Building Bengle, final cables arrived
Today 23 packs arrived of “final production samples” of all the cables for our upcoming Bengle espresso machine, from our supplier BMA.
We're building 500 pieces of Bengle now, and expect to have 200 machines all done by the end of August. This week, we're testing these cables out and if all tests out well, we'll tell BMA to go ahead and finish the whole lot. For every cable we use, we specify everything: exactly what company provides the ends, the specs of the wires, everything. Years ago we experienced the low quality that comes from “works like” and “counterfeits” and now buy all cable connectors directly from their manufacturers, have those shipped to the cable assemblers, so that we're assured of what we're getting.
As this is a new espresso machine model, we're awaiting the final production parts for each item that goes in. The last thing we'll be waiting for is the main computer PCB, which is due to arrive at our factory on August 22nd.
Our intention is to send out beta units immediately then, and if they look good, we'll ship the rest of the machines we've made in quick succession.
Updated 2025/07/17