy Installation"\] Matching faceplates, mounting hardware, and wiring harness adapters let you unscrew your old controller and plug in TAP\.  \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Advanced Kiln Firing"\] Replace slow touchscreens and limited functionality with a snappy, intuitive touchscreen, menus that just make sense, unlimited firing schedules, and true remote kiln control through \<a href="/tap\-kiln\-control\-mobile/"\>TAP Kiln Control Mobile\</a\>\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Controller Compatibility"\] Easily replace touchscreen controllers from Bartlett, Orton, and more\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Applications"\]\</p\>
\<ul\>
\<li\>Upgrading Smart Kiln Controllers\</li\>
\<li\>Enjoying Precise Touchscreen Controls\</li\>
\<li\>Saving Unlimited Firing Schedules\</li\>
\<li\>Adding Fully Remote Kiln Control\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p\>\[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="User Manual \& Wiring Diagram"\] Check out our \<a href="/support/"\>Support Page\</a\> for user manuals, wiring diagrams, and how\-to videos\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<strong\>HOW TO UPGRADE: \</strong\>\<em\>Select your current touchscreen kiln controller below, as well as the TAP Controller you want to upgrade to\. \</em\>\</div\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<em\>If your current controller isn’t listed below, please \<a href="/about\-us/contact/"\>contact us\</a\> to help identify the right product to suit your needs\.\</em\>\</div\>
- [TAP Wall Mount Standalone](/controller/standalones/tap-wallmount-standalone/): \<h4\>\<em\>Instantly modernize your manual kiln\<br /\>\</em\>\</h4\>
\<p\>Easily upgrade your manual kiln to the most advanced kiln controller on the market\!\</p\>
\<p\>The \<strong\>TAP Wall Mount Standalone Kiln Controller\</strong\> is designed to be plug\-and\-play – including everything you need to seamlessly upgrade your kiln or oven with no \(or extremely minimal\) modification\.\</p\>
\<p\>Please review the NEMA Plug \& Receptacle chart in the gallery to determine the right power cord for your kiln – or \<a href="/about\-us/contact/"\>contact us\</a\> for help\!\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>The TAP Standalone Kiln Controller is also available in a \<a href="/controller/standalones/tap\-table\-top\-standalone/"\>Table Top Configuration\</a\>\.\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Instant Upgrade"\] Get everything you need for a smooth upgrade, including integrated WiFi for connecting your controller to \<a href="/tap\-kiln\-control\-mobile/"\>TAP Kiln Control Mobile\</a\>\.  \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Modernize Your Kiln"\] Enjoy easy\-to\-use touchscreen controls, unlimited firing schedules, and remote kiln monitoring and kiln control\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Single Zone Precision"\] Drive PID temperature control to your kiln or oven through TAP Standalone's included Type K thermocouple\.  \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Applications"\]\</p\>
\<ul\>
\<li\>Easily Upgrade Manual Kilns\</li\>
\<li\>Single Zone Kilns \& Ovens\</li\>
\<li\>Single Element Heat Treat Ovens\</li\>
\<li\>Add Remote Kiln Control\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p\>\[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="User Manual \& Wiring Diagram"\] Check out our \<a href="/support/"\>Support Page\</a\> for user manuals, wiring diagrams, and how\-to videos\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<strong\>\<strong\>PLEASE NOTE: \</strong\>\</strong\>\<em\>TAP Standalone Controllers are made\-to\-order, and shipping times may vary\. The current estimated shipping time for each controller is 4\-8 weeks\.\</em\>\</div\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<em\>Order cancellations or returns for TAP Standalone Controllers beyond 7 days are subject to a 25% restocking fee\.\</em\>\</div\>
\<div style="background\-color: \#ecf8fe; padding: 15px;"\>\<em\>For full details on returns, see our \<a href="/returns\-repairs\-policy/"\>our policy\.\</a\>\</em\>\</div\>
- [TAP II Pro Multi\-Zone Kiln Controller](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controller/digital/tap-ii-pro/): \<h4\>\<em\>Replaces the original TAP Kiln Controller\</em\>\</h4\>
\<p\>Enjoy the latest evolution in kiln controller technology with the \<strong\>TAP II Pro\</strong\> – the ultimate kiln controller for multi\-zone kilns and heat treat ovens\.\</p\>
\<p\>\<strong\>Also available as a plug\-and\-play \<a href="/controllers/conversion\-kits/"\>conversion kit\</a\> for faster automatic controller upgrades\.\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Exclusive Upgrades"\] Power even the most complex projects with ease\. An upgraded touchscreen interface and integrated WiFi make TAP II Pro faster and easier to use than ever\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Cone Fire Mode"\] Use TAP II Pro's exclusive \<strong\>Cone Fire Mode\</strong\> to dynamically program precise ceramic firing schedules in seconds – or create an unlimited number of custom schedules with unlimited steps\. \[/cg\_accordion\] \<br /\>\<br /\>\[cg\_accordion title="Multi\-Zone Control"\] Control up to 3 independent temperature zones with PID temperature control – and support for Type K, Type R, and Type S thermocouples\.  \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="Applications"\]\</p\>
\<ul\>
\<li\>Single or Multi\-Zone Kilns\</li\>
\<li\>DIY Kiln or Oven Builds\</li\>
\<li\>Automatic Kiln Controller Upgrades\</li\>
\<li\>ICS Heating Applications \</li\>
\</ul\>
\<p\>\[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>
\<p\>\[cg\_accordion title="User Manual \& Wiring Diagram"\] If you already own TAP II Pro, check out our \<a href="/support/"\>Support Page\</a\> for user manuals, wiring diagrams, and how\-to videos\! \[/cg\_accordion\]\</p\>

## FAQs
- [How do I connect the TAP Controller to my Wireless Network/Internet?](https://www.kilncontrol.com/faq/connect-to-wifi/)
- [How do I get Remote Start for my kiln?](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/remote-start-for-kiln/)
- [My controller isn’t connecting to my network\. How do I fix it?](https://www.kilncontrol.com/faq/controller-wont-connect/)
- [How do TAP Controllers compare to other default controller options?](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/temperature-controller-manufacturers/)
- [The WiFi icon is visible on my TAP controller, but the network screen isn't showing any available networks to join\. What should I do?](https://www.kilncontrol.com/faq/no-available-networks/)

## Product categories
- [Components](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/components/)
- [Digital](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/digital/)
- [Conversion Kits](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/conversion-kits/)
- [Standalones](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/standalones/)
- [Pyrometers](https://www.kilncontrol.com/controllers/digital-pyrometers/)

## FAQ Categories
- [TAP Kiln Control Mobile App](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ufaq-category/tap-kiln-control-mobile/)
- [TAP Products](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ufaq-category/tap-product/)
- [Installation, Schematics \& Startup](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ufaq-category/installation/)
- [Troubleshooting](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ufaq-category/troubleshooting/)
- [Firing \& Schedule Operations](https://www.kilncontrol.com/blog/ufaq-category/firing-and-schedules/)

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