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Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: RobertL on September 11, 2015, 07:13:15 PM

Title: Phidget and Roast Logging
Post by: RobertL on September 11, 2015, 07:13:15 PM

Is anyone here using Phidgets? If so what's your opinion of it?

Also what's the groups opinion in general on roast monitoring and logging via a computer? I've held off on this thinking it couldn't improve my roasting skills. Am I wrong? Anyone here made the switch and think it improved their roasting? I currently monitor temps myself and sometimes take notes in a notepad. I have added probes in my Hottop so all I would need is the Phidget to get started.

Title: Re: Phidget and Roast Logging
Post by: wideasleep1 on September 11, 2015, 07:29:57 PM

Never ending battle...do I stick with sensory/memory, or go full on laboratory? I use Artisan/Phidget on my Huky to get a feel and taste of the results days later, but after a few roasts of the same coffee, I switch to ole trusty sensory feedback afterwards. Rarely do I finish a supply of coffee under 'lab' conditions. But I can prolly assure you I'm not the norm, and yes...some early monitoring and tasting *can* improve your roasting, insofar as seeing how your roaster behaves to your inputs. Cheers!

Title: Re: Phidget and Roast Logging
Post by: rgrosz78 on September 16, 2015, 10:40:28 AM

Quote from: wideasleep1 on September 11, 2015, 07:29:57 PM

Never ending battle...do I stick with sensory/memory, or go full on laboratory?

Full on laboratory FTW  ;D