NES gamepad controls espresso machine
by Zack Stern 
{ Dec 6th 2006 at 10:55PM }
There's nothing like reminiscing about the go-go '80s, the decade that gave us the NES and the cocaine craze that would eventually be displaced by the "less addictive" espresso fad. (Just go with us.) But all of this caffeine makes us want to reminisce faster; shouldn't there be a way to drink an espresso while contemplating the classic, boxy NES controller?Now there is, with this crazy-hacked espresso machine, complete with add-on microchip, temperature sensor, and text display, with the NES controller orchestrating the brewing process. Now how long before Nintendo emails hacker Tim Hierzel, warning him not to drink coffee if it's too hot?
[Via Engadget]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mintz @ Dec 6th 2006 11:25PM
I don't see why we can't just use NES gamepads to control everything, from cars to refrigerators. It's just so damn simple!
FatalFlak @ Dec 6th 2006 11:52PM
I onced used a NES controller to control my NES. I don't know what I was thinking, that's way out of fashion these days.
diskoboy @ Dec 7th 2006 12:12AM
the title of this thread should read, "How to destroy an NES controller for stupid ideas".
Seriously? Why?
sucker @ Dec 7th 2006 1:51AM
thats what i call homebrew :)
reppy @ Dec 7th 2006 6:04AM
*RIMSHOT*
Greg2k @ Dec 7th 2006 7:19AM
Just add a wireless transmitter to the NES pad and fit a wireless receiver to the NES. Best mod ever.
A New Challenger @ Dec 8th 2006 3:45AM
"Now how long before Nintendo emails hacker Tim Hierzel, warning him not to drink coffee if it's too hot?"
Not long, unless Nintendo wants to have their own Hot Coffee scandal HELLO EVERYONE I HAVE JUST LAUGHED OUT LOUD.