Argos Update: October 20, 2022

Thank you everyone for contacting us with any configuration changes by our deadline. This has allowed us to finalize the number of parts we need for our first batch.

Some things to note:

1) You may always email us to update your shipping address until we actually ship your order. Just email us as soon as it changes.

2) You can still place additional orders for add-ons such as spare springs, milk pitchers, etc. These will be AUTOMATICALLY combined with your original order. You DO NOT need to email us to confirm we've combined your orders. If we're unable to match these additional orders with an original Argos pre-order we will contact you.

You may have noticed that Argos pre-orders have been closed off. Since we have more than enough funding to build the first 750 units we have decided to reduce the distraction of new orders, questions, inquiries, etc. in order to focus on production of this first batch. Orders will open back up at the end of the year when we’re in the full swing of production.

58.4mm tamper samples. These will have the logo laser engraved on the top. They’re rather small and not designed to be high precision tampers but I wanted good quality solid 304 stainless steel tampers to be included to get people started.

Odyssey Espresso branded puck screens. Specs: 58.5mm, 1.7mm thickness, 150 um mesh, 316 stainless.

These will be included for free in all original pre-orders as a “thank you” for your patience and support. They will be added to the online store for any future orders.

While not necessary to pull a good shot, they do help facilitate even extraction and most importantly keep your grouphead clean.

Hardware

Most of the parts are in production with the exception of a few pieces. We’ve been accepting a lot of deliveries lately which will continue through the next month. The plan is to build up all of the sub assemblies of boiler caps, steam wand/ valves, and piston assemblies while the larger parts ship.

This will include bonding wood parts to metal with high temp food grade epoxy as well as mechanical assembly that will make final build go much smoother.

Inventory tracking still needs to be worked on but has been on the backburner while I work with suppliers on production orders.

Now that orders are in we can finalize packaging dimensions and get that ordered. The user manual/ quick start guide is just about finished. I’ve had it reviewed by some external sources and we’re working on incorporating comments.

Several small things that one wouldn’t really think about such as hot surface warning stickers and mini food grade grease packets had to get sourced and ordered.

Food grade grease packets that will ship with each machine for piston seal lubrication. Instructions will be provided for all suggested cleaning, maintenance, and repair.

Production certified pressure release valves from Italy.

Software

We’ve added fail-safes to into the software. In the unlikely event of thermocouple failure or hang up, the new software will stop heating until the issue is addressed to prevent issues with the PID loop causing overheating. Thankfully, most electrical systems will be able to be diagnosed via the app in the event of issues.

William is working on (OTA) Over the Air update capability which will allow us to push any software changes or improvements virtually.

We’ve started testing the plumb in setup which so far is going smoothly. Will post more updates on that over the next few weeks.

Sincerely,

Ross Ainsworth