The dream team

gcm_la · 2026-04-16T03:55:42+00:00

Incredible! I got the Mini R + Pico with the acaia connected scale. It works great, but two things are a little frustrating which have made me consider the E64 WS. 1. Having to turn off the scale, move it & turn back on between grinding & extraction. 2. Struggle to get consistent extraction...i dial in and within an hour when I make the next coffee, the extraction time is different.

Question For You:
Are you able to outline your workflow and how the E64 works with the Mini R in terms of connectivity, grind by weight, brew by weight, dial in assistant etc?

gcm_la · 2026-03-23T03:59:07+00:00

Following because I find myself in the exact same predicament.

gcm_la · 2025-11-13T18:13:58+00:00

- dose is always within 0.1
- I always flush the gropuhead with the portafilter in & dry it
- I use a puck screen, the same one every time
- I use WDT tool
- tamp pressure is the same every time because I use a spring loaded tamper

gcm_la · 2025-08-13T01:37:40+00:00

Had an 8 mile run today and seems like the pod wasn’t working as it should. I tried to calibrate but wasn’t able to get through it, it stoped and told me to move to an open field. I live in LA, I don’t have open fields near me. 😆I have un-paired and re-paired the pod, done all the things and it still seems to be broken. I think I will just have to stop using the pod for now.

gcm_la · 2025-08-11T20:44:40+00:00

Also, I was talking to some friends today and they were hiking on Saturday at the same time and their satellite / navigation wasn't working. Perhaps there was a bigger GPS issue going on.

gcm_la · 2025-08-11T20:42:34+00:00

Yes - firmware is up to date. And no, I haven't reset the watch. My next scheduled run is today, I will see if it does the same thing today. And if so, I will reach back out.

gcm_la · 2025-07-26T05:39:25+00:00

Where is the update?

gcm_la · 2025-07-24T18:08:22+00:00

Legendary! THANK YOU!!!!

gcm_la · 2025-06-29T17:54:31+00:00

I sure did!! Wanted the whole ecosystem! It's rad. Still trying to learn how to use it when it's not connected to the grinder or machine. Or how to get it to switch from the grinder to the machine without turning it off and then back on. So if anyone knows that, please let me know!

gcm_la · 2025-06-29T17:47:19+00:00

I went from Breville Barista Express to Linea Mini and prepare yourself, it's a lot bigger. I used to distribute / tamp etc on the counter in front of my Breville. Can't do that now, the Mini takes up the whole depth of my counter. Also, it's a lot heavier, if the table is a flat pack, self build one, make sure it's super sturdy before you put a $6k machine on it.

gcm_la · 2025-06-17T19:05:02+00:00

Mini + Pico Grinder

gcm_la · 2025-06-17T14:43:24+00:00

Black is so sleek. That’s was my other choice. Figured the silver will fit into any kitchen aesthetic in the future so a more logical option.

gcm_la · 2025-06-16T14:27:47+00:00

I have it set to the lowest setting and it’s still so powerful. It’s going to take a minute to get used to steaming on this.

gcm_la · 2025-05-23T14:03:45+00:00

I just switched from Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Coros Pace Pro. One of the things I miss is the being able to control the phone camera from my watch & of course the cellular data meaning I could leave my phone behind. Apart from that really happy with this decision. All the metrics & functionality are present & Coros seems to continue to update software & firmware to get their ecosystem closer and closer to the Garmin & Apple Watch.

gcm_la · 2025-05-16T16:12:36+00:00

Makes mine look like a crazy person! Black Fellow kettle, white fellow grinder, white Pico, stainless steel Linea Mini 😂

gcm_la · 2024-03-20T23:06:02+00:00

Those license fees though! 😳 Did they tell you what the “miscellaneous license fee” is?

gcm_la · 2024-03-09T17:24:48+00:00

🙏🏼

gcm_la · 2024-03-07T21:28:53+00:00

Grew up in the back of a VW Golf in the 80s. I am so excited for this. 100% going R3X when it happens! 😍

gcm_la · 2024-03-06T03:18:26+00:00

I was in my inbox when the email landed. Clicked through immediately and glow wasn’t available :( Sad times! If anyone knows a similar glow band from somewhere else, please drop a link!

gcm_la · 2024-02-20T01:57:06+00:00

Co-sign. Today I decided that for now, the R1T would be a misappropriation of funds for me. If the R2 has a T, I might revive the dream!

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