How to build a custom espresso machine in 2023 (Gaggiuino project) 

The 2015 machine descriptions isn't entirely true, it suffered changes only in select markets while to other markets like the NA one they were still delivering the same old GC with an aluminium boiler and all the goodies like a solenoid, moreover the 2015 model isn't actually recommended for gaggiuino at all due to the mushroom valve in the group head literally making any sort of profiling useless as it won't allow any water to pass to the coffee puck before water hits pretty high pressures (5+ bars) hence majority of profiles requiring soft preinfusion or any sort of low pressur eshots being impossible on that machine. You also can't modify it to add any of the og GC boiler/solenoid because the internals have sufferend design changes to accommodate the new style boiler and what not hence that machine is to be avoided at all costs. Great video otherwise man!

Do a 2024 version! Gaggia classic evo + 99$ kits!

I am SO glad I stumbled onto your video! I've wanted to try modding a machine like this but didn't know where to start. Since I'm going to be working on my sister's GCP doing some thorough maintenance while she's using another setup, I think I'm going to surprise her with with a little upgrade... way too much fun!!

Thank you for taking the time to film and post your GAGGIUINO build 👍

what a crazy and unbelievable community coffee has

Thanks for the explanation this was very helpful on getting up to speed with the models available. I have a really old Gaggia Espresso without the 3 way solenoid that I am considering turning into a Gaggiuino. But if I would need to replace too much then I would consider just starting from a the new Gaggia Classic Pro you showed. If the old one works out I will try to post something.

Thank for another awesome Gaggiuino related video! I've also build this mod on a GCP 2019 and I didn't feel to be hard to do it. For me, the tricky part is to dial in for good shots, even with the default profiles (I also use a G-Iota DF64 v4 grinder). If you understand all those parameters found in the Gaggiuino menus, pls share that with us in a following video. Thanks!

Hey! I've built the project on an OG machine (2009) using the Blackpill LEGO version. I haven't had a PID before and it makes such a big difference! I really don't see any disadvantages if you've already upgraded the steam wand and maybe other parts as well.

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Hey, I have build the gaggiuino based on the "OG" version (built around 2004, so pretty old). Did not know the differences when I bought the machine, it was just a good offer when someone wanted to get rid of their seldom used machine for only 120 EUR. I like the setup so far although I still need to figure out some features of the gaggiuino. One thing I'd like to add is another big advantage of the lego build: repair and maintenance. It is just going to be far more easy to swap components if something breaks or the project is moving on changing stuff (again).

Nice introduction. I know this project is still on the go and upgrade. But I would contribute larger screen for new releases. At least you can bring up topic in the community. I watched another upgrade video recently, with larger screen installed in front of machine. Much nicer look budy!

Sir, If theres any chance you could do a walk through on how you went about purchasing the parts and the correct parts list. I delved into this and been in their parts area but i have no idea what parts I need to buy in order to do this mod. Thanks i appreciate the video

I noticed in your previous video that you placed the component housing behind the machine instead of inside. Will that negate the need to print the housing using PETG if that’s the case? I’m currently on PLA only and finding ways and means to not switch to PETG because the printer is not mine 😅

Is the new EVO PRO suitable? I've seen post where those who have tried using it found it easier to entirely re-wire it. Also it has a 9 bar spring, would a 12 to 15 bar spring in the OPV be better?

Hey Bro, how accurate are predictive scales? are they in the 90 percentile range of a mesasuring scale? Isn't lego better than pcb approach ?

another thing we dont talk about much is patents . alot of new companies try to patent new inovations making it hard to have one premium machine with all the best features unless you make it yourself by modding. open source fights against that .

the newest is the pro evo . comes with a 9 bar opv

The OG machine never had a stainless steel boiler, thats an extremely expensive part for Gaggia to make its always been Alunimum

Hey! I chanced upon your video for the Gaggiuino when I was about to checkout my cart from Shades of Coffee to include the pressure gauge and dimmer mod. I currently have the PID installed. Are there any components you re-used from the PID kit from Shades of Coffee? Or did you remove it totally and used all the recommended components from the Gaggiuino team? Thank you so much for the content btw!

Does anybody know if it is possible to transfer the graphic data to a 24 inch monitor ? (this would be convenient for a person with reduced sight abilities).

So one thing i still cant find is this, what is the tamping depth of the gaggia? Im still using it as OEM hahaha no mods

Hi Rj, I'm in the process of building out the components using the lego method. I am pretty mechanically inclined so I technically don't have any issues, but just wanted to ask you about the Dupont connectors. I am using the same connectors on the same pcb chip that you showed 9:12, did you remove the pins from the pcb itself or did you cut off the dupont connectors and solder the wires to the pins?

Can this be done on a bambino (bambuino)

Does this apply to Gaggia new Baby, too? It is real similar to Gaggia pro..

With the new pcb v3 gcp kit on peak coffee, is there any soldering required?

How are the coffee shots consistency wise?

How and where can I join the showroom?

love how the guy who’s building the custom machine with deep knowledge and understanding of the prerequisites slaps it on the one machine it’s not supposed to work with 😂

Is the latest Gaggia Classic Evo Pro model a viable option for the mods?

What's their discord to join the waiting list?

EVO EVO EVO

Is "Gaggia Classic Evo Pro" the same as "Gaggia Classic Pro" if not what do you think about the Evo version? Awesome video, thanks

Can Auto Steam be programmed, for auto hands off milk steam?

I wish I could pay someone to do this for me lol. I know how to do basic soldering (see my modded ps5 controlled 😂) but I don’t think I can do all this 😢

I was pretty certain about getting the cafelat robot and i thought i was set and then this video came out and I am now mid crisis trying to decide again

this video doesn’t really go through the most important part, which is a hands on building of the actual gaggiuino