# Welcome

What is the Skywalker Roaster (SW/Skitop)?

- Skywalker Roaster is a Horizontal IR Drumroaster from Foshan Akimita Household co.

What so special about this roaster?

- The Skywalker roaster is priced affordably, currently under $420 as of 2/25/24. It offers easy modifiability and the option to integrate artisan through Arduino Nano or Leonardo via USB. Additionally, it boasts a thriving community of modders and roasters dedicated to enhancing its performance. However, the machine does come with its quirks, such as issues with the SCR experiencing thermal runaway, a subpar bean cooling system, and an ineffective air filter fan. Despite these drawbacks, enthusiasts continue to work on improving the overall functionality of the roaster

Where can I buy one?

- AliExpress from ITOP or GZZT [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805948992600.html](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805948992600.html "https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805948992600.html")
- Alibaba with a 5 order minimum from Foshan Akimata (FA) [https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Skywalker-Household-Drum-Coffee-Roaster-electric\_1600984858153.html](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Skywalker-Household-Drum-Coffee-Roaster-electric_1600984858153.html "https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Skywalker-Household-Drum-Coffee-Roaster-electric_1600984858153.html")