ECF has several members who have offered up mixing calculators. The two that seem to have gained the most traction are
@Scubabatdan's, and
@HotRod19579's. They are quite different from each other.
@Scubabatdan has created a calculator that appeals most to those who like using Windows-type spreadsheets. It does not offer any of the pretty GUI overlays; it is a straightforward spreadsheet. It does offer quite a few features, and seems to be fairly adaptive to the user's own preferences, but I am not spreadsheet savvy; so I can't comment beyond that. If this sounds like something you may be interested in; you can check out his own dedicated (and pinned) thread here:
Ejuice calculator (added quantity calculations)
The link to the most current version is in the first post.
The other calculator (named "Juice Calculator") which is offered by
@HotRod19579 (and the one I use) is quite different. It uses a feature rich GUI that is similar to E-juice Me Up, and Juice Grinder (I have used both in the past), but with additional features (at the time I used them). Disclaimer: I have not kept up with EJMU or JG so I can't speak to how their current offerings compare.
Things I like about Juice Calculator:
- Feature-rich -- This is much more than just a mixing calculator. It offers note keeping for each and every recipe; management for ingredients, recipes, steeping, and shopping lists; advanced file management; both desktop, as well as, portable versions; a multitude of secondary "simple" calculators; label printing; recipe printing; ability to import inventory and recipes from several other popular calculator formats; export options; and that is barely scratching the surface. I have been using this calculator for more than a year now and I am still learning new little features.
- Ability to mix by milliliters, milligrams, and drops all supported.
- Short learning curve -- At least for me, I found this pretty intuitive and easy to understand. It can be a bit overwhelming with all the options it offers but, if you don't try to learn/use it all at once, it is pretty straightforward.
- Growth potential -- This program has plenty of potential for the user to grow into all of its features. I have not found much (if anything) that I wished this had.
- Documentation -- JC has better documentation than any of the previous calculators I have tried. It can be a bit too detailed, and shy on graphics, but it offers explanation for virtually every feature and tab.
- User Support -- HotRod has an active thread (also here on ECF: New Calculator to try), where he answers questions, and listens to suggestions, many of which he implements. In addition, fellow participants on the thread, are also extremely helpful.
Things I don't like about Juice Calculator:
- No Apple/Mac support -- HotRod is a Windows programmer by profession and has no (foreseeable) interest in crossing platforms. Note: there are a handful of Mac users who have found success using a Windows emulator called Wine(I believe; I am not an Apple/Mac user).
- No ability to create recipes on the fly -- This is an "ingredient driven" program so you must first enter your ingredients. It is a small nuisance but nuisance none the less.
- People saying this is not a good choice for Newbies -- that is simply like saying a novice driver should only start with a go-cart and not a Ford/Chevy/BMW. Yes, it is less complicated, but you will (likely) soon out-grow it. (my opinion only)
If this sounds like something you may be interested in; you can check out
@HotRod19579's dedicated (and NOT pinned; "cough, cough, harrumph, harrumph" Admins!
) thread here:
New Calculator to try The link to the most current version is in the first post.