roaster control widget

[milowebailey]

I know many will not believe it, but I've made some progress on the milowidget.  For the hottop the hardware interface is done.  At least the beta version.... now to work on the code.  Randystouch did a bunch of code over at homeroasters.com and plan to use what he's done and add to it.  There is also a computer (USB) interface software that can plot and control the profiles....

Here is a tease photo with my test software running.



I'm really going to finish this in 2011...

[jimec3]

A Christmas present for the Gcbc!! looks amazing!


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[Tex]

I know many will not believe it, but I've made some progress on the milowidget.  For the hottop the hardware interface is done.  At least the beta version.... now to work on the code.  Randystouch did a bunch of code over at homeroasters.com and plan to use what he's done and add to it.  There is also a computer (USB) interface software that can plot and control the profiles....

Here is a tease photo with my test software running.



I'm really going to finish this in 2011...

I seem to remember something about this - but my memory is fading...

[simmich]

Thats great news Larry  . It is maddening to have to cool the HT way down and then heat it way up when doing back to back batches. Its a good roaster with too many "pre-fab" issues that your widget  will hopefully address.

[milowebailey]

A youtube so you can see it works

MVI 0825

[mp]

Very nice Larry.

What roaster were you testing it on?

Have you tested it on many roasters or does that step come down the line?

 

[milowebailey]

Very nice Larry.

What roaster were you testing it on?

Have you tested it on many roasters or does that step come down the line?

 

First will be the hottop (that's what I have it hooked up to in the video).  Next a Behmor, cause I have one... then my Ambex once I understand more about the control logic.  4 - 5 lbs of coffee per test is a bit much even for me.

Your Alpenrost could be done, I've controlled one before with the early version of the milowidget.  It needs a high voltage board.

I plan to do some tests in the next few days on how quickly I can get to 1st crack with the hottop with the fan on and off.  I plan to start with a little higher drop temp than it currently allows.

[mp]

Very nice Larry.

What roaster were you testing it on?

Have you tested it on many roasters or does that step come down the line?

 

First will be the hottop (that's what I have it hooked up to in the video).  Next a Behmor, cause I have one... then my Ambex once I understand more about the control logic.  4 - 5 lbs of coffee per test is a bit much even for me.

Your Alpenrost could be done, I've controlled one before with the early version of the milowidget.  It needs a high voltage board.

I plan to do some tests in the next few days on how quickly I can get to 1st crack with the hottop with the fan on and off.  I plan to start with a little higher drop temp than it currently allows.

Good timing.

I don't relish the thought of hacking my Alpenrost to get darker roasts.

I am thinking of maybe upgrading to a Behmor.

How far from product sales do you figure?

 

[milowebailey]

Very nice Larry.

What roaster were you testing it on?

Have you tested it on many roasters or does that step come down the line?

 

First will be the hottop (that's what I have it hooked up to in the video).  Next a Behmor, cause I have one... then my Ambex once I understand more about the control logic.  4 - 5 lbs of coffee per test is a bit much even for me.

Your Alpenrost could be done, I've controlled one before with the early version of the milowidget.  It needs a high voltage board.

I plan to do some tests in the next few days on how quickly I can get to 1st crack with the hottop with the fan on and off.  I plan to start with a little higher drop temp than it currently allows.

Good timing.

I don't relish the thought of hacking my Alpenrost to get darker roasts.

I am thinking of maybe upgrading to a Behmor.

How far from product sales do you figure?

 

Upgrade to a hottop... if you upgrade.  Save and look for a pre-owned one.

Hottop version I hope to have done this year.  Behmor next spring.

[mp]

Hottop is a great roaster ... but many $$$$$.

Behmor is good roaster ... less $$.

 

[Tex]

Hottop is a great roaster ... but many $$$$$.

Behmor is good roaster ... less $$.

 

Comparative value - how long will the respective machines last?

[mp]

Hottop is a great roaster ... but many $$$$$.

Behmor is good roaster ... less $$.

 

Comparative value - how long will the respective machines last?

Good point.

Don't have much data on that.

Have you?

 

[Tex]

Hottop is a great roaster ... but many $$$$$.

Behmor is good roaster ... less $$.

 

Comparative value - how long will the respective machines last?

Good point.

Don't have much data on that.

Have you?

 

No, but I'll bet the next  Sono I buy will last a lifetime.

[milowebailey]

Hottop is a great roaster ... but many $$$$$.

Behmor is good roaster ... less $$.

 

Comparative value - how long will the respective machines last?

Good point.

Don't have much data on that.

Have you?

 

No, but I'll bet the next  Sono I buy will last a lifetime.

Yea, right

[Tex]

No, but I'll bet the next  Sono I buy will last a lifetime.

Yea, right

Mrs T almost killed me for selling the 1st Sono (She'd never have figured out my horse-trading grandpa!) - now I have to get another one to shush her a bit.

Oh, the sacrifices I make for that woman!