Buy Cake for Damian
Click here to buy Damian a cake!
https://decentespresso.com/c?s=889+1
By far, the most prolific member of our Decent community, Damian is the author of the widely-popular DSX skin. https://www.diy.brakel.com.au/
What I appreciate most about Damian is that he thinks very differently from me. He has different priorities, and different tastes, strongly held. And so what he does with his skin is so very different than what I do. His skin emphasizes speed of use, and powerful features, and is especially popular with DE1 power users.
Some of the capabilities exclusive to Damian's skin:
- comparing historical shots you've made
- quickly switching between profiles and starting right away (ie, caf/decaf or single vs double shots)
- group head flush stops on a timer
- automatic timing of milk when it achieves a certain temperature (by integrating weighing of the milk)
- and more
Where Damian and I agree is on the importance of the freedom to do as you wish. He's fiercely independent, which sometimes rubs people the wrong way <grin> but is part of the personality that also creates things that are very different from others.
Besides the DSX skin, Damian has also created and iterated on the Londonium profile for the DE1, which is also very popular. I include it by default with the DE1 app. There's quite a lot of fancy stuff happening in this profile.
This profile simulates a Londinium R machines extraction style. This is an advanced profile with some added steps to assist with less than ideal puck prep. Christee-Lee described it as like having a milkshake with extra syrup. Great body and flavour range. 
But you don't need to know anything about the technical way in which it does its magic. Just prep your coffee puck, hit start, and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Damian has also created a profile to copy the new La Marzocco Leva machine. https://www.diy.brakel.com.au/decent-profiles/
He's also designed his own replacement drip tray stand, which integrates into the Atomax bluetooth Skale. https://www.diy.brakel.com.au/projects/ It's one of the most popular solutions to this mechanical question. You're free to download it and 3D print it yourself, or with a local service via something like 3D Hubs.com.
I'm greatly appreciative of all Damian does, the fact that he shares so much, on top of answering questions about his work, and just general coffee and DE1 questions.
So please, thank Damian by buying him a cake. https://decentespresso.com/c?s=889+1
He'll be receiving 100% of the money we get. And naturally, he can buy himself a cake, or a beer, or whatever he likes. The important thing is to show your thanks.
-john
Updated 2020/10/30