🍄The IndieGoGo crowdfund is officially complete but the Mella team is still hard at work building units everyday but also working on how to make the Mella experience even better.
🍄From humidity boosters to display screens, we are currently prototyping and working on potential accessories and updates for Mella as well as working on ways to get Mella owners some software updates.
🍄As we continue to support Mella, we want to know what you all would like to see next. The squeaky wheel gets the grease so please speak up and if ideas get enough voice, then we will do our best to make them happen.
🍄To purchase Mella
🍄Mella Spore Collection Mats are now available
🍄Big thank you to all of our crowdfund backers and everyone who supported Mella. We could not have made it here without you.
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I literally just had my first harvest last night! I'm liking my Mella, but I am definitely interested upgrading my machine. My number one ask is a light timer/scheduler, so this is great news.
As far as flashing lights – the only time I have experience it is if I misted to boost the humidity manually. It seems to confuse the humidity sensor if my humidity knob was below maximum. If I make sure its on maximum it usually quits within a few minutes.
The display screen and adjustments are absolutely needed. My concern is how much value Mella plans on putting on it. This was something originally in the design thru an app or display. I can't see myself spending more than 20$ for this feature when it was one of the main reasons I did the crowd fund.
In addition, give me the data. an open api would be sufficient. Albeit you would need to add connectivity via wifi or Bluetooth.
All of these upgrades are amazing! For the display, I like the idea of it being located with the controls on top. As for data collection, the best solution would be a Bluetooth or wi-fi connection so I could monitor while at work and download the data to my phone or laptop. That would also be a great way to update software super easily. I know you rejected a similar idea earlier, but since others are asking for data collection, I’ll throw my hat in there also. Great ideas all around though. Thanks!
Great to see these updates and upgrades. I don't do FB, so the email notifications are appreciated!
My comment disappeared!? Would love to make this machine multifunction by adding a temperature sensor and control (relay or SSR output?) to add an optional heater. I see an incubator, microgreens, seed starter, endless opportunities…you have all 95% of the basics already there…Loving the design so far.
That position of the display would work for me. For data if we could get bluetooth connection that would be ideal. My biggest request would be if you can do something to reduce the noise of the intake fan and a way to seal the unit more so spores dont escape everywhere (maybe some sort of rubber around the door and a latch to hold it etc)
All this finicky and basic temperature control gets disregarded??
The display upgrade, complete with lights on a timer. I'll take two please. These are the upgrades needed to really elevate the mella. Your effort is appreciated.
Awesome, you used my idea!