Have been using the MB compost generator for about a month now. I am very pleased with the product. I placed this right next to my kitchen trash can. As a habit, I chop my produce waste before I place it in the composter.
I find that this helps to speed the deterioration of the food bits. When I add food that I have cooked, ie. wasted leftovers, I do not further chop this food. I put it in as it comes out of the refrigerator.
I check the humidity by doing a quick visual check each time I add food.
So far, I have not had to dehydrate the device, but I have added water on a number of ocassions.
I have had no issues with odors from the device, if there is any odor at all, it is a mild, natural, humus smell. I add produce trimmings, peels, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea leaves, and waste food from the refrigerator.
I have generated about a cubic foot of compost so far, and it is pleasant looking and smelling.
I store this in a plastic bin, for use when the snow melts and we can start gardening.
I would heartily recommend this product.