Experimental Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial Machine Controls & Rostoc Compatibility
Does Rostoc support the Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial?
Rostoc lists experimental compatibility for the Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial via USB serial (57600 baud). This 0.1 kg drum roaster can be connected for real-time roast logging, Curve recording, and roast analysis. For eligible accounts, Rostoc can also control the functions listed below. Confirm the setup before relying on it for production logging.
Connection setup
The Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial connects to Rostoc via USB serial (57600 baud).Connection: USB Serial.
Setup steps
- Connect the roaster to your computer with a data-capable USB cable.
- Install the manufacturer's USB or serial driver if your operating system requires it.
- Open Rostoc and go to Settings → Machines.
- Click + Add Machine and choose Browse Catalogue.
- Find "Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial" in the catalog and click Add.
- Back on the main screen, click Use for the Machine if needed, then choose the serial port assigned to the roaster. The baud rate and serial settings are pre-filled from the catalog.
- Close other roasting software that may be using the same USB or serial port.
- Click Connect to begin logging.
Troubleshooting
- Serial port not detected
- Try another data-capable USB cable and port. Install the manufacturer driver if your operating system asks for one.
- Wrong serial port selected
- Unplug the roaster, note which ports are listed, replug, and select the new one.
- Data stream is empty
- Confirm the roaster is powered on and out of startup or standby. Some machines only send data in specific modes.
Machine controls
Eligible accounts can send the following commands while this Machine is connected and selected. Availability does not certify every control on the physical Machine; test safely before production use.
Connection: Kaleido Kaleido Serial · USB Serial
Adjustable controls
Switches and actions
| Control | How it works | Rostoc command values | Result check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater powerOutput | SliderAdjust, then release | 0–100 % | Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine |
| FanOutput | SliderAdjust, then release | 0–100 % | Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine |
| DrumOutput | SliderAdjust, then release | 0–100 % | Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine |
| Auto Heating (PID)Output | On/off switchSwitch on or off | Off / On | Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine |
| Heating (on/off)Output | On/off switchSwitch on or off | Off / On | Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine |
These are Rostoc's accepted command values for this connection, not certified safe operating limits. Follow the Machine manufacturer's limits and procedures.
Learn how availability, command results, and safety checks work in Machine controls. To move between available controls without a mouse, see Keyboard shortcuts.
Specifications
| Roaster type | Drum |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric |
| Capacity | 0.1 kg |
| Setup type | Kaleido |
| Connection | USB Serial |
Data streams
When connected, Rostoc reads the following data from this machine:
- Ambient Tempcelsius
- Auto Heating
- Bean Tempcelsius
- Drumpercent
- Env Tempcelsius
- Fanpercent
- Heaterpercent
- Heating Status
- Set Valuecelsius