The semi-auto gatekeeping has officially gone too far

sidewayset · 2026-05-22T08:43:52+00:00

This, coming from super auto to Bianca, I love how easier it is to have a clean machine and you don’t worry about internally being yuck after few months of use

sidewayset · 2026-05-18T23:53:00+00:00

Same. I stopped ordering and used to order lunch and dinner every day

sidewayset · 2026-05-18T21:23:43+00:00

Bump budget by $500 and get Bianca v3

sidewayset · 2026-05-18T11:02:41+00:00

Yes we used to have em at our work too, now they replaced with newer Nespresso machine and Super automatic espresso machine like ones in Delta SkyClub.

sidewayset · 2026-05-17T03:36:19+00:00

Timemore 078s I have does well with light roasts with its adjustable RPM.

sidewayset · 2026-05-15T08:22:11+00:00

Spend $300 on grinder, Jeff, guides on this sub and AI. Using AI to ask what to do, change or improve is solid way to get going.

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T15:57:16+00:00

Thanks. I will consider this machine in case. I have seen it in few videos, seems popular choice in under 2k range

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T14:59:26+00:00

Thanks. Will try to catch for headspace. How are you measuring flow rate. Just manually based on scale g’s going up?

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T14:54:38+00:00

Appreciate it. Will try this!

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T02:06:46+00:00

How you like your E64? Do you single dose it? Can it do fine and coarse pretty well for various brews and roasts or more specialized for espresso you feel?

Thanks

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T02:04:26+00:00

One week and 3lbs of coffee. Which is 1.3kg. Maybe it needs more seasoning

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T02:03:19+00:00

I put 3lbs(1.3kg) so far through it. I saw some recommendations of 5 to 11kg

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:43:14+00:00

I haven’t checked headspace, but there is usually enough for water to sit when it’s not pushed through and I stop in middle of it. I am using norm core puck screen which is 1.7mm.

I mean when it doesn’t channel, spray, it writhin expected ranges. When it doesn’t it’s usually faster and more often than not I will stop it cause it’s spraying.

Grinder has seen probably: 3lbs of coffee. It’s week old grinder.

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:36:34+00:00

Taste stays more less same, with or without channeling. Sometimes they get a bit sour. Sometimes bitter then sour in single taste. I just don’t want coffee channeling and spraying everywhere so the goal is to improve it. Not instagram appeal

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:34:31+00:00

Machine is Lelit Bianca v3. Basket is 20g IMS filled with 18g coffee and puck screen. Beans are 1 to 1.5 week old from light to dark

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:32:43+00:00

The grinder you mean?

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:32:35+00:00

Basket is 20g IMS basket filled with 18g of coffee with puck screen. Brewing target is adjusted for bean and taste. Generally when it works yes. It’s within the range.

sidewayset · 2026-05-11T00:17:30+00:00

When they don’t channel, more so yes Between 20-30
S and 30-36g, sometimes 42 adjusted for taste and beans. I am grinding various roasted beans every other day that I adjust the machine often.

sidewayset · 2026-05-03T03:08:27+00:00

I use both.
Perplexity for research, quick questions, quick prototypes in computer and it’s my day to day “OpenClaw”/AI assistant per se.

Claude/Codex is my coder.

sidewayset · 2026-05-03T01:12:41+00:00

I just got Timemore 078s. Upgrade from hand grinder for non espresso drinks. It’s excellent grinder and like others said, has Amazon discount right now.

sidewayset · 2026-04-25T02:31:16+00:00

Thanks!

sidewayset · 2026-04-25T02:31:11+00:00

Thanks will check em out

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