La Marzocco Display

A real-time display application for La Marzocco espresso machines, showing boiler temperatures, brewing status, and machine telemetry on an AMOLED screen.

Features

• Real-time monitoring of La Marzocco espresso machine status (there is some delay caused by the architecture of LaMarzocco)
• Display boiler temperatures and brewing information
• WebSocket connection for "live" updates
• Web-based configuration interface
• Auto-reconnect functionality

License

This project is open source and free to use, modify, and distribute.

Supported Hardware

This project is designed for the LilyGo T-Display S3 AMOLED.

Hardware Specifications:

• ESP32-S3 microcontroller
• 1.91" AMOLED display (240x536)
• WiFi connectivity
• USB-C interface

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• PlatformIO installed (either standalone or as a VS Code extension)
• USB-C cable for connecting the display
• La Marzocco espresso machine with cloud connectivity

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/TobiKr/LaMarzocco-Display
   cd LaMarzocco-Display

2. Open the project

   • If using VS Code: Open the project folder in VS Code with PlatformIO extension installed
   • If using PlatformIO CLI: Navigate to the project directory

3. Build the project

   pio run

   Or click the "Build" button in the PlatformIO toolbar in VS Code.

4. Connect your T-Display S3 AMOLED

   • Connect the device to your computer via USB-C cable
   • The device should be recognized automatically

5. Upload to the device

   pio run --target upload

   Or click the "Upload" button in the PlatformIO toolbar in VS Code.

6. Upload Filesystem Image

   pio run --target uploadfs

   Or click the "Upload Filesystem Image" button in the PlatformIO toolbar in VS Code.

7. Configure WiFi and La Marzocco credentials

   • After first boot, the device will create a WiFi access point
   • Connect to the AP and configure your WiFi credentials and La Marzocco account details via the web interface

Monitoring Serial Output

To view debug output and monitor the device:

pio device monitor

Or click the "Serial Monitor" button in the PlatformIO toolbar.

Configuration

The device provides a web interface for configuration. After connecting to your WiFi network, you can access the configuration page to set up:

• WiFi credentials
• La Marzocco account information
• Display preferences

Contributing

Developers wanted! We're looking for contributors to help improve this project. Whether you're interested in:

• Adding new features
• Improving the UI/UX
• Bug fixes and optimizations
• Documentation improvements
• Supporting additional hardware

Your contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Open issues for bugs or feature requests
• Submit pull requests
• Share your ideas and improvements

Troubleshooting

Upload Issues

• Make sure the USB-C cable supports data transfer (not just charging)
• Try pressing the BOOT button on the device while uploading
• Check that no other program is using the serial port

WiFi Connection Issues

• Verify your WiFi credentials are correct
• Ensure the device is within range of your WiFi network
• Check that your network supports 2.4GHz (ESP32 doesn't support 5GHz)

Support

For questions, issues, or suggestions, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.