# Welcome to Skywiki

**Skywiki** is a community knowledge base dedicated to **Skywalker and radiant coffee roasters**.

Here you’ll find guides on roasting theory, firmware, hardware modifications, and experiments created by the home roasting community.

Whether you're **new to the Skywalker** or building **custom controllers and firmware**, this site aims to collect and organize the most useful knowledge in one place.

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## 🚀 Start Here

### New to the Skywalker?

Start with these guides:

- [Getting Started with the Skywalker<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sCwAg7CAzw&t=21s)
- [First Roast Walkthrough<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFYlgo7vNqE&t)
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="727" data-start="701" rel="noopener">Basic Safety and Setup<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## ⭐ Popular Guides

Some of the most useful resources on Skywiki.

- [Radiant vs Convection Roasting<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://skywiki.coffee/books/general-information/page/convection-vs-radiant)
- [Setting Up HiBean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ljbX7pgyM)
- [Artisan Setup Guide<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKWAE15qRdI&t)

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## 💻 Firmware &amp; Electronics

For users building or modifying controllers.

- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1067" data-start="1033" rel="noopener">ESP32 Roaster Controller Guide<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1093" data-start="1070" rel="noopener">Artisan Integration<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1119" data-start="1096" rel="noopener">SkyCommand Firmware<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1157" data-start="1122" rel="noopener">Sensor Wiring (MAX6675 / PT100)<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## 📡 Communication Protocols

Documentation on how roasters communicate with software and controllers.

- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1296" data-start="1271" rel="noopener">Skywalker V1 Protocol<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1322" data-start="1299" rel="noopener">Cubean UART Packets<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1349" data-start="1325" rel="noopener">Temperature Decoding<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## 🔧 Hardware Mods

Community modifications and upgrades.

- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1444" data-start="1418" rel="noopener">Temperature Probe Mods<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1472" data-start="1447" rel="noopener">Airflow Modifications<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1498" data-start="1475" rel="noopener">Drum Motor Upgrades<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1525" data-start="1501" rel="noopener">Cooling Improvements<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## 🔥 Roasting Knowledge

Theory and deeper explanations about radiant roasting.

- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1660" data-start="1616" rel="noopener">Radiant Heat Transfer in Coffee Roasters<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1709" data-start="1663" rel="noopener">Why RoR Behaves Differently on IR Roasters<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1749" data-start="1712" rel="noopener">Heat Transfer Physics in Roasting<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## 🧪 Experiments &amp; Data

Testing and experiments performed by the community.

- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1860" data-start="1837" rel="noopener">IR Lamp Power Tests<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1886" data-start="1863" rel="noopener">Airflow Experiments<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>
- <a class="decorated-link" data-end="1915" data-start="1889" rel="noopener">Drum Speed Experiments<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span></a>

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## 🌍 Community

Skywiki exists because of the home roasting community.  
  
**Discord** [Skywalker Community Discord](https://discord.gg/Bh75t3XrY6)

**YouTube**  
[https://youtube.com/@nirecue<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://youtube.com/@nirecue)

**Website**  
[https://skywiki.coffee<span aria-hidden="true" class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" data-rtl-flip="" height="20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></span>](https://skywiki.coffee)

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## 📚 About Skywiki

Skywiki is an open knowledge base designed to organize information that is often scattered across forums, Discord servers, and social media.

The goal is to preserve and share knowledge about **Skywalker and radiant coffee roasting systems**.