There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you needed. Those days are gone and today’s toasters are full of special features, network connections, and fancy cases.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/fixing-an-expensive-smart-toaster-is-worth-the-time/