Andy at CS has been working on a USB connection to run the functions of the Bmore. I'm not sure he'll ever release it for reasons I'm guessing
. There's a workable concept with the Bmore, open mesh drum with IR/radiant heat. But it needs a major redesign IMO.
There will never be a 110v true 1lb solid drum homeroaster UL certified.
The Quest is a fluke and I just hope they don't close up shop anytime soon. Don't snooze and lose. I've been following them since the start and they are quite a roaster and will end up in the homeroasting Smithsonian someday and highly sought after.
Anything bigger is going to have to be 220v or gas and HAVE to deal with exhaust piping or a 1000w afterburner that would throw significant heat into the room. I don't see those happening. Make it a closed afterburner system like a commercial Loring and it would be big bucks.
The option will continue to be homebuilds, use at own risks
Is the 220v Gene going to be UL approved for US home use?