This project came about because the controller for my Siemens SE64E336EU dishwasher died abruptly. I wasn't able to find a direct replacement, and all of the ones that seemed to be compatible cost way more than I paid for the dishwasher in the first place.
Instead of throwing out the otherwise functional dishwasher, I decided to make my own controller for it using an Espressif microcontroller.
This is an awesome idea and hack. Absolutely what hackaday is all about for me.