What did postman bring today ?

Not very original I know, but I just received some IMS accessories for my Evo Leva (two competition baskets, a shower screen, and a cherry handle to go with the 54.4mm base)

Not a very good pic…old phone! Like the robot though, very well put together.

DavecUK Yes it did😄

Gagaryn Getting this up three flights of stairs was fun. 😫

I can imagine.

The wife and I just nearly killed ourselves trying to get a 55″ LG OLED C1 TV up the stairs and set up. The worst bit? Attaching the stand.

The instructions are one of those ultra-irritating diagrammatic Ikea-type sheets. It shows laying the screen face down on a small table to attach the stand. That’s fine…. if you have one. It’s nearly impossible if you don’t, largely because the top two-thirds of the screen is very thin, about 3/16ths, I’d guess, and glaass and you’re warned NOT to use it so pick it up. It might crack. The bottom third has the electronics package attached, and you have to handle it by that bit.

So it’s big, heavy. very awkward to hold, badly balanced (until you get the rather heavy stand on it), fragile and certainly not cheap. Great fun.

What’s a TV got to do with coffee stuff? Well, I needed a large screen to watch coffee roasting videos on Youtube. 🤪

That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

First component for the Gene Cafe dimmer mod arrived today.

Thank you @DavecUK for yet another project inspiration and guidance, and to @MediumRoastSteam for refuelling and providing encouragement and support. 🙏

This V3 Rancilio Silvia arrived a few weeks ago. I’m slowly working through the various issues before reassembling it. Boiler now complete and ready to fit, boiler adapted to take replaceable element, drill and tap M4 hole for PT100 thermocouple, OPV adjusted, new seals etc.

CafeCalando Fascinating to see all the internals laid out like that. As one of our less technical brethren I am in awe of those with the knowledge and confidence to reduce a machine down to its components.

I’m even more in awe of those who can put it back together again… 😉

CafeCalando

Yes, no problem.

I’ll take a few pictures during the process and may do a restoration thread.

DavecUK I walked into that one didn’t I? Yes, so much more respect to those who can put them back together again.

Norvin Thank you it would be fascinating to see the project progress.

I would definitely love to see a story board as it goes back together, not only very interesting, but a useful reference to others attempting similar work.

DavecUK I would definitely love to see a story board as it goes back together, not only very interesting, but a useful reference to others attempting similar work.

I would love to see a thread dedicated to the rebuild project. I’ve often thought about buying an old Classic or Silvia to restore and fit out with PID, etc, just to fight off the boredom some days!

Ok, I won’t post on here any more, I’ll start a new thread.

This dropped through the letterbox yesterday; Portafilter gasket and grouphead to boiler gasket for my Europiccola. Also a torx bit to get the base off if ever I need to.

This little beauty 🥳