Video: intro to the Decent Scale
Here's a video we finished today that discusses everything about the Decent Scale *except* how it works with the Decent Espresso Machine. My goal was to have something for people who want to just know all about it, and don't own a Decent.
We've also filmed another video, now being edited, which is dedicated to DE1 use of the Decent Scale, and that should come out next week.
This video, like a few of my recent ones, is in a much more relaxed and conversational style with Mohammed, instead of the more intense/information-dense (and shorter) videos I made on my own, in the past.
As always, I am guided by Steve Stockman's book “How to shoot video that doesn't suck” https://www.stevestockman.com/the-book/ whose principal point is: if you don't entertain, people won't watch.
My earlier videos have been info-dense, but barely watched, so that needed to change. Hopefully, many of you will like this easier-going video style.
The Decent Scale is now shipping, though it'll take about 2 weeks for us to work through the order backlog. For more info: https://decentespresso.com/scale
-john
AI Summary of the Video:
The video introduces the Decent Scale, a new food scale that took four years to develop. The creator discusses the challenges faced during manufacturing, including two failed manufacturers and a full refund to customers before finally getting it right.
Key Features of the Decent Scale:
- 0.1g accuracy with a max weight of 2kg.
- Unique design to accommodate two cups at once, ideal for coffee-making.
- Minimalist design: No branding, only two buttons (Power/Tare & Timer).
- Waterproof surface: A single plastic top that prevents water damage.
- Bluetooth connectivity: Always in pairing mode, designed to connect with multiple apps (coffee, bartending, baking, etc.).
- USB-powered option: Can run on AA batteries or via USB without using the batteries.
- No artificial weight stabilization: Displays real-time weight fluctuations instead of smoothing out the numbers.
Additional Insights:
- Highly responsive (updates 10 times per second).
- Open API: Developers can integrate the scale into their apps.
- Overload warning at 2kg to prevent damage.
- Automatic shut-off (after two minutes of no weight change).
- Purple light indicator when weight is unstable.
The scale is now available for purchase at $99 USD, and the company is reaching out to app developers to make it widely compatible.
Updated 2021/06/16