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Hello to all,

I made a prototype of a popcorn based roasting machine trying to overcome some problems of other DIY models I saw on the internet.

Here are the features of the project:
- fits all popcorn machines and modifications are simple.
- does not require a second power...

In another thread, I expressed some views and posed some questions about the two types of blower control on the Quest roasters, seeking a discussion of the fan control's best use. In summary, some Quest blowers vary from SLOW to high, and some vary from OFF to high. The latter...

Thought there might be value in sharing mistakes, so here we go;

The other day I was roasting a couple of batches and during the third I wondered why the dry end prediction was so far out....

Should have checked for a root cause but I just assumed it was a combination of...

I see many folks with Quest M3 discussing airflow management techniques, including the opening of the bean chute or the back cooling tray to minimize/stop airflow during soak/dry phase. On my M3s (2017) fan still runs with knob in fully off position, so stopping airflow is of...

I was on the fence about writing this thread, but with some encouragement from Johan and some prodding by a few others on the forum, I decided to document the conversion of my new Cormorant roaster from manual to full control with Artisan.

I have spent the last 4 years roasting...

Most of the roaster manufacturer channels on YouTube are mostly about selling their own roasters - as one would expect.

Folks here are probably familiar with all the videos that Mill City has done

Giesen has been running a series of seminars with Willem Boot, and Mr. Boot...

After each roast I manually check the beans, not only for stones but also to take out any 'odd' beans that I spot. That's mostly the beans that remained rather light, yellowish. It's assumed that these result from unripe berries. I see this more frequently in 'pulped natural' /...

Upcoming IG live, June 12, 5am Eastern. If you're like me and like to be asleep at 5am, then his previous roasting videos have all eventually made it to YouTube. I have found his previous videos quite informative.

Just starting a thread to document some modifications I intend to do on my BC-2.

Goals:

- Automate gas control (e.g. push 1.0kpa button in Artisan and gas changes to 1.0kpa)
- Use Artisan software PID for pre-heat and between batch protocols
- Non-invasive changes to the...

Hello All,

I started my roasting journey on a Behmor 1600 and several months ago moved to a Quest M3s. I have an okay grasp on roasting practices, though I admittedly should do some more reading in books and on the web.

Anyway, I know there are basic guidelines for roasting,...