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    Macap packages this item very securely in its carton with "Sealed Air" protection above and below the grinder body and the lighter items in a separated compartment, so safe shipping should be assured. Mine arrived in perfect condition.

    The weight of this grinder defies its size. Next to an ATOM it really is compact, but close to 5kg. Macap have done a great job of construction – alloy body is nicely executed and fit and finish top notch. The base is a solid plastic moulding with IEC power socket built in. Very neat. The hopper is not made from the heavier duty plastic that say the ATOM offers, but is quality never the less. The lid could be a little tighter in fit, but this is a minor quibble.

    The flat steel burrs have a standard design and 50 mm in diameter. The top burr carrier is lowered or raised using a very slick micrometric adjuster. As this unit is really designed for espresso only, once you've found your desired grind setting, adjustment for finer or coarser is simple. I removed the toothed grind adjustment collar (3 screws) and turned the carrier by hand until the burrs contacted (remember this is a left hand thread), then backed off approx 1/6 turn. This proved a good starting point with first grind being a little too fine with a bit of clumping. A little tweaking and grind was what I wanted. You grind on-demand directly into your portafilter and the metal dispenser button has a neat hook on it to support the portafilter (along with the adjustable forks) – I've always used a chopstick to stir the exiting grind from the chute, so getting your portafilter at the correct level is not guess work.

    In summary, the Macap is every bit as good as the ATOM in grind quality but without the hand holding that these higher level Eureka machines offer. Bought mine for decaf - it may not suit a first time buyer however because it assumes you have some basic barista knowledge.
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    Last edited by Tridoros; 24 March 2020, 01:46 PM.

  • #2
    I love how fine the grind adjustment is on these Macaps. How does the Atom compare in this regard? The Atom's dial looks to have quite coarse graduations - is the grind adjustment similarly coarse?

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    • #3
      Good day. The Atom's is micrometric so there is no discernible difference - don't be fooled by the markings on the dial!

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      • #4
        Nice review, thanks!

        I also got an M2M two days ago and did some work on dialling it in last night, so far it's great. I was also surprised how heavy it was.

        The 7 now is in a similar position to your 1 on mine, but the grind is pretty good so I guess that top dial's positioning is different to your's now... I might try what you did and take the teeth off to find 0.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by rhaAw View Post
          Nice review, thanks!

          I also got an M2M two days ago and did some work on dialling it in last night, so far it's great. I was also surprised how heavy it was.

          The 7 now is in a similar position to your 1 on mine, but the grind is pretty good so I guess that top dial's positioning is different to your's now... I might try what you did and take the teeth off to find 0.
          I moved the collar to a different position once I'd found the sweet spot, thus the 1 at the front (and a bit of white tape). Thought this was a more useful reference point than a 7! Glad you liked the review.
          Last edited by Tridoros; 25 March 2020, 10:36 PM.

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          • #6
            Just got myself an M2M and must admit am a bit hesitant to undo any bits but can you possibly step through for a noob on how to find true zero?
            The dial numbers don’t seem to completely line up with the grind range and I’m churning through the beans trying to work it out lol.

            Thanks in advance!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by JubJubSkill View Post
              Just got myself an M2M and must admit am a bit hesitant to undo any bits but can you possibly step through for a noob on how to find true zero?
              The dial numbers don’t seem to completely line up with the grind range and I’m churning through the beans trying to work it out lol.

              Thanks in advance!
              If you don't wish to dismantle anything try this:
              1. Remove all beans from the hopper then grind remaining beans. Screw the micrometric adjuster clockwise until both burrs touch. If you can't turn the bottom burr by hand they are touching. Slacken the micrometric adjuster until you are able to turn the bottom burr by hand or with the grinder powered on. You are then close to an espresso setting. Return the hopper and grind - if it looks clumpy, its probably still too fine. Slacken the adjuster off more - you don't need to be grinding if you're doing this, but if you want to make your grind finer (ie clockwise adjustment) do this while grinding or you may jam it. Good luck

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              • #8
                I'm tempted by the M2M for use as a single shot grinder without the hopper. My only question is about how much it retains in the horizontal burrs (my other option, the Niche Zero with conical burrs, has this down to 0.1 or 0.2 g). Can anyone tell me about how well, or otherwise, the Macap does in this respect, please?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by PickleB View Post
                  I'm tempted by the M2M for use as a single shot grinder without the hopper. My only question is about how much it retains in the horizontal burrs (my other option, the Niche Zero with conical burrs, has this down to 0.1 or 0.2 g). Can anyone tell me about how well, or otherwise, the Macap does in this respect, please?

                  I own both. If grind retention matters to you, and the cost difference doesn't....get the Niche. The M2M doesn't retain grinds 'in the burrs'.....the grinds are retained further down the mechanism (i.e. in the chute or b/w the burrs and the chute). The M2M is good value for money though.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View Post


                    I own both. If grind retention matters to you, and the cost difference doesn't....get the Niche. The M2M doesn't retain grinds 'in the burrs'.....the grinds are retained further down the mechanism (i.e. in the chute or b/w the burrs and the chute). The M2M is good value for money though.
                    Thanks for the reply and the info. As I'll only be grinding for single brews and not very frequently I think that the Niche will be more appropriate. Best I save up a few more pennies.

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                    • #11
                      I just picked up one of these 2nd hand only about a year old. It didn't come with the instruction manual. Does anyone have this that can send me a PDF copy or point me in the direction of where I can down load it from. It is the Macap M2M micrometric. Thanks in advance.

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                      • #12
                        There appears to be a copy on manualslib. I have an M2M, is there any specific question you have that I could answer? They are a great little unit and due to the simplicity of their features operating and cleaning is pretty straight forward.

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                        • #13
                          Just aquired one of these from a site sponsor myself. Could I possibly ask a dumb question? Can you turn the micrometric screw with beans in the hopper I should I empty the grinder first?
                          Thanks in advance ?

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                          • #14
                            To protect the burrs a grinder should never be adjusted except when running with or without beans obviously being in it for a multiplicity of reasons. Let me repeat that before continuing. To protect the burrs a grinder should never be adjusted except when running with or without beans obviously being in it for a multiplicity of reasons.

                            You can adjust the grind coarser with beans in the grinder and with-out it running. But. Never EVER adjust the grind finer without the grinder running!!!


                            Java "Better safe than sorry!" phile
                            Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                            • saeco_user
                              saeco_user commented
                              Editing a comment
                              If only single dosing, and the chamber is completely empty of beans, is there still an issue with adjusting finer when not running? I do it routinely (very small amounts) without issue. Have I just been lucky so far?

                            • Javaphile
                              Javaphile commented
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                              If there's no beans at all left between the burrs. and If you don't adjust it that bit too far so that the burrs touch when the grinder is turned on. (Sometimes, due to play, with an empty chamber the burrs won't touch until the grinder is turned on.)

                              If you are absolutely 100% certain that both of those conditions have been met then feel free to adjust the grind finer with the machine turned off. Keeping in mind...


                              Java "Better safe than sorry!" phile

                          • #15
                            Have selected the English portion of the User Manual for those who want it...

                            Mal.
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