Custom built espresso machine (arduino)

Hi all, I’ve been watching this video about Tate Mazer’s modified rocket machine over and over again. https://youtu.be/JlgXGrb4lVE

I love what He’s done and he made me think, could I build my own home machine with all my preferences implemented into it? Also running on arduino or raspberry pi.

I have experience restoring vibiemme machines and I have done some minor arduino stuff years ago. So I think I might be experienced enough to give it a try.

I plan on building an e61 machine with a dual boiler setup, using a vibiemme domobar boiler for steam and a bigger ECM boiler for water, I will choose my own steam wand and valve from a machine that I like and will make all the thermostats, pumps, switches, water lvl sensors, etc. computer controlled.

My question to you guys is: Has anyone done something like this? Is there someone I could talk to? What should I keep in mind?

Thanks so much in advance! Feel free to share anything that comes to mind!😁

by Julius_vermeer