Yesterday i got a used rancilio Silvia with some tools for a good price. I want to convert it with a gaggimate. Someone has done something with some pid controller which I have not noticed. Had the hand mill for filter coffe already.
Last evening I experimented with cheap storbought decaf, and shock and horror. It was so dark roast and so old, that there were no notes other than “roasted”.
This morning I tried some actually good coffee and it was nice for a first try.

Look a “flower”… My late art is lacking.
I have loads to learn and loads to play


Cool set up, thanks for sharing! Can I ask which grinder you’re using here?
Kingrinder K7
I know this a more filter focussed grinder but the only one I have that is somewhat espresso capable.
But then again I like sour espresso.
1Zpresso, either a K or J max i think.I am incorrect. No idea.