Hey Everybody,
It has been a busy stretch right here at Odyssey with a mixture of {hardware} refinements, software program enhancements, and course of updates that each one purpose to make the Argos much more constant, dependable, and fulfilling to make use of. From retrofitting mild tubes and upgraded QC testing to smarter software program management and a brand new Strain Precedence Mode, this replace covers lots of floor and continues our give attention to long-term sturdiness and consumer expertise.
Transport Updates
We’re presently transport machines with serial numbers within the 1310’s. Do not forget that serial numbers usually are not the identical as order numbers, as now we have many orders which are for components/merchandise. Order numbers have been additionally reset after we switched web site suppliers.
We’ve had a couple of delays in components that resulted in not assembly our 80 machines shipped quota the previous 2 months however now we have a big batch of components arriving within the subsequent few weeks that can resolve this. Our upcoming cargo ought to hold us stocked by way of February 2026.
We’re completely satisfied to present a extra detailed supply estimate on your explicit order when you e mail us at help@odysseyespresso.com.
Pricing Replace
We have now all the time been about regular, sustainable development. Each enchancment we make, from mechanical design to software program management, is a step towards constructing a product and an organization that may final. As international manufacturing situations proceed to shift, we need to keep forward of potential fluctuations and guarantee we are able to hold enhancing high quality with out disruption.
The Argos will transfer from $1,220 USD to $1,299 USD on November third, 2025. This variation helps us proceed investing in improved designs, smarter processes, and the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.
{Hardware} Updates:
Mild Tube Growth & Implementation
Over the summer time we made a change to greater temperature rated LED indicators (120 °C), however we have been nonetheless seeing failures on some machines the place the highest plate runs hotter from heavy use. Considered one of our early prospects beneficial we glance into fiber optic mild tubes, and that turned out to be an excellent lead.
These tubes enable us to relocate the precise LED bulb about 1.5 inches (38 mm) beneath the highest plate, holding it a lot cooler and out of a direct conduction path. Preliminary testing with PMMA (acrylic) versatile mild tubes was promising, although PMMA’s 90 °C working restrict and 120 °C glass transition temperature meant we wanted one thing extra sturdy. We have now since switched to clear silicone mild tubes that may deal with the warmth long run.
We’ve simply completed designing and 3D printing TPU adapters to mount the LEDs to the tubes cleanly, which we are going to start assembling in-house whereas our provider works on an identical molded model for manufacturing. These new mild tube assemblies are backwards suitable with all present machines and can be able to ship as replacements for anybody with a failed LED quickly. We have already got a waitlist for this answer, however when you have LEDs which have failed and haven’t reached out to us please achieve this and we’ll add you to this listing. As soon as they’re able to ship we’ll begin confirming transport addresses and getting these out!. After consulting our electronics knowledgeable, we’re hopeful that this would be the most optimum long run answer with the least invasive change to design and meeting.
QC Course of & Testing Protocols
We have now up to date our inner QC course of to enhance consistency and repeatability throughout technicians. One key change has been breaking the shot course of into outlined pre-infusion and extraction phases. Utilizing our Scace setup, we now carry out a standardized 5 g pre-infusion on all 4 calibration photographs, no matter time. This lets us measure each beginning and peak temperatures in a constant window and determine the precise offset wanted for every machine.
By standardizing this course of, we’re seeing extra uniform efficiency machine-to-machine and clearer suggestions loops for offset changes.
Steam Manifold & Hydrostatic Take a look at Fixtures
We lately completed constructing a devoted steam manifold stress testing fixture to streamline leak and integrity checks. This setup improves effectivity and permits us to confirm anti-vacuum valve operation over the preliminary stress ramp earlier than closing meeting.
In parallel, we’re redesigning our hydrostatic check jig from wooden to a full metallic body. The brand new jig can be extra inflexible, extra sturdy, and permit quicker setup and testing of each boilers and machines all through the meeting course of.
Steam Valve Enhancements
We have now examined a couple of totally different thread pitches on the steam valve needle with the objective of enhancing usability. Whereas the coarsest pitch allowed the valve to open in half the variety of turns, it launched an excessive amount of roughness in really feel. We landed on a center pitch that retains operation clean however nonetheless opens quicker.
We additionally up to date the interior thread depth in order that steam begins to stream with minimal motion from closed, and now we have refined the interior geometry for higher o-ring longevity and decreased put on. These updates enhance each really feel and reliability.
Fast Begin Information Redesign
Our unique fast begin information was extra of a “what to not do” reference than an precise setup information. We have now utterly rewritten it to obviously clarify how one can pull your first shot, step-by-step, whereas holding the warnings and notes the place they belong, in the appropriate context. The brand new information is rather more visible and user-friendly. Test it out right here!
Staff & Operations
We have now expanded our group with new hires in components, customer support, and manufacturing tech roles. Everybody has come up to the mark rapidly, which has already helped enhance our month-to-month construct quotes and guarantee components orders exit in a well timed method.
Software program Updates:
Fluid Stage Probe & Scale Detection
We’ve been testing and can quickly roll out a software program replace that refines how the machine detects water stage. We lately found that the minerals in scale buildup have the power to conduct electrical energy from the tip of the fluid stage probe all the way down to the boiler wall which was simulating conduction by way of water regardless of being empty. After testing, we’ve discovered a approach to categorize the readings and permit the firmware to detect {the electrical} resistance attributable to scale, thus triggering a quickly flashing low fluid stage mild and ultimately an in app notification.
Thermocouple Overshoot & Compensation
We lately began utilizing shorter boiler thermocouples to simplify boiler meeting. The shorter thermocouple is barely additional away from the heating factor which suggests its temperature readings are barely delayed resulting in overshooting of the brew temp. We’re engaged on a firmware replace to routinely take this into consideration in order that it’s backwards suitable with all machines.
PID Replace – Low-Cross Filtering
On the similar time, we can be including a primary order low cross filter to clean out excessive frequency noise within the PID knowledge. This could lead to extra steady temperature management and extra environment friendly operation of the machine.
Acaia Scale App Replace
We have now mounted a problem that triggered occasional gaps in Acaia scale knowledge readout. The connection now stories knowledge persistently, offering smoother and extra correct actual time readings throughout a shot.
New “Strain Precedence Mode”
We’re including a 3rd machine mode alongside Argos Mode and Traditional Mode known as Strain Precedence Mode.
This new choice lets customers set a goal boiler temperature (and corresponding stress) from roughly 1.25 bar to 2.25 bar in 0.25 bar increments, which interprets to about 114 °C to 122 °C in 2 °C steps.
On this mode, the app will show a digital grouphead temperature information, a inexperienced bar wrapping across the grouphead dial, to point out when the grouphead has reached an appropriate temperature vary for pulling your shot. If the boiler is ready to 114 °C however the grouphead remains to be cool, you will notice the indication replicate that. Customers can both anticipate pure conduction or carry out a flush to hurry issues up. Consider this as a digital temperature strip that one would possibly use on a La Pavoni grouphead to help with temperature browsing.
The temperature LED will proceed flashing till each the boiler temperature is reached and the grouphead is inside that “candy spot” vary, serving to customers visually surf their approach to an ideal shot each time.
Whereas the Argos was designed to prioritize shot temperature, we acknowledge that some prospects don’t recognize the workflow that goes with this. After conducting some analysis on different dipper machines, it appears obvious that many individuals have little unfavorable notion from a shot pulled at a a lot greater temperature but decrease pre-infusion stress. Our software program offers us the power to simulate this for an improved multi shot workflow or those that hold their machine on for lengthy intervals of time.
Sincerely,
Ross & William
