Espresso machine overhaul and upgrade (not KB related)

[heedpantsnow]

Best read of 2016 so far. And I'm sure it'll hold up for the rest of the year! Actually makes me wish I had gotten to you before you made this thread so that I could get this into my zine haha. Amazing job, can't wait to see the happy ending. Can you make sick leaf art?

HPN, where these updates mang? I wanna see a leaf latte already!

Is it possible to turn the machine on from the app with mecoffee installed?

These come in handy! http://www.amazon.com/APC-P4GC-Power-Saving-Essential-SurgeArrest/dp/B002K8M9HM
I have mine set to turn on an hour or so before I get out of bed so the machine is nice and warm. That unit allows you to program for a particular day, the weekend, or the entire week. Maybe you already have one and just want the convenience of an app. I don't blame you there.

HPN, where these updates mang? I wanna see a leaf latte already!

He said above that he is away until mid-feb, but I too want to see some leaf latte art when he gets back! 

Thank you guys for the interest and encouragement.  I'm trying to figure out how to put up a little video I made before my trip of the brewing process.

I've never gotten into latte art; I'm really just in it for the amazing taste of a good espresso.  I'll try to up my game and have something to show you guys before too long.

[TheJonas]

Great work with that rust. I'd swap out the switches with MX Greens, but hey. Since this got a warm welcome perhaps I should post my my next non KB project and see if it is worthy.

[zombimuncha]

... amazing taste of a good espresso.

I'll drink to that!

[heedpantsnow]

Hey, guys, I've put this machine for sale on eBay if you're interested; need some cash for Christmas.  Bid early and often!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rancilio-Silvia-w-PID-BLUETOOTH-Boiler-Insul-Ultimate-Mod-Espresso-Machine/112234542609