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I've been working on an open source PID controller for espresso machines - Koffie.
What I've got so far is a solid, easy to use, and affordable PID ($60 USD in parts) that's generic enough to install into most espresso machines. However, I'd like to continue building...
Background : I purchased my La Marzocco GS/3 AV in 2009. It was manufactured in 2008, and was one of the infamous fire sale machines that had a string of problems believed to be caused by disruption when LM moved its factory that year and/or improper storage by the U.S....
My original thread has been closed due to age. Quickmill QM67 Evo on the way I recently purchased a flow control device. Arriving in a week. I bought the coffee sensor one. Can't wait. I'm watching all I can on flow profiling in preparation. I'm planning on going with a slayer...
I have a Rocket Appartamento. I've watched plenty of videos now on the E61, and finding that sweet spot...just beyond the lever's midway point where water will flow, but the pump will not activate, provide a pre-soak to the coffee.
Table of Contents:
1. Why Lelit Elizabeth?
2. Using the Machine
3. Nice Quality of Life features I'm appreciating as I'm using it more
4. Things I wish were different
5. Misc. Observations.
I've had an Elizabeth for around a month now and hadn't noticed many discussions of it....
Got the new Linea Mini home just last night after picking it up at Clive Coffee here in Portland. Clive held a nice open house event on Memorial Day where they invited customers down to the store to try out some of the new equipment and check out some of their open box buys....
I have a ecm synchronika that is 1 month old. In my search for why I have uneven extraction with light roast coffees I began to look at the water flow. I use the ims shower screen and I noticed that with flow control almost turned closed for pre infusion, the water dispenses...
Hi, I am a new member of this barista family. After a lot of online digging, I recently bought the beautiful ECM Puristika. It's my first real espresso machine. I have been using Nespresso for the last 4 years. Looking forward to improving my barista skills. So far, I am...
