Managing a coffee roasting machine's thermal energy to insure every roast batch begins with the same thermal state is key to achieving consistency and expected results. Roast operators employ a Between Batch Protocol (BBP) to achieve this. Artisan supports Between Batch Protocols in multiple ways. This article explores the metrics Artisan captures to help the roast operator observe and manage their BBP.
Configurable event buttons have been a feature of Artisan since version 0.5.0 way back in 2011. Button configurations defined in 2011 still work in the latest Artisan versions in 2025.
This article discusses button layouts and how hidden buttons can be used as spacers and for performing actions. A best practice for configuring hidden action buttons is described. Information is provided about how a recent change might, under certain conditions, affect the visual appearance of pre-existing button layouts and how to correct them.
Initially planned as a minor release to address a few specific issues that has been reported, things took an unexpected turn. In the end, we added several useful features to our so-called "free-but-limited approach."
Enjoy Artisan v3.1.2!
Artisan version 3.1.2 allows connecting energy meters to log
precise measurements of energy consumption.
Artisan can connect to one or two meters simultaneously allowing
measurement of gas energy consumption and/or electricity energy
consumption. This allows the roasting
operation to accurately monitor and report on its energy use and carbon
footprint.
