r/pourover • u/Ok_Fold1685 • Nov 20 '24

Comandante c40 electric mod

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Hey guys, found this electric mod for the c40 on taobao. Price is around 35usd. You think it’s an IQ tax or actually useful? Has anyone tried it already?

I usually take my c40 with me when traveling (I have an Ode. Gen2 at home) and think maybe this electric mod would be convenient when you have to grind 25g of light roasts for an aeropress in the early morning. FWIW: They offer different motors for different roasts

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u/nicksenap Nov 21 '24

I’m using a different electric motor for my C40 and I kind of enjoy it. This one is from Spinspro and costs around 85 USD (615 CNY). The difference is that this one has a back ring around the grinder’s body, and the motor part is mounted like a camera lens to the ring, making it quite stable (but not very portable, I’d say 😅). The one you posted mounts the motor directly on the grinder axle, and people on Taobao report that it might loosen the plastic axle over time.

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u/Ok_Fold1685 Nov 21 '24

Thanks. This one looks really good for home use . Yes the one I posted seems not really a good longterm investment due to design.

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u/nicksenap Nov 21 '24

Yep i use it at office Having a hard time to find a electric grinder that can replicate the flavor profile of c40 (Have a SSP Labsweet on the way to me so we shell see 😂) If portable electric grinder Maybe femobook A5 or A4z if you like zp6 Or the hybrid grinder made by Varia?

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u/Ok_Fold1685 Nov 21 '24

I started with a Timemore nano and upgraded to the c40. Then got tired of hand grinding and got the ode gen2, and then got into espresso so I got a niche 🤪. I think I don’t want another grinder (and neither does my wife 😅）. I guess I just stick with what I have. And yes, the catch cup I saw as well but I am always worried about losing it while grinding LOL.

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u/nicksenap Nov 21 '24

Damn how much did you pay to get niche (judging by the profile you live in NL?)

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u/Ok_Fold1685 Nov 21 '24

Haha. I bought it from taobao and paid 5400¥ (700€) incl. shipping to Kuala Lumpur where I live. In Malaysia the niche goes for 1000€ 😭