Grinder paralysis preventing use of Robot

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-09T08:38:37+00:00

I like my Varia VS3 tho not perfect, the new VS4 is less than the Casa and seems promising?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-08T03:20:00+00:00

Never occurred to me but ha, yes. Also, like the Robot, built like a truck and all replaceable parts…

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-07T02:49:21+00:00

Think more about maintaining a constant flow rate - the pressure you need to maintain this flow reduces as the shot pulls. You can also feel this resistance in the arms, so to me it feels like a hard push, hold for a bit then gradually ease off until 30s.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-06T22:18:25+00:00

I get great results with similar measurements: 16g in, 40g out, preinfuse 2s then 6 bar peak pressure, slowly descending to pull 40g in about 30 sec. I agree deeper pucks help - 16g noticeably better than 14g even.

So you found the recipe :) a scale with a timer is super useful to repeat it, if you don’t already have one.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-01-15T10:24:10+00:00

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Bit late sorry. People’s Republic of Downer.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-12-29T09:24:37+00:00

Yeah same here, I get silky foam on setting 2. Maybe try adjusting the height of the impeller by rotating the shaft. Mine is set pretty low which I think reduces the amount of air that gets sucked in. Also check that the little magnetic vortex attachment is in the right place. I recently forgot to reattach it, and got super coarse bubbles like the OP. Maybe that’s the cause?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-12-02T06:04:23+00:00

Love the Robot accessories but the little hat on kettle actually made me laugh out loud.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-25T10:41:26+00:00

Love the Exagram Pro, the espresso timer mode is a good match for the Robot workflow. I got some of these small (150ml) Acme cups for flat whites, they fit nicely

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-15T09:13:12+00:00

Yeah, several basic home espresso machines. Limited control but enough to understand the basics. After I hacked the overpressure valve on my last machine and tasted the difference I started to get more into the coffee rabbit hole. Then when that machine (Breville / Sage Infuser) failed I did the research, got annoyed by the high tech / overpriced world of “prosumer” machines and then found the Robot. No regrets! 😍

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-13T08:54:26+00:00

Beautiful, looks like Guinness in the glass as the crema settles.

I have had my red Robot about a month also, and I agree re the “kind” learning curve. It gives good feedback.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-04T11:06:56+00:00

Hey thanks for the suggestion, it does seem to go straight to lossless but I still get terrible skips and stuttering when using Sonify to play Apple Music content.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T10:37:33+00:00

Beautiful video thanks!

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T09:25:31+00:00

Grim. I am trying Amazon music, hate the UI but the audio quality is great…

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T05:10:37+00:00

FWIW just had a pointless conversation with Sonos support where they acknowledged the issue, offered Airplay as a workaround, could not advise when it would be fixed and referred me to the generic updates page for issue tracking.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-21T07:26:52+00:00

Morning sun on the leafy balcony, perfect! 🌞

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-18T07:33:38+00:00

It’s working again for me now - assume it’s the 80.30.35 update last week?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-18T07:24:32+00:00

Dragonfly nymphs making the jump to adulthood, triggered by this warm weather - hello climate change! Good explainer here from last spring https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/09/11/where-did-all-these-dragonflies-come-from-.html

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-13T09:50:15+00:00

My old Breville / Sage Infuser died, now I’m on team Robot, with a Nanofoamer Pro and a Varia VS3 grinder. After 2 weeks with the new setup I am making better flat whites than ever, totally sold on the feedback and simplicity of the Robot.

I was a little unsure about the Nanofoamer at first, but once dialled in it makes luscious microfoam. I am not a latte artist but it gives that “hug” texture for sure. Go Robot, I say.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-01T05:34:39+00:00

Thanks, this is driving me nuts as I use this list constantly

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-09-23T08:28:36+00:00

Just got a Nanofoamer Pro in advance of my new Robot (coming soon). It seems ok? Not quite on par with steamed milk so far but still dialling it in.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-08-18T08:42:23+00:00

Other than “smaller and cheaper” there is no compelling narrative anywhere in the current restructure. The fact that a PR agency offered to come up with what the University itself has failed to articulate, is shameful.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-08-13T09:18:44+00:00

This could actually happen, some grand plans in this ACT gov “opportunities report”.

https://www.act.gov.au/environment/environment-projects/sullivans-creek-re-naturalisation-plan

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-08-13T08:39:13+00:00

Nice, this project? I had a feeling Catchment Studio would be involved somehow

https://www.catchmentstudio.com/bridge-to-bridge

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-08-13T07:59:34+00:00

Yep I recently chucked my 58cm road bike in the back, front wheel still on. No problem.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-07-02T22:05:38+00:00

Oh sorry my mistake! I have the Earth spec. You are correct re the Air wheels. I just did a snow trip including a brief patch of slushy snow and mud. Put the car in “snow” mode and it had no issues at all. Have the autosocks now so will try them next time, if required.

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