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by BarryR
March 2nd, 2024, 9:02 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 296

Quick fix for Ember mug coaster pins

I love my Ember mug but the charging pins on the coaster have a major design flaw and fail. Ember replaced it once under warranty and I'm waiting to hear what they're going to do now that it's out of warranty. There are instructions on line for purchasing and soldering the correct replacement pins (...
by BarryR
April 28th, 2023, 11:44 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 2431
Views: 187437

Greens Alert

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by BarryR
March 10th, 2023, 6:18 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Hottop K2+

So, even though I have the override switch installed on my 2K, I usually cool it down the 165 on the assumption that it wouldn't be good for the machine not to do so and that's why they built it that way. Thoughts?
by BarryR
March 9th, 2023, 7:37 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Hottop K2+

I did it on my 2K. You need a momentary switch or else it will always think the temp is low. This might be OK with PC control (which I have) but at a minimum would override safety alarms. Momentary works fine
by BarryR
December 15th, 2022, 10:28 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 6
Views: 248

Hottop 8828B2K TC4+HTC Fan Issue

Thanks. It now has an OEM fan though though I'm puzzled though my current solution is good enough
by BarryR
December 15th, 2022, 9:13 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 6
Views: 248

Hottop 8828B2K TC4+HTC Fan Issue

Thanks Marko, I figured the Artisan update was a coincidence. Any idea how I'd look into the firmware update issues? Jim's email at Pidkits is no longer valid
by BarryR
December 14th, 2022, 10:09 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 6
Views: 248

Hottop 8828B2K TC4+HTC Fan Issue

I also haven't updated my TC4 firmware ever (I think). If anyone can lead me to info for that it would be appreciated. It seems like some of the links I find are no longer valid. Also, since I know nothing about Arduino sketches, etc, etc, I want to make sure I don't brick anything. I read somewhere
by BarryR
December 14th, 2022, 9:41 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 6
Views: 248

Hottop 8828B2K TC4+HTC Fan Issue

So I recently updated my Artisan software to 2.8 (possibly irrelevant or not). I tried the Hottop->TCH preset in Artisan which didn't work and I believe I went back to the settings that have worked for me for years. I did a few roasts and realized the fan wasn't working right. I don't know whether i...
by BarryR
October 9th, 2022, 8:26 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 2431
Views: 187437

Greens Alert

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by BarryR
October 9th, 2022, 8:22 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 34
Views: 1294

Why Klatch annoys me:

That is one my favorite Klatch coffees & probably why I continue to check them out. I see a lot of "if you don't like them don't buy from them" comments. I know that! The main reason for my original post was to share my thoughts and see if others had similar experiences. It does seem the consensus