Gaggiuino Gen 3 ULTIMATE Installation Guide (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of the most comprehensive Gaggiuino Gen 3 installation guide you'll find.

This upgrade is a game-changer, but it's also incredibly detailed. With over an hour of carefully edited footage, I decided to split the tutorial into a multi-part series to make it easier to follow along without getting overwhelmed. In this video, we'll tackle the crucial first steps of the installation.

➡️ In This Video (Part 1), We Will Cover:
00:00 - Where to find all the official Gaggiuino information and software
01:39 - How to flash/update the firmware on your board and screen (via the Wi-Fi function, or ST-LINK in case of failures)
07:59 - How to correctly connect all electronic components to the mainboard
How to perform a full bench test to get the "green light" before the real installation begins

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
This is the definitive unofficial guide for anyone looking to mod their Gaggia Classic (Evo Pro, Classic Pro, and other variants) with the Gaggiuino project. It is based on my personal experience. For the official, authorized instructions, please use the official resources below.
Official Gaggiuino Website: https://gaggiuino.github.io/
Official Gaggiuino Discord:   / discord  

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Tools and consumables that I used / recommend to have (most affiliated links):

Gaggia Classic Pro Evo (not E24):
Amazon: https://geni.us/rcRaf48

Power strip with circuit breaker:
Amazon US: https://geni.us/Powerstrip_US
Amazon Europe: https://geni.us/Powerstrip_EU

Caliper:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olY...
Amazon: https://geni.us/Caliper_All

Hose cutter:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opB...
Amazon: https://geni.us/zViBA

Foam (anti-vibration) - circa 1 inch / 25 mm internal diameter:
Amazon: https://geni.us/5eYM3J

Electrical tape:
https://geni.us/wNxtyZ (Amazon)

M4 Nuts, bolts & Washers kit:
https://geni.us/fslPG8 (Amazon)
Only screws: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omY...
Only nuts: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFq...

Thermal Compound Paste:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEC...
https://geni.us/VzBjsQF (Amazon)

Wires (5 colors, 18 AWG for AC and 26 AWG for DC cables):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFE...
https://geni.us/AZMMKm (Amazon)

Bare crimp kit:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooC...
Amazon: https://geni.us/barecrimpkit

High-temperature Silicone Heat Shrink Tubing (4, 5 and 6 mm):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC9...
Amazon: https://geni.us/heatshrinking

Hot Air Gun:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opb...

Flag Connectors:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onQ...
Amazon: https://geni.us/8igEsR

Spade/Fork connectors:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddl...
https://geni.us/YwzUb1y (Amazon)

Zip ties:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEd...

Self-adhesive clamps for cable management:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opL...
Amazon: https://geni.us/hQoxinz

Adjustable wrench:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBA...
Amazon: https://geni.us/dFhX9dn

Allen keys set:
https://geni.us/cynpHJ (Amazon)

Long Allen keys set:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olv...

Crimper/Cable cutter:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oo2...
https://geni.us/U7l7e (Amazon)

Flag crimping tool for insulated flag connectors (Color: HS-07FL): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB9...
Amazon:https://geni.us/H9S3ZNV

Multibits toolkit:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCi...
https://geni.us/RWHU (Amazon)

Mini Ratchet:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBU...
Amazon: https://geni.us/miniratchet

Mini vise:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omn...

Multimeter:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdV...
https://geni.us/SYd8kB (Amazon)

Soldering iron:
https://geni.us/soldering (Amazon)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDe...

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Official vendors:

Peak Coffee:
https://www.peakcoffee.cc/

DIY-EFI:
https://diy-efi.co.uk/

3D Printed model that I used:

PCB Housing:
https://www.printables.com/model/8943...

Screen Housing:
https://www.printables.com/model/3560...

Hardware Scales
https://www.printables.com/model/2853...

ToF - Time of Flight:
https://www.printables.com/model/5028...

Vise:
https://www.printables.com/model/5107...

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My 3D Models:
Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/en/@espressoha...
Printables: https://www.printables.com/@EspressoH...

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