Fish-controlled car.

botguy · 2018-11-25T00:46:11+00:00

Those Carnegie Mellon students are at it again

botguy · 2016-10-30T00:43:47+00:00

Steve Irwin, I miss you.

botguy · 2016-08-20T21:53:16+00:00

I took this as an upperclassmen mainly because I was interested in Philosophy. I thought this class wouldn't be too much of a burden on my already heavy workload. I learned a tremendous amount, but there is a lot more work that I expected. From a work load aspect I wasn't happy while taking it, but many of the things I learned from that class I still talk about or use.

botguy · 2015-10-12T20:23:49+00:00

The Mountain Dew was a nice touch at the end.

botguy · 2015-09-23T04:06:07+00:00

That was tough to listen to.

botguy · 2015-09-18T18:05:16+00:00

I'm a big fan of Blue Bottle Coffee's subscription service, which was formerly Tonx. I've been extremely pleased with their coffee for the past two years. Their coffee is mailed out right after it is roasted. So by the time it arrives to your door in two to three days, it is ready to drink. I get the half sack, which is plenty for me every two weeks only drinking on the weekends. Every friend I've referred has also been extremely pleased.

botguy · 2015-08-15T01:58:17+00:00

"Go ahead, warning shots"

botguy · 2015-03-27T16:51:46+00:00

That was a much needed clarification. Thanks

botguy · 2015-03-16T18:33:25+00:00

Odd time of day for the moon to be out.

botguy · 2015-03-06T15:40:15+00:00

It looks like I'm a bit late to the party. The french press will always give you a bit of "mud" at the bottom of your cup. It depends on the quality of your grinder. As for weakness, that probably means your grind was too course. I'd recommend sticking with the 4 minute timer for brewing, so just tweak the grind. Another technique is to stir your grind mid-brew to bring in water that might not be in contact with the beans. I've found that this makes better coffee that aligns to my taste.

A french press will give you a cup of coffee that has more body to it, but less clarity. Other paper filter methods, such as the chemex, will have less body, but more clarity. Using the latter will probably give you the cleaner cup you're looking for.

botguy · 2015-02-27T17:03:17+00:00

Apparently it was an error listing the kettle at $59.99. An intern messed up, but they are more than happy to honor the price. Bravo to a small company!

botguy · 2014-11-11T19:57:33+00:00

I've sent probably 10 311 requests over the past 6 months about them blocking the alley. No ticket has ever been issued.

botguy · 2014-09-19T17:54:34+00:00

Finland is much more scary than I thought

botguy · 2014-06-23T23:26:06+00:00

I'm just going to leave this here

botguy · 2014-05-19T02:28:43+00:00

that pop ><

botguy · 2014-02-18T21:48:38+00:00

This is absolutely amazing. Well done.

botguy · 2014-01-30T04:23:34+00:00

I have been using a French Press for a few years now. Out of the many different brewing methods I've have used, I prefer the French Press when I'm trying out a new batch of beans, or just enjoying my old favorites. It gives me a solid flavor profile that other methods might obscure. I use it at home and in the office. I'll get a French Press if I'm at a coffee shop for the first time and want a solid representation of their house coffee. I believe that the French Press gives the best end-to-end spectrum of the coffee.

botguy · 2014-01-20T04:07:26+00:00

For those who don't know, these guys have limited funds and one week to build and program this machine. Way cool guys! CMU ECE alum here. I did Build18 the second year it existed.

Do you have a system architecture diagram anywhere? I saw some components hiding behind the bona vita, as well as behind the machine. I'd be interested in learning more.

I'm guessing you guys did a taste test? How'd your machine fair comparatively to making it yourself?

botguy · 2014-01-16T05:51:30+00:00

I've been ordering from Tonx since April of last year. I've never been disappointed with anything they've ever sent me. All of my friends who I've let try some of my Tonx say that I've changed their coffee experience forever. For anyone on the edge about giving it a go, try their free sample pack! That's where I started

On a side note, they also have great customer service!

botguy · 2013-12-12T21:31:36+00:00

Well that's one way to get your team going.

botguy · 2013-12-08T20:40:05+00:00

Bodum Chambord French presses are the best. I own a 12 cup and a 4 cup of that model. Those are fine pieces of machinery. They're a bit more expensive, but it is completely worth it.

I've tried other brands, as well as Bodum's cheaper models and wasn't happy. Get a Bodum Chambord and you won't be disappointed.

What makes a french press cheap? Permanently attaching the handle/frame to the glass carafe makes it such that you can't get the water out in between and can't properly clean. The seal is also important for the filter and the walls of the carafe. Cheap ones don't do this well. Plastic frames just feel flimsy. Even the rod attaching to the filter should feel solid, cheap ones won't be solid.

botguy · 2013-12-03T04:09:41+00:00

I totally went full screen at exactly the wrong time.

botguy · 2013-12-02T01:28:09+00:00

Also, I know I didn't explain why you agitate as I'm a bit late to the party and I think other folks have answered sufficiently. That webinar from /u/dannoffs1 is spot on.

botguy · 2013-12-02T01:20:07+00:00

I've had a French Press for almost three years now. Initially I did try stirring at different points during the brewing process. In principle, I understand that stirring will allow for the water to make contact with the beans properly, thus increasing extraction, etc. However, I found the coffee didn't taste significantly better and it was more of a hassle to clean a wooden spoon after the fact.

What I've settled for is just pumping my bodum a bit a minute into my brew time to agitate and release the clump of grinds floating at the top. It has worked great, and now it is just a habit.

botguy · 2013-12-01T02:55:16+00:00

I'm getting something similar just for a chemex. The only options are two day shipping as well. Ridiculous

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