retrolefty:
might just be me, but going over a set temp means waste to me, i agree that i will just get the clothes done more quickly, but i like to go as precise as possible
OK, but the more pertinent question is do you pants care as much as you do?
A closed loop control based on a 'it's dry enough' sensor would be a more beneficial method and I believe some dryers have that optional control mode?
Lefty
I think for a short cycle with high heat it would not matter much, but my goal is to lower the temp and run a bit longer since rotating the drum is not the most expensive part.
Also a pid control is not that expensive, all it takes is a zero cross detection chip and a triac... i have most the idea from this page: http://www.over-engineered.com/projects/sous-vide-pid-controller/
I found a board with all the bits here: http://www.inmojo.com/store/inmojo-market/item/digital-ac-dimmer-module/
My dryer is a closed loop or i would say must be since it does not blow the heated air to the outside, so there must be some way it can detect when the air is dry enough... again i think there could be a bit saved by lower temps and longer cycle...