Comments on: Arduino + Nunchuck +espresso = awesome

By: SyNtAx

SyNtAx — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:44:24 +0000

i find this hack sorta pointless althoh if i did have the parts laying around i would try to mod any thing i can (i get board alot) ….. can u buy nunchuck female connectors?

By: phnx

phnx — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:36:46 +0000

The line about “Theoretically he could program the machine to refuse shots…” got me. Anyone up for a game of who-gets-denied-by-the-espresso-machine-for-being-far-too-amped-first?’

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:29:12 +0000

And not even a mention about the fine story-style write-up he did?! It’s brilliant! Italian courtship… Excellent.

By: tehchaymes

tehchaymes — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:45:46 +0000

I’ve been looking at espresso machines for awhile (I used to be a barista), all I have now is a dinky Krups Espresso Mini.
It looks like the Silvia’s a good place to start, and seems sufficiently geek-friendly :)

By: strider_mt2k

strider_mt2k — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:47:48 +0000

I'll drink to that!

ow hothothot!

You think I would have learned from the last time.
Ow, but that stuff is soo darned good.

still, ow though.

By: scott

scott — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:28:14 +0000

tonight on a long drive i thought about doin’ something like this with my gaggia. fate? yes.
i was thinking wireless capability with the xbox360 remotes, seein’ as how both machines are in the same room in my house. doubleshots + headshots. i’m for it.

By: chr0n1c

chr0n1c — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:59:29 +0000

put down the tiny coffee cup and step away from the machine before someone gets hurt. this is no kinda place to be swinging around ninja weapons.