Monitoring with RoastLogger and the Victor 86B Multimeter
There are several options for software monitoring when roasting coffee, but I have chosen RoastLogger to start with, primarily for its compatibility with multiple meter models, and its being written in Java, which allows it to run on multiple platforms.
Roasting Modifications with the Whirley Pop
I have been using the Whirley Pop and had steady success, however I started to notice that the latest roasts were starting to roast unevenly, and the same temperature settings were causing some roasts to jump from first crack to second too quickly.