I'm on a quest for wireless coffee.
I've succesfully hacked my Nespresso with a NodeMCU that will now let me wirelessly make a coffee. That is, when the machine is already on. I need to figure out a way to turn it on programatically also, but the button for turning on is different.
After opening up my Nespresso Lattisima+ (model EN520) I found this push button – a kind of button that I don't know.
How do I find out how it works (i.e. which pins to solder my relay onto in order to switch it on programmatically) without killing myself?
I see a F5 and SW1 next to some pins, but on the back of the printboard I can see that there are pins "hidden", meaning big white block as well.
Thx for helping me stay alive and curious 🙂
Best Answer
Bär (Baer without the umlaut) is now a brand of Johnson Electric. Check their website:
http://www.johnsonelectric.com/en/features/energy-saving-push-button-switches-for-coffee-machines
Seems these "Tippmatic" switches have some timer built-in.