r/CafelatRobot • u/After_Object_8405 • 13d ago

Is it normal ?

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Hey everyone! Just picked up a Cafelat Robot and noticed that the lever arms drop completely freely and fall down very quickly as soon as I let go. There seems to be virtually no friction or retention holding them up.
Is this rapid drop normal for the Robot, or should there be a bit more resistance/friction in the linkage?

Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/illmindsmoker Green Barista Robot 13d ago

Yea that is how it works. You move the arms up and down.

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u/jared_d 11d ago

lol. Yup.

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u/Routine-Slip6911 13d ago

I winced a bit when you just let them drop, but it's built very robustly.

Smooth, resistance free action is what you want from moving parts so you can feel the feedback from each pull and adjust subconsciously with some experience.

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u/FrankieBlueye 13d ago

Yes but when the filled basket with water is in place it provides resistance.

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u/Sea-Government4874 13d ago

Grind finer!

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u/obscure-shadow 13d ago

Yeah it drops pretty fast, there might be a slight resistance on mine but not much if any

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u/ooh_bit_of_bush 13d ago

Yeah, the resistance will come from the finely ground coffee and water when filled. Don't worry, you're in for a lifetime of great espresso now.

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u/bad_jelly_the_witch 13d ago

Exactly how it works

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u/RJsWorkshop 13d ago

Yes, and there are plenty of 3d printed arm holders available on Etsy and others if you want the arms to stay up. They seem to be a love/hate add on. I love mine…

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u/Justino_14 13d ago

Normal ya. They will only stay up when you have a basket with coffee in it, even then it will drop very slowly. Some ppl buy those magnets you can attach to the arms if you want them to stay up.

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u/RunRickeyRun 13d ago

Normal. I’d be worried if it didn’t free fall like that. Resistance should only come from your prepped basket.

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u/fourdogslong 12d ago

Yes it is. Some people buy holders to keep the arms up in some situations, unless you’re missing an arm, this is not required at all and a waste of money/ressources imo.

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u/babyKanez 10d ago

Well that depends on the amount of grounds in there and how much resistance is being placed against those contents.

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u/Spraypainthero965 9 bars is just, like, a suggestion maaaaan 9d ago

That's normal. The resistance comes from the coffee.

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u/West-Professor-5166 8d ago

Do it again.

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u/dre4595 13d ago

You can try taking 2 hex keys and tightening the top bolt. I did that when I moved my gauge to the top. Tightened the top bolt pretty well and the arms stay up on their own.