Roastmaster App (feedback, comments)

[forestcall]

Hi All-

Im looking for a dependable Roasting Monitor and Profile software.

Does anyone have experience using "Roastmaster App".
Im looking for any feedback with people's user experience. How does it compare to other roasting softwares out there.

I purchased Phidget-SBC3 and Phidget-1048 and the Phidget USB Wifi Adapter. Using this setup has corrected a few issues.
I purchased a new Ipad 9.7inch 2017 that works well with Roastmaster since its an IOS APP.
What is most important to me is keeping the clutter around my roasters down to a minimal while at the same time keeping a close eye on my roasting curves/temp etc.

I have used "Cropster" for a handful of months but could not see much difference from "Artisan".
Im not a fan of "Artisan" as it is clunky.
I briefly tested "Typica" but had some issues with the probe setup.

Thanks!

 

[Seb]

I use Roastmaster on my Ipad with a Range probe directly connected to the phone jack and it works really well for me. Very simple setup, track all my inventory and roast cycle, temp profile, no glitch of any problem so far. I have been using the app since 2-3 years and the Range probe since 3-4 months. The only thing is that the reading of the Range probe is about 5-8 degree off compare to an other probe that is sitting at the same location in the roaster.

 

[trk_koa]

I have been using it for several years and it has been great for me. The iPad I use is old (iOS 7) so I have not updated to the latest version. It does what I need. I use the phidgets set up with an Apple airport and a power strip. Screwed all the pieces to a piece of wood to keep it all neat and contained and that sits on a restaurant prep table next to the roaster. Just the power cord and the cable to the roaster hang off. I bought an iPad mount on Amazon and attached it to the prep table. There are lots of features to RoastMaster. I track to a reference curve and prior roasts. I use the alarms feature extensively, set it 15 seconds before an expected milestone. Also, the expense is in the phidgets. RoastMaster is inexpensive and without recurring costs.

 

[Musicphan]

Just a FYI... you may want to check to make sure its 64 bit (most apps are)... with the new version of IOS coming out anything that is 32 bit will be phased out of the store/no updates. You can check by going into your device General > Settings > About > Applications. It will list anything that is 32 bit.. to my shock GoodReader is only 32bit.

 

[trk_koa]

Just a FYI... you may want to check to make sure its 64 bit (most apps are)... with the new version of IOS coming out anything that is 32 bit will be phased out of the store/no updates. You can check by going into your device General > Settings > About > Applications. It will list anything that is 32 bit.. to my shock GoodReader is only 32bit.

Danny did a major rewrite on Roastmaster to make it fully iOS 10 compatible earlier this year so I'm pretty sure it will be fine going forward.

Here are a couple pics if my set up.

 

[forestcall]

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Wow!!! thats cool. Thank you for taking the time out to upload these photos!!

I do about 1200+ kilos a month. And I need to get something more friendly. I have run a few test batches with RoastMaster and thus far i am really enjoying the relationship.

Im about to change to a different roaster brand from Israel.

I want to have several of these guys -
Silon ZR-7 7Kg Shop Roaster | Coffee-Tech Engineering

Thanks again!

 

[forestcall]

Thanks! I actually went on the Forum for Roastmaster and asked this exact question. Seems Danny will be supporting IOS 11+

Just a FYI... you may want to check to make sure its 64 bit (most apps are)... with the new version of IOS coming out anything that is 32 bit will be phased out of the store/no updates. You can check by going into your device General > Settings > About > Applications. It will list anything that is 32 bit.. to my shock GoodReader is only 32bit.

 

[forestcall]

But seems you are enjoying the overall experience with Roastmaster. Seems like the curves are easy to follow. And you can easily just add 5-8 degrees in your head. But it would be nice to be able to add or decrease degrees in some preferences settings area.

I use Roastmaster on my Ipad with a Range probe directly connected to the phone jack and it works really well for me. Very simple setup, track all my inventory and roast cycle, temp profile, no glitch of any problem so far. I have been using the app since 2-3 years and the Range probe since 3-4 months. The only thing is that the reading of the Range probe is about 5-8 degree off compare to an other probe that is sitting at the same location in the roaster.

 

[trk_koa]

When you define the temperature probe, you can configure an offset.

 

[Musicphan]

Is there any type of port to Mac OSX or is this all based on IOS? It looks nice a feature rich but I like to work on my Macbook.

 

[Seb]

When you define the temperature probe, you can configure an offset.

Thanks, i will check that setting tomorrow morning.

 

[Seb]

I do about 1200+ kilos a month....

Im about to change to a different roaster brand from Israel.

I want to have several of these guys -
Silon ZR-7 7Kg Shop Roaster | Coffee-Tech Engineering

Thanks again!

I have a Solar from CTE and they are a bunch of great peoples to work with. I was also contemplating the Silon, a nice roaster.

 

[OpenCup]

Roastmaster only works on IOS. No plans for PC based program. He is doing some cool things with probes & Thermocouples and I am working with him to make Bluetooth enabled connection boxes for TC's and other devices that work off 4 - 20 input, like a gas flowmeter to auto record gas as you roast.