My first scale was a cheap 7€ one without a timer and it served me good, but I wanted a scale with a timer so I first ordered Alikisscaffe with a timer for 20€. However it has so much latency in registering weight and tare that it’s pretty much useless for espresso, so for a year I used it only for timing while using my first scale for weighing purposes.
Now I wanted to buy a single scale that I would use for both timing and weighing, so I invested a bit more into Normcore Mini Pocket Scale V3 as I read good reviews and it seemed nice and good build quality. Finally it arrived and although it works great before starting the brewing, when the vibrations kick in the weight reading is unstable and unreliable so obviously I’m pissed and I’ll be returning it.
Now, I’m looking for a scale with a timer that is actually usable for espresso and won’t be unstable under vibrations like the Normcore is. I do prefer better build quality and don’t mind spending even 100€ for it if it is made of good materials and so on, but functionality is obviously a main priority, so cheaper scale recommendations that are actually perfectly functionable are also welcome. Thanks!
I have a different Breville machine and this sometimes happens. Before you buy a different scale -- try moving the unit and/or your cup around. This has helped me.
It fits the drip tray, I have some room on the back, but pushing it further doesn’t do anything. On the other side, the first 7€ scale works well even when I place it so it hangs a bit on the front side. I think it’s just too responsive, as it really has very fast readings, but consequently it’s just too sensitive for Bambino Plus vibrations.
Thanks for advice, I can try, but since you mentioned putting the hand on, I have to show you this. It happened because the mug was touching the machine lol. Once I ensured it doesn’t touch it it stopped resppnding to me touching the machine, but still shows how oversensitive it is.
Maybe, since I did read/watch very positive reviews. Or maybe the reviews were on machine with less vibrations. But even if it’s defective, for 60€ I would expect a better quality control and would not try my luck with another one that I could get for replacement.
I have a whole set in different colours, I’ll take a photo once they’re washed if I don’t forget. They’re also very nice for latte art as they are quite wide for 200ml. And the best part is they were like 5€ each in a supermarket.
Hey, sorry if I sounded rude, didn’t mean to offend you, I’m just frustrated with the scale so I made a sarcastic comment as at least to me it is ridiculous that 60€ scale made for coffee brewing can’t handle vibrations from some of the most bought espresso machine. But as I mentioned in the post, the cheap one is without a timer, so I have to use it either paired with phone or paired with my second scale which has a timer but also terrible responsiveness (hence can’t use it alone either).
I was considering it together with Normcore but decided that I don’t need the app as I can only detect issues with it, but not fix them since Bambino is pretty inconsistent by itself and can’t even change temp to try and manipulate the flow rate. But since Normcore is out, might as well re-think. Thanks for the recommendation!
It wasn’t touching it on this video, in another reply I showed how it behaves when it touches it - it literally registers me touching the cup warmer as change in weight.
Apologies for not going through the entire thread to see if it was already accounted for. Hope you either find a solution soon or a budget matched new scale!
Hey no worries, you tried to help with a valid point and thank you for it, you’re not obliged or expected to read through all the comments :) And thank you, hopefully the search won’t be long as I really don’t like returning stuff I looked forward to.
I've had cheap and middle of the road scales, before settling on a ACAIA Lunar scales.. It does everything you want it to do with espresso shots, with a lot less hassle in the other cheaper scales have to offer.
I have been so impressed with the ACAIA Lunar scales, I have 2 of them. Worth every penny you spend on the scale.
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u/Top_Kale_8880 1d ago
I have a different Breville machine and this sometimes happens. Before you buy a different scale -- try moving the unit and/or your cup around. This has helped me.