ROEST - Roasting Intelligence Setup (Beta)
This manual covers the connection of ROEST to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
Table of Contents
This roast machine is currently in the Beta stage of development at Cropster.
To access this integration, please register for Beta testing by completing the provided form here.
Specifications
Before beginning the setup, please ensure you have an active Cropster subscription and an account with ROEST.
Compatible machines
- ROEST 100
- ROEST L100 plus
Requirements
- ROEST API
Supported measurements
The ROEST integration only displays measurements during active roasting, not between batches.
- Bean temperature [°]
- Environmental temperature [°]
- Exhaust temperature [°]
- Drum temperature [°]
- Inlet temperature [°]
- Power [%]
- Airflow [%]
- Drum speed [RPM]
Additional information
Please review this section thoroughly before starting your roast to ensure you have all the necessary information
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Machine-based Auto-start and End of Roast Detection: ROEST machines support machine-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection. Roasting Intelligence will start and stop tracking measurement values automatically when the roast is started/stopped on the ROEST machine.
We suggest enabling Auto-start and disabling the "Display Between Batch" curves and timer for both pre-roast and post-roast phases. - Manual Event Logging: Cropster cannot currently sync automatic machine events (such as yellowing or first crack) from ROEST. To include these in your logs, you must mark them manually within the Roasting Intelligence interface during the roast.
- Recording Batches: To ensure each roast is logged as a separate session, you must select Save or Abort before starting your next batch. Failure to do so will prevent the subsequent roast from being recorded correctly.
- Rate of Rise (RoR) Discrepancies: You may notice slight differences between the Rate of Rise (RoR) curves on your ROEST machine and in Cropster. This is normal, as Cropster uses its own independent algorithm to calculate RoR data.
Setting up a connection
Creating API credentials
Never share these credentials with anyone. They grant full access to your account and should be kept strictly confidential
- Log in to your ROEST account.
- Navigate to your Account name on the top right side of the page and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "API access authorization".
- Click Create new credentials.
- Assign a name to the integration (e.g., Cropster).
- A new window will appear with the credentials that Cropster uses to connect to our API.
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Make sure to copy the following details and keep them saved somewhere safe:
- API Client ID
- Secret code
- Once you have these details stored, click on "I have copied the secret" to confirm.
- Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence setup.
Roasting Intelligence Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence software
- Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence depending on your computer's operating system.
- Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
- Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access Roasting Intelligence.
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Click the green Login with the browser button.
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- You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
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Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button.
Use the same credentials that you use to access the online platform C-sar.
Establishing a connection to the roast machine
The images below are for reference; your screen may look slightly different.
Important details to keep in mind:
- Before you start configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform C-sar.
- Only click Save after you've completed all settings in Roasting Intelligence.
- Select
Preferences > Machine > Configuration - To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.
- Click the + Add connector option to choose your connector from the dropdown list.
- Select ROEST from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
- Click the Update button and select your Machine from the dropdown menu.
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Enter the following details:
- Client ID (ROEST Client ID)
- Secret (API Key)
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Click OK.
- Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
- To activate the measurements, click the green toggle button.
- Enable the desired measurements and choose ROEST as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position. -
Click Save to finalize the changes.
- Restart Roasting Intelligence. If the setup was successful, you will see the temperature values displayed on the right-hand side of the screen following the restart.
Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence Preferences.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to establish a connection, verify your API credentials:
- Ensure the Client ID and Client Secret (API Key) were copied exactly as shown. Even a single missing character or an accidental space at the end will prevent a successful login.
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.