The Decent Scale with the DE1
In this video, I show how the Decent Scale works with the Decent Espresso Machine.
Note that all the features I am showing here work equally well with a variety of other (competing) 0.1g scales.
Thus, this video is perhaps best understood as “what does the DE1 do with a bluetooth scale?”
If you're wondering “how does this scale compare to the competition”, my answer is:
- It's an open-scale, meant to be supported by a wide variety of apps. In a few months, I hope you'll be able to find a large number of apps that work with it. The API is open https://decentespresso.com/decentscale_api and we're sending free scales to programmers of apps on the ios and android stores.
- It's got a very waterproof design, with no openings at all from the top of sides. That includes the USB port, which is on the bottom, and not on the side, unlike some competing scales.
- It has a vertical LED and vertical buttons, which are not blocked when you put a large vessel on the top of the scale. Most competing scales have their LEDs and buttons on top, and a large vessel (such as if you use this for baking) will obstruct them.
- And it's less expensive than many competing scales, at USD$99.
- More about the scale hardware at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpjN_FzjUW8
You can purchase the Decent Scale here: https://decentespresso.com/decentscale
AI Summary & Highlights of the Video
The video demonstrates the Decent Scale and its integration with the Decent Espresso Machine, highlighting real-time weight tracking, automatic shot stopping, and Bluetooth connectivity for enhanced coffee brewing precision.
Key Takeaways:
- Automated Espresso Shot Stopping: The machine stops pouring when the desired weight is reached—a feature only found in high-end ($16,000+) machines and the Decent.
- Real-time Flow Rate Tracking: The scale measures how fast coffee is flowing into the cup, helping ensure even extraction.
- Bluetooth Pairing: While Bluetooth is often unreliable, the scale pairs quickly (after occasional resets).
- Precision & Speed: The scale is super fast, instantly detecting weight changes with high accuracy.
- Dual-Cup Friendly Design: Fits on the espresso machine's drip tray and accommodates two cups.
- Toggling Units: Easily switch between grams and ounces.
- Customizable Stopping Metrics: The machine can stop based on weight or water volume, but using weight ensures better accuracy.
- Preinfusion Insights: The scale helps determine if preinfusion (saturating coffee grounds before full extraction) is done correctly, preventing uneven extraction.
- Dripping Analysis: Light roasts need 10g of dripping, medium roasts need 4g, and grind size affects dripping behavior.
- Remote Troubleshooting: Users can send a screenshot of their brewing data for tech support to diagnose coffee issues.
- Cloud Storage & Community Sharing: Brewing data can be saved and shared via Visualizer.coffee, allowing users to compare recipes and troubleshoot their shots.
Updated 2021/06/23