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For those interested here's what I ended up with so I can weigh my split shots. The Decent Simple Scale and a 3D printed platform to suit.
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GymbroJones - Thanks for the suggestion but the platform is only 129mm x 129mm and needs to be at least 140mm x 140mm to fit my two cups. You must have smaller cups!
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I use this one: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/B0...b_b_asin_title
Does exactly what you're after.
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I use a mix of manual and volumetric. The flow meter is pretty good in these machines by all accounts. Timed dosing is far less accurate as it's susceptible to any small variation in ANY variable - grind, dose, age of coffee, ambient temp, ambient humidity etc. Volumetric is generally fine when I'm just making espresso for a milk coffee once it's dialled in. Sometimes it needs a small adjustment before the end of a bag of coffee, but sometimes that adjustment is achieved through grind setting rather than changing the volumetric setting. If I'm making a single origin espresso to drink straight and I want it to be good quality I use manual every time as I've done the slayer mod on my machine and often play with the pressure as well.
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The decent simple scales with 100mm x 100mm platform would not be large enough for 2 cap cups, as it would need to be around 140 - 150 mm. The height of 10mm is really good though.
Found a 3D Printer file for an extension plate that suits the decent scales. Might be an option.
https://i.imgur.com/BZpEKAF.jpeg
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the platform base of the decent "simple' scales is 100mm x 100mm and the overall depth is 16 mm. I am drinking my morning flat white from a 100mm high mug, which is accommodated ( just) under naked portafilter and 18 gm basket,,,,,,I think a deeper basket will still fit, as it is the handle of the portafilter that can jam against the edge of the cup underneath if I use a deeper set of scales.
Side note.
A Columbian V. G. with a trailing amount of Ethiopian Shakisso ( I just emptied the small remainder of the bag) ---- is a very good way to kick into the day.
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Ah you meant splitting the shot, I thought you meant pulling it two times. Caught up now!
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RE: well stating the obvious......
space
size of cups
one set of scales for both cups
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From Greg's post a couple back . Getting a good scale that fits in BDB.... Maybe others chime in, especially if the scales can fit two cups.
My first pair of $10 dollar cheap scales are small and a bit laggy, my current set is the simple scale sold by decent, ( no timer) they are thin enough to allow good size cups and probably wide enough, they are listed at a reasonable $51 but postage would be a killer. I also bought a set of cheap alixpress type (time and weigh) with rubber jacket, good scales, good size but a bit taller so not all tall cups will fit , ( I believe these are a name brand knock off but for $30 they were good)
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I'm not sure what you mean by changing to two separate shots. I think his best course of action is to do everything on manual until he's nailed his own consistency.Originally posted by EspressoAdventurer View PostI'd suggest with Gregs stated restrictions above, he might be better off changing for a period of time to doing two seperate shots so he can hone in on the recipe /volumes / flow rates that deliver what he is seeking?
See above for accuracy comment
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deegee when I'm using the same bean through the same grinder for a stretch I'll use it too. I'm usually not doing that though. I find it to usually be within +/- 5% providing the puck prep is identical.
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I quite happily used the volumetric controls until they stopped working for me. It worked well until it didn't. It would run the pre-infusion cycle and then as soon as full power kicked in, it would end the shot. I am under the assumption that something has gone "dodgy" with it, but as this machine is only 8 months I'll continue until closer to warranty being up before doing anything about it.
I am currently using scales and it works well.
To your question, all variables being exact, then I would expect either control "should" work the same. But in reality probably wouldn't. Weighing each output would certainly be more accurate.
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EspressoAdventurer - Yes, you are on the right track. I'm chasing the taste of some beans I used in a Barista Course recently. Plus I"m going through an upgraditis stage at the same time. The course seems to have set me off
Appreciate your comments, and BTW what does IMBM stand for, have not seem that before.
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