powderhorn

maybe the KD folks are quite glad there isn’t more buzz and hype, so they can focus on getting the Devas out to KS and Indiegogo backers. They said themselves, that upscaling is a hard task. Why create more hype and demand without being ready at this time.

The product itself is fantastic. It’s basically a P64 with better looks, a great solution for zero retention without bellows and all that for half the price.

One thing that seems to bother people here in Germany is that i runs on battery. To me it’s no concern, but some people would not buy it just because of that.

    Battery Giphy - Im Out Shark Tank GIF by ABC Network

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      Cuprajake

      I’m in agreement, I would rather have simplicity than a battery that needs charging and then replacing at some point.

      I don’t see the benefit of wireless as you will park the grinder next to your espresso machine which in all likelihood will have a cable that needs to be plugged in. Even if you have something like a Robot then you still need a kettle plugged in. It’s virtually impossible to have a fully wireless home espresso setup so why even bother.

      I think it looks great in every other way, perhaps they can go wired in the future or someone can hack it.

          Dusk

          I took it with me on a sailing trip. That was convenient, But even at home i can clean up the espresso corner easily without unplugging…

          It needs recharging every 2-3 months. I don’t see a problem there.

            i was joking btw

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            One less cord and more convenient. I’ll take the battery, no problem.

            mackerel ah yes, now i see you did. I just copied the video link and pasted it here. Luckily it displayed as a video.

              powderhorn The best marketing is word of mouth. Normal people just using it and showing it to friends. Especially if you cannot scale up manufacturing.

              @DavecUK It’s a typical 3Cell Lipo battery…. Taking measurements to upgrade it to double the capacity if possible. Replacement is basically putting the machine on it’s side, taking out 5 Allen screws, pulling the battery out and just unplugging it.

              To be honest… 3S 5000mah battery rated at 20C gives out around 100amps or 30c max peak which translates to 150amps…. Gotta look at the motor to see if it’s doable conversion.

              Edit: Battery used

              https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-5000mah-3s-20c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html

              As an update, Took the deva to the office (Since we mostly drink filter brew there) and after a full week of daily doing 3-4 72g batchs on it… it barely lost 25% of it’s battery capacity.

                I’d say this is the best looking to have come out for some time ☺️

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                After chatting with some folks on Espresso Afficionados discord who own or have been testing the Kickstarter Kopi Deva, I’m starting to wonder if I should cancel/refund my Indiegogo Kopi Deva order.

                Latest thoughts on workflow and retention for this machine?

                  wow, too stupid to operate a coffee grinder and blame it on the grinders’ design, lol.

                  So, i try to give some info.

                  The opening could be bigger, but the deva comes with a shovel that feeds the beans very well.

                  Then, the design of the grinder is described this way: “Our patent pending design creates a small pressure difference between the burr chamber and the exit chute, encouraging air flow through the grind path to help the pursuit of zero retention.”

                  That makes all grounds fall out of the funnel after grinding. No bellows needed. That is explained on the Deva page. You can also see it in the video

                  Absolutely insane to see that as a con against the grinder. I absolutely love it. It is the cleanest grinder i have ever used.

                  If you do not want it, i would take it as a friend of mine wants one badly after having used mine.

                    ez4prez well the campaign has closed so a refund/cancellation isn’t guaranteed. you’ll have to ask them directly and wait upon a decision.