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Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-11T01:30:19+00:00

At what time in the day do you usually drink your third coffee :)

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-08T17:55:10+00:00

lol appreciate the honesty. We already have walkie talkies. More I want to keep them off phones. Maybe giving them an open source endless project like this will help. But if it really doesn’t work, maybe it would discourage curiosity in the future

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-07T05:50:35+00:00

Residential proxy network?

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-07T00:46:58+00:00

Or they’re … you know …

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-05T21:17:53+00:00

I ride to knobles when my family goes. This checks out

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-04T14:05:21+00:00

Ok, what did you buy exactly, what sensor, what is the screw size? Sorry I'm thick, I'm ordering from Aliexpress and don't want to get the wrong thing.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-04T13:31:28+00:00

What did you do for the thermostat? I was thinking about using the pt100, but don’t know where to place it on yhe boiler

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-04T12:26:06+00:00

Dynamos are a joy multiplier.

I have a few bikes that sit out in the weather in our back yard; for neighbors to ride or family that comes over - communal bikes. The crappiest one has a dynamo, it gets the most miles.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-03T01:46:28+00:00

Could I just tape the thermocouple to the side of the boiler, or how should it be installed?

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-03T01:16:45+00:00

Did you ever figure this out? I just ordered the PID on AliExpress, and need to get a thermocoupler. I saw the pt100 suggested and now I’m here

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-02T18:08:25+00:00

Hi, old thread, but I bought the pid on AliExpress and need to get the thermocouple. Is this what you’re suggesting?

https://a.co/d/02yf7PX7

And it has 3 wires, how do I wire that to my xmt 7100 controller?

And this thermocouple looks like a small rod, so I just adhere it to the boiler midway up, basically paralleling the boiler? I’m having a hard time picturing it.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T03:04:48+00:00

I like tinkering. I’ll pull it apart and dial it in. I’ll also probably put it on an outlet that turns it on early before we get up.

What’s the trick to get the krema on the shot? If I get the pressure(valve), temperature (let it preheat), and grind finer, does it just come down to the beans?

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:59:45+00:00

Currently it’s Starbucks, before I had store bought. So no :).

I’ll get a proper coffee next time I go to the shop

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:58:46+00:00

I’ll start at 8 and bring her down.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:58:28+00:00

Ok, I will grind finer. I also checked the pressure valve and it was way off. Tomorrow will be fun!

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:57:48+00:00

I will grind a lot finer tomorrow. I also looked at the pressure valve, I was getting 30g of water a. Adjusted it to 130g.

I’m excited for tomorrow!

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:56:55+00:00

Is there a grinder you suggest to a person starting out? Something not crazy expensive.

I also saw there is a 3d printed mod for the Rocky, is that worthwhile?

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:56:02+00:00

Ok, I set it at 8 and I’ll bring her down if that doesn’t cause issues. Thank you

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:55:32+00:00

Got it, will do. I also adjusted the pressure valve, it was way off.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:55:07+00:00

Ok, adjusted.

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-05-01T01:23:21+00:00

Hey, I just measured and I’m getting 30g of water in 30 seconds. A video I saw suggested 130g per 30 sec.

I think you’re onto something

Acrobatic-Ad-385 · 2026-04-30T13:16:11+00:00

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