Great news!

Glad you got it fixed - you're very welcome!!

Hi alja

It has WiFi, so looks like it would work fine.

The Arduino IDE uses libraries (often written by Adafruit) to access these breakout boards they sell. It would probably be a different library than the one in the sample code (for the Feather HUZZAH), so you would have to import the appropriate library, and then tweak the sample code based on the functions it supplies and its operation. The same applies to the Max chip if it varies from the sample code. But - for functionality - it looks just as good as the HUZZAH.

Make sure you get a power supply, breadboard, and wires.

Hi Kasper

So, you've got it to the point where you send a SYN request, and Roastmaster replies back with an ACK, correct?

If so, then it's probably a simple formatting issue.

Can you reply back with a sample of the JSON that you create as text for a temp reading? I'll see if I can spot the problem.

Danny

Hi DonK

Sorry - no. The only supports hardware is listed here... https://rainfroginc.com/documentation-library/data-logging

The ThermaQ Blue is a great choice for K type thermocouples. It's easy to use and built like a tank.

Thanks - glad you're enjoying it! Any questions, just let me know.

Hi

Photos:
For color: Yes, that seemed valuable to me at first too. And, I gave a lot of thought to this in the past, but after watching each iOS device upgrade, quickly realized that every hardware and software update brought significant changes to white balance, contrast, hue and every other photographic aspect that governs the “perception” of color. I am a fan of color matching - it has its place in roasting. Some aren’t, but I am. If you’re interested in color, I’d advise recording Agtron numbers. This is heavily integrated into Roastmaster’s reporting system, where you can get a bigger picture of what roast color (degree) might do to the taste of your coffee. SCA tiles are expensive, but there are internet hacks out there. The Kenneth Davids book Home Coffee Roasting has 4 of the 8 Agtron tiles on the inside back cover, and there are internet hacks with paint swatches out there.

For aspects beyond color:
 There’s a case there. Still haven’t throughly dismissed it.

Grind field:
Useless...no. Perhaps, purposed differently. That field, by design, is meant to be quantifiable, which cannot be achieved with an alphanumeric value. Its decimal nature is tightly integrated into Roastmaster’s reporting engine, to allow users to report on a range of cuppings at various grind settings, and see what the absolute numerical grind value does to the taste. Remember, that field houses a decimal number. You could divide the fine setting up into segments, and use that as the decimal portion. For example, say you grind on coarse setting 22, and on fine setting C. If the fine range is from A to J, assuming a is 0, then C would correspond to .20. So, the numerical equivalent would be 22.2.

Hi Dave...welcome!

The only popcorn maker I've ever roasted on is a Whirley Pop, back in the day, so I can't speak from experience. But, I equipped that with a probe, and the basics are the same, whether its a popcorn maker or a large shop roaster. You want to get the probe in the center of the bean mass as much as possible. For a fluid style of roasting (assuming you're using the air popper version) that's more of a judgment call, and you'll end up measuring air temps as well, but with proper placement it will allow you accomplish the same results - repeatability.

The ThermaQ Blue accepts ANY style of K type thermocouple, and thermocouples CAN be bent AS LONG as you bend on a radius, i.e. no sharp corners. Think "U" shaped, not "L" shaped. Also stay away from the tip (where the junction is) at least 1/2". That being said, I'd take some measurements of the machine...maybe use pipe cleaners if you plan on bending it to help you get it right, and choose an 1/8" K type probe that hits your measurement plus some to go through the casing. You can get a wide array of sizes on Amazon...ranging from an inch or two through longer lengths.

Good luck!!

Hi Tim

Thanks for the links. I reached out to them this morning via email. I'll let you know what I hear back.