{"product_id":"aro-slow-feeder-v1-to-v2-upgrade-kit","title":"ARO Slow Feeder™ | v1 to v2 Upgrade Kit | Includes Upgraded Feeding Mechanism","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARO Slow Feeder™ v1 to v2 Upgrade Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e This upgrade kit is available at a special launch price through the end of July. After July, the price will increase to \u003cstrong\u003e$60\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARO Slow Feeder™ v1 to v2 Upgrade Kit lets existing v1 owners upgrade to the new rechargeable v2 feed mechanism without replacing the entire Slow Feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes the new v2 feeding mechanism only. Your existing hopper, cap, silicone bellows, and grinder adapter remain compatible and can be transferred directly onto the new v2 feed mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce upgraded, you will have a complete ARO Slow Feeder™ v2. See the full ARO Slow Feeder™ details here: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aro-slow-feeder\"\u003eARO Slow Feeder™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Upgraded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C rechargeable battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces disposable batteries with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved control system for the new rechargeable v2 platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED status light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays power, charging, full battery, low battery, and jam-recovery status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-reverse jam recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detects resistance, briefly reverses the feed plate, then resumes forward feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-minute auto shutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically powers off if left running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARO Slow Feeder™ v2 feed mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinder adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrade is designed for customers who already own an ARO Slow Feeder™ v1 and want to keep using their existing accessories with the new v2 electronics and rechargeable power system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove your existing v1 feed mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove your current hopper, cap, and silicone bellows to the new v2 feed mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the upgraded unit back onto your existing grinder adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge the unit with a standard 5V USB-C power source before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the v2 feed mechanism upgrade only. It is intended for existing ARO Slow Feeder™ v1 owners. If you do not already own a compatible ARO Slow Feeder™ hopper, cap, bellows, and grinder adapter, please purchase a complete ARO Slow Feeder™ instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C, 5V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 to 8 hours of total motor runtime per full charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical home use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 2 to 3 months between charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from fully depleted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto shutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ARO Espresso","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55299094970659,"sku":"CFE-SFH-FDMECH-V2-BLK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":55299102572835,"sku":"CFE-SFH-FDMECH-V2-WHT","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/3922\/7171\/files\/AROSlowFeeder_BlackPlastic_v1tov2UpgradeKit_Cover.jpg?v=1783039221","url":"https:\/\/aroespresso.com\/products\/aro-slow-feeder-v1-to-v2-upgrade-kit","provider":"ARO Espresso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}