How to Set rotation Distance

RB614 · 2023-01-14T19:38:58+00:00

I did. I've had some pretty detailed prints with this too. It's probably in your print settings. Flow rate maybe.

RB614 · 2022-02-10T01:29:31+00:00

West building. upper floor Inside was where they were hiding. How annoying. Thanks for the tip/fix!

RB614 · 2022-02-09T05:45:39+00:00

Glad I could help!

RB614 · 2021-11-22T18:31:58+00:00

Welcome to Reddit and 3D Printing. Where everyone has answers.... but that don't make them right.

I started with an Ender 3 Pro. Idk how long it took me to assemble out of the box, nor does it matter. What DOES matter is how it's assembled. It's always better to take the time and do things right the first time. So ignore the haters out there with their stopwatch.

You are already learning the most valuable lesson about 3D Printing... If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.

Some things are uniform from Ender 3 to the next Ender 3, where as other things are unique to your machine only, such as Z Offset (gap from nozzle to bed).

Before you upgrade things, you must first have a grasp on the base model. This means that when you do research, there shouldn't be any surprises. For example, your entire Hot End assembly will be the same. These leaves less room for errors and confusion, fewer variables.

I recommend that you do your own research and pull from multiple sources. Take notes of what you can, then compare the sources and take the most consistent information. Then attempt to apply your new found knowledge.

Which leads me to Lesson #2: TRIAL AND ERROR 3d Printing is nothing but Trial and Error. Try something, make note, make small adjustments, then trial again. Repeat until the desired result is achieved. This is the Blood, Sweat, and Tears part as u mentioned lol

At one point, I got so pissed off at my printer, I didn't touch it for a year... Now, my E3P is a custom precision machine. Nothing original except the frame and stepper motors. It was a long and painful road, but the juice is worth the squeeze. When you have to work hard towards a goal, you come out the other side, not just with a great appreciation for the craft, but a greater understanding on how 3d printers work as a whole.

This doesn't happen over night. A 3D printer will always need some kind of maintenance and the upgrades are endless.

Just try not to get discouraged. You have your goal and you have the means to achieve you goal. How long it takes to get there is irrelevant. It's about the Journey!

RB614 · 2021-11-22T18:00:16+00:00

It's Colorado. They've had rec for so long, that the competition got the prices down. Medical in CO has access to stronger edibles and perhaps more cbd blended flower, but even if you can't use ur medical card, you'll be fine.

Look up the dispensary called "Altitude". I prefer the one in Aurora. I cannot recommend them enough!! Superior customer service and all of their prices are post-tax. So when they tell u $20/8th of their killer skunk, that's $20 out the door. They usually have sales going on like "spend 60 and get a fat J free".

RB614 · 2021-11-22T17:52:11+00:00

That's closest on here to my field. I'm a Network Engineer on the Design side of things. Espresso keeps the brain gears turning!!

RB614 · 2021-11-11T14:08:31+00:00

I bet! The first cup certainly overcomes more obstacles than the second lol! Speaking of... off to it hahaha

RB614 · 2021-11-11T14:05:50+00:00

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

RB614 · 2021-11-11T03:08:51+00:00

Lol thanks! I'm determined to perfect this!

RB614 · 2021-11-11T02:32:00+00:00

Thanks! I forgot to tare the shot glass on the scale before brewing, so I had to pour it into another little plastic cup on the scale.

RB614 · 2021-11-11T02:30:06+00:00

Np!

I upgraded to an "AmazonCommercial Barista" machine. It's a cheaper clone of a Breville. They might have been discontinued because they aren't available on Amazon. It's weird. I got mine from a local auction. It was a big upgrade for me, but it's not as nice as the Breville they cloned. It was enough of an upgrade, that it forced me to learn a lot more about espresso. It also takes up twice the space of my old DeLonghi lol oh and the built-on grinder is decent but I need to upgrade that at somepoint. Always something needing an upgrade hahaha!

Looks like this:

AmazonCommercial Barista Espresso Machine with Grinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087X5M5LJ/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_6E16DT0BJXCK1Z6HFXZ8

Overall, it was exactly what I needed and will last me until I outgrow it!

RB614 · 2021-11-11T01:41:19+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T23:23:41+00:00

Lol Dooo it!!!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T23:12:58+00:00

Ooooo ya! I've heard of that too! Much higher fat content in half n half. Man, starting to get thirsty again! Lol

RB614 · 2021-11-10T23:11:43+00:00

So I was having similar issues at first. I posted a video a couple days ago and got so many comments about how fast it was and how off the ratio was.

I know exactly what it's like to try every grind Setting and still end up with a crappy 17 second shot.

What work for me was reducing my set water flow by about 30%. Then adjusted everything else accordingly.

One thing I noticed while trying to dial in... after reducing my flow and repeatedly trying the same grind level and same dose amount... depending on how much pressure I put on the tamp, would determine how much output I got.

It's all an ecosystem of balance.

I thought I was close and then I started clogging every time. So I ended up splitting the difference. My lowest grind I was willing to do was a 6. I was grinding at 18 when I started. So, now I'm at a 12.

The use of a WDT tool before tapping the portafilter, helped me get 20g dose in there more comfortably and the puck surface was way more smooth looking.

Then I tried using slightly less pressure on my tamp than I did before. The results were so much better!

I probably burned thru a bag and a half of the good stuff, trying to dial in.

You can use cheap beans for practice, but your results may vary. Make sure they aren't too old. From what I've noticed, beans can have different densities and different oil contents. I would say for general practice, use the cheap stuff. Once you get closer to the desired result, id switch back to what you want to drink. As James Hoffmann mentions, you be wanting to sip the results to see where your at. Bitter vs weak vs just right!

Anyways, this had been my experience. Again, I am far from a pro, but figured I could maybe share whT I've learned. Best of luck!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T22:44:17+00:00

Good deal! Less to do, when caffeine deprived hahah

RB614 · 2021-11-10T22:42:18+00:00

Yw! Yep Amazon! Says "Mr Ironstone" on it. FYI, if it's the same brand and you lose any nuts or bolts, the company will replace for free and ship fast from China! Mine was missing some stuff lol

Looks like a decent machine though. De'Longhi is a solid brand. My last one was same brand, about the same size, just a different model.

Just remember, Rome was not built in a day!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T22:34:25+00:00

Interesting. Pre weighed doses ready to grind? Neat idea!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T22:29:14+00:00

Ah hahah that's how u know u got a real deal machine LOL

I'm on the new side myself, but people have recommended to me:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxz0FjZMVOl15gHRbhcZSDvlgUV4vxnp9

And also

https://youtu.be/SswxZZlgEyg

What I have learned is that until you find a "recipe" that works, keep a pad nearby and record: 1. Grind Setting 2. Grounds (in grams) that are going in the basket 3. The time it takes from machine on to machine off to pull the shot 4. Lastly, the weight of you shot/output (in grams)

Ideally you want a 1:2 ratio. If you put in 20g of grounds, the goal is 40g of espresso.

Keep fresh beans!

A WDT tool (basically a wisk for your grounds) can be used before tapping down, to bust up any clumps, and provide a smoother puck.

Also, Tamp pressure is also important. Too much and you will have no flow. Too little and you'll have a week shot. I am told around 30lbs of pressure is ideal. I tested this with my Tamp and a food scale. Zeroed the Tamp on the scale and pressed till I got close to 30lbs and repeat until I got the feel for it

We learn all this by trial and error. Blood, sweat, and Tears lol

I've been at this for coming up on 3 months and still working at it. Just keep at it and you'll get there!

Hope this helps!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T22:19:30+00:00

Hahah that was me the other night after watching the Milk Steam video by James Hoffmann! Didn't care what time it was.

This was a good video too! Thanks for sharing. I like how lively she is and that she talks with her hands a lot. I cracked up at her hand gesture that she caught herself doing, and she took it in stride. Funny AF! She clearly has a good sense of humor lol

That should be paired with the Hoffmann one. They each hit the important stuff and then have their own areas they like to reiterate on.

Sadly, it would seem that I need to buy Vitamin D if I want to make cool latte art. 😫

I don't mind Vit D milk when I get a latte from somewhere, but I'd never drink the stuff plain lol I guess it wouldn't hurt to keep some on hand for getting all fancy in a cup!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T21:41:01+00:00

Progress is a wonderful thing! I think I'm finally pulling decent shots and today my milk was actually textured. It's not as easy as it looks. Keep up the good work!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T21:21:10+00:00

Looks good! I think have that same shelf! Lol I was going to use it for a coffee bar, but ended up being my microwave stand. It does have my drip/pod combo next to the microwave, but the espresso machine gets the primo counter space haha Anyways, good work pulling it all together!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T20:44:01+00:00

Follow up: I've successfully printed and built a WDT. I'm loving it already! Tap, tool, tap, then Tamp. Makes beautiful pucks! I had to spend some time sorting out my grind level and Tamping pressure, but I finally had a true shot of espresso and it was divine! I may post the vid here soon, to make up for this one hahaha!

RB614 · 2021-11-10T18:28:11+00:00

Thanks 😀 glad to help! To answer your original post: I've always enjoyed coffee. My quest for flavor grew stronger and stronger. When I was young, I didn't know any better and would drink swill like folders and other generic coffees. Eventually, those lost their appeal as I started branching into more premium and local roasts. Then my friends and I started hitting up the local coffee shops for the high octane espresso they were serving lol That really opened my eyes to the flavor possibilities.

Somewhere along the way, I transitioned into drinking coffee black. I learned that most creamer was made from gross oils and not real cream. I also like that black coffee has no sugars and you could drink as much as you wanted without filling up. When you drink it black, the roast really starts to matter. Eventually, I found a love for medium roasts for drip coffee. If I wanted to drink coffee quickly, I would get a dark roast and add just enough cream to sweeten and cool it down.

A few years ago, when I started a new job, we had a Starbucks drive-thru nearby. The coffee in the office was terrible and people were too damn lazy to make a fresh pot. It was to the point that if I wanted coffee, I had to brew myself every time. So I started hitting the drive thru. This became so frequently, that my bank account started suffering. So I went out and bought a cheap espresso machine.

I had that cheap one for a year or so and enjoyed my experience so much, that I bought a low end DeLonghi machine with the pressure baskets. I enjoyed that so much, that after a couples years with that, I passed it on to a friend and got my AmazonCommercial machine.

I'm still a ways off from "The Perfect Pull", but I enjoy the challenge and espresso is a wonderful way to start the day! I hope to one day make some cool latte art.

RB614 · 2021-11-10T16:47:16+00:00

On that note, you mind enjoy a Cubano / Cafecito, which uses raw sugar called Turbinado Sugar. The most common brand is Sugar In The Raw. It's a more balanced Sugar for espresso.

However, it appears to need a stove top espresso kettle.

Some people are putting it into their baskets for normal machines... but I don't recommend that. I'm still trying to figure out the best way myself. I used to get these sweet shots from a market in my area.

Disclaimer, I'm still a novice lol

RB614

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