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Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by ElCapitanMarkla »

wkat4242 wrote: post #7

I love espresso. But I don't think I'd be interested in a DIY option. I tend to use Nespresso, especially now that the cups are simply available in the shop (and cheap aftermarket options), it's pretty perfect. I know the manual process is more environmentally friendly but when I wake up in the morning I have no headspace for fussing with coffee grinds. I just need good coffee right away. And I don't even own a car o…

It sounds like you are the perfect customer for them but when your machine craps itself I would suggest checking out something like the Breville Barista models. I have the Pro version which has the grinder built in and I've found it makes far nicer coffees than the pods and there is minimal faffing around due to everything being integrated in the one machine.

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by Bluecobra »

wkirby wrote: post #6

Love it. There’s a surprising amount of hackability in espresso machines — reminds me a lot of bicycles as an approachably fun tinkering project.

Do you know of any resources to help learn bicycles? I wish I could tune my own bicycle but can't seem to figure it out. I can build my own computer, change the oil in my car, paint a house, etc. but my bicycle always befuddles me.

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by ben7799 »

wkat4242 wrote: post #7

I love espresso. But I don't think I'd be interested in a DIY option. I tend to use Nespresso, especially now that the cups are simply available in the shop (and cheap aftermarket options), it's pretty perfect. I know the manual process is more environmentally friendly but when I wake up in the morning I have no headspace for fussing with coffee grinds. I just need good coffee right away. And I don't even own a car o…

Well the bigger problem with Nespresso is the coffee/espresso tastes horrible and you have to deal with the waste.

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by redsky17 »

Bluecobra wrote: post #22
wkirby wrote: post #6

Love it. There’s a surprising amount of hackability in espresso machines — reminds me a lot of bicycles as an approachably fun tinkering project.

Do you know of any resources to help learn bicycles? I wish I could tune my own bicycle but can't seem to figure it out. I can build my own computer, change the oil in my car, paint a house, etc. but my bicycle always befuddles me.

Sheldon Browns website is a treasure trove of information! It’s an old school website, but the content is there.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by [deleted] »

WillPostForFood wrote: post #8

This is needed now that Gagguino in a petty bit of drama is no longer offering source code, and locking into hardware suppliers. Gaggiuino Gen 3 is free to use and will offer free software updates, but the source code is no longer available. This decision was made to maintain high standards for the hardware required for the project and prevent individuals from fracturing the community with subpar, non-standard compon…

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Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by hocuspocus »

dbt00 wrote: post #15
kwanbix wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Aren't these things one of the most contaminant things you can have in the kitchen? Even the inventor regrets doing it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/k-cup-creator-john-sylvan-r... Or is this different?

It’s not the identical product but it’s fairly similar. Nespresso accepts their used pods back for recycling, and they are made out of metal and not just plastic, but they are owned Nestle and who knows how well they actually recycle that shit.

They're serious about recycling, but many consumers are not.

I'm in Switzerland where recycling Nespresso pods couldn't be easier, and we barely reach a 2/3 recycling rate. US and global rates are much lower.

If Nestlé hadn't crippled their machines on purpose, I'd think third party plastic capsules might be a better option in Europe at least, since they end up in waste co-processing.

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by nick3443 »

Bluecobra wrote: post #22
wkirby wrote: post #6

Love it. There’s a surprising amount of hackability in espresso machines — reminds me a lot of bicycles as an approachably fun tinkering project.

Do you know of any resources to help learn bicycles? I wish I could tune my own bicycle but can't seem to figure it out. I can build my own computer, change the oil in my car, paint a house, etc. but my bicycle always befuddles me.

Talk to the folks at your local bike shop, and they can 1) tell you what type of parts your bike has so you can find the right resources 2) refer you to local groups who work on bikes like "bike kitchens" 3) sell you parts and tools you may need.

Also, friends who work on bikes are usually happy to help!

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by GuinansEyebrows »

Bluecobra wrote: post #22
wkirby wrote: post #6

Love it. There’s a surprising amount of hackability in espresso machines — reminds me a lot of bicycles as an approachably fun tinkering project.

Do you know of any resources to help learn bicycles? I wish I could tune my own bicycle but can't seem to figure it out. I can build my own computer, change the oil in my car, paint a house, etc. but my bicycle always befuddles me.

Besides Sheldon Brown, look for community bike shops in your area! They often need volunteers to help out with all kinds of things and you’ll get direct exposure to a huge variety of bike tech and really knowledgeable folks who live and breathe bikes.

Re: DiyPresso: DIY Espresso Machine

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Post by kreetx »

zemvpferreira wrote: post #13
nathancahill wrote: post #10

The closest I've gotten to DIY espresso is EspressoForge: https://espressoforge.com/

Man I’d love to get this semi-affordably in Europe. Such a cool product. I use a Cafelat Robot for my morning brew and it’s consistently the highlight of my day. Manual espresso rules

This thread is a goldmine!
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