Guy DupontMay 22, 2024

We've got this cheap egg cooker that plays the loudest, most terrifying alarm you've ever heard when it's done cooking. My wife requested that I make it "less aggressive" so I hacked it into the most gentle egg cooker of ALL TIME

(warning: probably loud)

Show threadEmily VelascoMay 22, 2024
@gvy_dvpont The original alarm is so horrible. Why would they do that lol
Show threadTimon 🛠May 22, 2024
@MLE_online feels like they just repurposed hardware from some old early digital alarm clocks lol
Good sound to wake you up, bad sound to tell you about your egg being ready.
Show threadEmily VelascoMay 22, 2024
@timonsku It also sounds like phone alert to tell you that there's a severe weather warning and to take shelter
Show threadFrancis 🏴‍☠️ Gulotta
@MLE_online @timonsku SEVERE EGG WARNING WE ARE HARD BOILED THIS IS NOT A DILL
May 22, 2024 at 4:49pmWeb
Show threadmasukomiMay 23, 2024

@reconbot @MLE_online @timonsku

A) i absolutely love this solution
B) the engineer who made that alarm, & the manager(s) that approved it should all be fired.
C) one of my favorite features of my Zojirushi rice cooker is that it plays Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to let you know it's done. ❤️

Show threadEmily VelascoMay 23, 2024
@masukomi @reconbot @timonsku I wish my Zojirushi rice cooker did that, but it's an analog model, so it just clunks and turns on a light when it's done
Show threadmasukomiMay 23, 2024

@MLE_online

I have a roughly 30 year old version of this one https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/nslgc

I think the only thing that's changed on this model is the tint of the metal. ;)

I love it so much, but I will admit to being tempted by the unnecessarily awesome $$$ ones they have. Alas, i was tempted by a CNC more, so that's not going to happen. ;)

Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NS-LGC05

The 3-cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer features an expanded menu with steel cut oatmeal and GABA brown rice settings for more healthy options. With its compact size and ability to cook as little as 1/2 a cup of rice or oats, this rice cooker is ideal for small families or couples.<br> <br> <a href="https://shop.zojirushi.com/products/nslgc/" target="_blank"style="color:#FF0000;" aria-label="Shop now Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NS-LGC05">SHOP NOW</a>

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Show threadEmily VelascoMay 23, 2024
@masukomi Mine is this type
Show threadmasukomiMay 23, 2024

@MLE_online Ah... i see. You have friends who come over to eat with you. ;)

[edit: OOOH there's a hello-kitty version of yours now. https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/nsrpc10kt ]

ZOJIRUSHI x HELLO KITTY<sup>®</sup> Automatic Rice Cooker & Warmer NS-RPC10KT

The Automatic Rice Cooker & Warmer features gold Hello Kitty<sup>®</sup> graphics. The 5.5 cup cooker has easy one-touch operation; just add the rice and water and turn it on. It's that easy. The lid locks tight to keep moisture in, and has a built-in handle that makes it easy to open and close the rice cooker.<br> <br> <a href="https://shop.zojirushi.com/products/nsrpc_kt/" target="_blank"style="color:#FF0000;" aria-label="Shop now Zojirushi x Hello Kitty Automatic Rice Cooker & Warmer NS-RPC10KT">SHOP NOW</a>

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Show threadEmily VelascoMay 23, 2024
@masukomi what? no. I just cook in batches
Show threadmasukomiMay 23, 2024

@MLE_online oh.

Yeah, that's a good use too. I tend to make large quantites of rice when making batches of dog food, but I'm so used to doing it with my wee 3 cup one that I forget i could just get a bigger one.

Show threadEmily VelascoMay 23, 2024
@masukomi I mean, this thing cooks 2 cups of rice just fine! that's how I usually use it.