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Problem:
It is sometimes inconvenient for the coffee brewer to stick around until the coffee is finished brewing. This can occasionally result in a miscue where the coffee brewer hits the button and pings the channel "Fresh coffee is ready" when in fact the coffee won't be ready for another five minutes.

Proposed solution:

1. change text for one click to "Coffee is brewing and will be ready in 5 minutes!"
2. add command for long click to ping "Fresh coffee is ready!" to the channel
3. add command for 'double click' to ping "Threat Level Monarch! I repeat: Threat Level Monarch. We are out of coffee."

UX change:

1. Add instructions next to button to explain commands

See: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/iot/latest/developerguide/qs-console-signin.html

On April 24th the coffee button stopped working. @hectcastro tested the backend code on Lambda, which still worked. Most likely the battery has died in the button.

Improving upon the original 4 x 6 note card, attach the new user instructions to the coffee brewer.

Develop resilient attachment harness for button to stainless steel surface. Recommend velcro - it is a reasonable and sturdy solution that is low cost and reversible.