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**Andy** · 4th October 2015, 07:43 PM

Troubleshooting.

When you install the Heatsnob the first time Windows will try and find a "plug 'n pray" driver for it.

You should see the installation icon the bottom right of the task bar, opening it will show the following.

1: It will try and get an updated driver for "HID Thermocouple" from Windows Update, you can wait for the time-out or better still, click on "skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update"

Because Windows never trusts you, it will also ask you to confirm the click. Answer Yes.

It will then go ahead and install the driver you already had on your machine.
You can click Close when it's done.

**Andy** · 19th November 2017, 05:54 PM

Those with a keen eye might have noticed in my above picture that I was running version 2.61
I've been running that live on my roaster for more than a month and can't find any problems so it's now gone live and the download links in the first post will be for version 2.61 now.

Version 2.61 is our first multi lingual version.

We have lots of people running this all over the world and while they have learnt our english roasting words, they shouldn't really have to. Now they can set their own words in a simple text file called Translations.txt

Extract from ReleaseNotes:
Revision 2.61

1. User-customisable text

All text in the main window can now be customised by the user.
On the first run of RoastMonitor, the file "Translations.txt" is created in Documents\CoffeeSnobs. This file contains a line of the form "English text = English text" for each text element in the main window. The text to the left of the equals sign should not be altered, but text to the right can be modified as required. If modifying this file, you should be aware that this file is Unicode-encoded.
Text on buttons can include some HTML tags. A text character surrounded by <u> and </u> will be set as a keyboard shortcut for that button; <br> will force following text to a new line.
For consistency, the previous customisation of some buttons via Preferences.txt is no longer supported.

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If you want to see translation in action, replace Documents/CoffeeSnobs/Translations.txt with the below spanish content. When you've finished playing you can delete Translations.txt and a pristine version will get created next time you run.
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Code:

REVISION = 2.61
Actual = Real
Air = Aire
Alerts = Alertas
All meters = Todos los metros
<u>C</u>lose = <u>C</u>erca
Comments = Comentarios
<u>F</u>irst<br>crack = <u>P</u>rimera<br>grieta
<u>G</u>o = <u>I</u>r
Heat = Calor
<u>L</u>oad = C<u>a</u>rga
Load = Carga
Load RML program = Cargar programa RML
Load template = Load modelo
Max = Máximo
Min = Mínimo
N/A = N/A
Offset = Compensar
per min = por minuto
R<u>e</u>set = R<u>e</u>iniciar
<u>R</u>olling<br>first crack = <u>R</u>odando<br>primera grieta
R<u>M</u>L = RM<u>L</u>
R<u>o</u>lling<br>second crack = R<u>o</u>dando<br>segunda grieta
Range = Distancia
RML programs = Programas rml
<u>S</u>ave CSV = <u>G</u>uardar CSV
Save = Guardar
Save <u>J</u>PG = Guardar <u>J</u>PG
Save image as = Guardar imagen como
Save profile as = Guardar perfil como
Saved image as  = imagen guardada como
Saved profile as  = perfil guardado como
Secon<u>d</u><br>crack = <u>S</u>egunda<br>grieta
Sho<u>w</u> Log = Mos<u>t</u>rar Registro
Sto<u>p</u> = <u>D</u>etener
Target = Objetivo
Temp. = Temp.
<u>T</u>emplate = <u>M</u>odelo
Temperature = Temperatura
Time = Hora
Time since = Tiempo desde
Time since load = Tiempo desde la carga
<u>U</u>nload<br>(Cool) = Descargar<br>(<u>F</u>rio)

I'm happy to keep a library of translation files either here on CoffeeSnobs, on HeatSnob.com or in the software package so if you make one you like, let me know.

**Andy** · 9th May 2018, 04:19 PM

New Version of Roast Monitor Released Today.

V2.62

When we moved the forum from HTTP to HTTPS we "broke" the Roast Monitor version check.
All fixed in this version.

Download version 2.62 from the links in the first post.

**Andy** · 16th April 2019, 05:51 PM

HeatSnobs are back in stock!

This new model is functionally the same but we have changed the original micro-USB to a USB-C type plug which works either way up (as used by Samsung, Nexus etc).

A high quality, cloth covered USB-C to USB cable is included along with the stainless braid thermocouple.

Available in BeanBay now.

**Andy** · 7th May 2019, 12:45 PM

(Moved the banter to HeatSnob Chat to keep this one clean for troubleshooting)

Some previous questions and answers in the order they were asked:

How do I change to Fahrenheit?

Edit the settings file:
Documents/CoffeeSnobs/Preferences.txt

Code:

# Temperature scale - either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
temperatureScale=Celsius

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Is there a way to manually capture other values

The comments field allows you to type something in, it gets tagged on the primary plot line and also added to the CSV file so you can see/use it later.

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Is there a way of loading the csv file with the colours active?

Yep, that's covered in the Preferences.txt file ( My Documents/CoffeeSnobs/Prefferences.txt )

Code:

# Colour of template display (RGB 0,0,0 to 255,255,255).
templateColours=0,128,0 0,100,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0
If you want it to be blue then change the first set of RGB number to 0,0,255 eg:

Code:

# Colour of template display (RGB 0,0,0 to 255,255,255).
templateColours=0,0,255 0,100,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0 0,128,0

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Are the event buttons changeable?

Yes they certainly are.

Edit this section in the preferences.txt file to have the 5 buttons become a shortcut for whatever you like.
(my documents/coffeesnobs/preferences.txt)

Code:

# Text for tag buttons.
tagButton1=First<br>Crack
tagButton2=Rolling<br>First
tagButton3=Open<br>Air
tagButton4=Close<b>Air</b>
tagButton5=Drop<br>Beans

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Error message:
Thermocouple shorted to power or Thermocouple shorted to ground

Every single instance of this error in the last 4 years has been a problem with the devices connected to the HeatSnob, not the HeatSnob itself.

1: Dodgy laptop power supplies - try running on battery and see if the problem goes away.
2: Dodgy roaster wiring - fix it!
3: Something dodgy on the same electrical circuit - any device on the same power circuit misbehaving and leaking voltage to ground.

Clothes dryer, air-con, compressor, pop-up toaster, mobile phone and even a vibrating exercise platform have been found to give off voltage on the same circuit.

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The software adds the temp figure on the line every now and then, is there a way to turn this function off?

Roast smoother!If your temperature drops fast it will plot a blue temperature, if it rises fast it will plot a red one.
It's possible to roast with one temperature when you drop the beans in, one at the turn and one when you drop the beans out.

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Can you change the graph scale?

Yes, edit in notepad: \Documents\CoffeeSnobs\preferences.txt
The temperature scale (vertical) and the time scale (horizontal) can both be changed easily.

Code:

# Temperatures (vertical scale) in degrees.
minTemperature=0
maxTemperature=300


# Horizontal scale in minutes.
duration=30

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What size probe suits the Behmor Roaster?

The 25mm will work fine and will just protrude into the chamber but most people use the 100mm one to get it further into the roast chamber.

The Behmor template in the first post here shows a 3mm hole through and a 4mm hole in the cover, this was true for the older 3mm probes. If you have a more recent probe it's likely to be a 4mm wide probe and will require a 4mm hole through and 5mm hole in the cover.

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Where to install the probe in a Corretto?

See: HeatSnob Chat for a great picture and discussion.

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Where to install on my xxxx roaster?

Bean Mass:
On my commercial roaster that's near the sight glass where the beans are moving slowest and have better contact with the tip of the thermocouple.

Air Temperature:
On my commercial roaster under the drum shaft is a good place to measure heat without bean contact.

Exhaust:
Anywhere, the temperature measured here will be specific to your setup but will still show you if you are running hotter/cooler than your target.

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How many HeatSnobs can I run?

The software has a limitation of 9 HeatSnobs which should be plenty and I look forward to knowing what setup needs more than that!
Each HeatSnob needs its own USB port on the computer and they will run fine on a USB hub if needed.

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Can I run the Roast Monitor software without a HeatSnob attached?

No, the software needs to see a HeatSnob plugged in before it opens.

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If you have another problem post details here and we'll troubleshoot it ASAP.

**Andy** · 31st January 2020, 09:59 PM

(truncated the old posts to keep the thread readable)

31 Jan 2020

RoastMonitor 2.63 is released.
Small coding fix because of a change between java versions 7 and 8 was causing the RML AUDIO statement to fail.
This code now supports both versions.

Roastmonitor links in post #1 have the new files.

**Andy** · 7th February 2020, 11:30 AM

When double clicking on the RoastMonitor icon, it automatically opens "Microsoft Word"

Something screwy with the Windows file association if you are opening *.JAR files with MS-Word, nothing really to do with RoastMonitor.

You have two options.

1: fix the *.JAR file association in Windows to point at Java
or
2: point your icon at C:\Program Files (x86)\CoffeeSnobs\RoastMonitor.bat

Re:1
Open windows file explorer, navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CoffeeSnobs
right click the Datalogger.JAR and select "open with...."
Select Java from the program list or navigate to C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_241\bin\java.exe (or wherever your Java is installed)

Re:2
Right click the icon, change the path to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CoffeeSnobs\RoastMonitor.bat

Option 1 is a real fix, option 2 is a workaround.

**crouch153** · 2020-05-08T18:20:59

Windows does not detect the USB HeatSnob.
Any Ideas as to why?
Windows 10.
Should windows detect it regardless if thermcouple connected or not?

**Andy** · 2020-05-08T22:09:12

Your heatsnob is fairly old so will be a Micro USB one (not the newer USB C) so make sure the cable is good (and you have inserted it the right way up) first.
Sounds silly but I've seen a couple with the USB forced in the wrong way!

...and yes, it should show in device manager as a HID Thermocouple.

Also, try a different USB port on your PC, it could be a problem there too.

**338** · 2020-05-09T08:58:52

Crouch I also have a micro usb heatsnob which had similsr issues after a rough life. Spraying it with contact cleaner and trying a number of brand new cables and picking the one with the fattest micro usb (must have been built at the outer edge of specs) solved the problem. Micro usb are small and there is some strain if you pick up by the cable, etc. I gaffer taped mine while i did a couple of roasts, which would be fine to leave it like and take pressure of the join. After the roasts i decided to surround the join with silicone which takes any pressure of and keeps moisture out - from that end. When that eventually fails will move to the usb c version, happy I had all the life out of this one.

In my case the 'thicker' micro usb turned out to be a braided 2.4A cable. Had a slightly thicker male section and also a more subrtantial plug to glue or tape to. Tried a dozen or so plugs and 3 or 4 were at either end of the spectrum. My female socket had also fractionally losened inside the case. This saved opening the case.

**crouch153** · 2020-05-09T10:40:46

Awesome Response,

Thanks guys, tried all of the above.
So will order new one.
So how do I open the old one to replace the USB socket or just hard wire it to usb cable ?????

Thanks for help.
Mal
Ps should I have posted this question here? (for future reference).

**crouch153** · 2020-05-10T09:53:45

Thanks Andy,
Ordered a new one!

**crouch153** · 2020-05-18T20:59:15

Just a quick update,
Opened up Heatsnob and reflowed the solder on the usb socket and it is now working again.
Will now have to add a new thermocouple to roaster.

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HeatSnob Temperature Data Logger Thermocouple and Roast Monitor USB software

HeatSnob Temperature Data Logger Thermocouple and Roast Monitor USB software

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