Mill City Shihlin controls Phidget setup with Rostoc.
Rostoc has experimental read-only Phidget USB logging support for the MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back) catalog entry. Use this guide to confirm the exact Mill City panel and port setup before saving production records.
Updated June 29, 2026 | Rostoc
Direct Answer
Rostoc can be tested with the MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back) entry for experimental Phidget USB roast data logging.
Mill City support is exact-setup specific. A panel, port, or controller mismatch can mean the machine belongs on a different catalog entry.
- Exact catalog entry: MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back).
- Connection path: Phidget USB sensor logging.
- Expected streams: Bean Temp, Env Temp, Burner, Phidget Input 4.
- Support status: Experimental until the exact hardware is validated.
Model boundary
Use this page when the Mill City Roasters setup matches the Shihlin controls back-port Phidget catalog entry.
Do not swap Mill City Phidget entries with Modbus RTU entries. The control panel and port location matter more than roaster size alone.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Panel and controls | Delta, Shihlin, digital, and standard panels can imply different Rostoc setup paths. |
| Port location | The back-port Phidget variants are separate from other Mill City connection options. |
| Channel labels | BT, ET, burner, inlet, and extra channels should be validated before production records. |
Setup checklist
Use a short validation session before daily roasting. The goal is to prove device visibility, channel order, and saved-record behavior.
- Confirm the machine really matches the listed Mill City Phidget catalog entry.
- Install the Phidgets operating-system driver if the device is not visible.
- Close other roasting software connected to the USB device.
- Compare Bean Temp, Env Temp, Burner, Phidget Input 4 against the roaster display, probe labels, or a trusted reference.
- Save and reopen a test batch to confirm chart labels and values.
Catalog and support links
Start with the MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back) docs catalog page, the Mill City Roasters brand catalog, and the Phidget USB setup docs.
Contact support if the panel, port, or channel order is uncertain. Photos of the panel and connection area help more than the roaster size alone.
FAQ
Does Rostoc support MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back)?
Rostoc has experimental support for MCR Phidget & Shihlin controls (port on the back) when it matches the Phidget USB catalog entry. Validate the exact hardware before production use.
Is this the same as Mill City Modbus RTU support?
No. Mill City Phidget entries use USB-connected sensor hardware. Modbus RTU entries are separate catalog paths.
Can Rostoc control this Mill City roaster?
Do not assume control support from this page. This setup is for read-only logging and saved roast records.
Which Mill City details should I verify?
Verify the exact catalog entry, control panel, port location, driver visibility, and channel labels.